Nick Arons founded Islands First partially to protect his friends in the tiny island nation of Palau, but IF’s mission is much bigger than that. Listen to what Nick has to say about effecting global change in the courtroom, and what it’s like to start up your own nonprofit:
Posts Tagged ‘nonprofit’
Islands First Attacks Climate Change Where It Strikes First
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010A Nonprofit is…
Monday, October 5th, 2009A nonprofit is an organization that exists mainly to address a social or public issue – not to earn profits for its owners or stakeholders. Sometimes, nonprofits are called charitable organizations or charities.
A nonprofit can pay its employees reasonable salaries, but all the money it brings in from grants, fundraising, or other activities is supposed to be used for charitable work. Nonprofits are exempt from paying many taxes that for-profit organizations (businesses) have to pay.
Economic Downturn Leads To Unexpected Career Choices
Thursday, April 30th, 2009One man’s career turn-around in the face of economic decline shows us how finance and philanthropy intersect and how a trying situation might lead down a fulfilling path.
- After a successful career at Bear Stearns, Kip Schaefer left the private sector and now works for the National Philanthropic Trust.
- His masters degree from NYU’s fundraising program, combined with his finance background and outgoing personality, made him the top candidate for the National Philanthropic Trust’s opening for director of institutional business development.
- He relied on passion and gut feelings to guide his decision-making when he ended up with two promising job offers.
Facts & Figures
- In the last decade, the number of nonprofit groups has increased nearly 40%, to 1.4 million organizations.
- $306 billion was raised in 2007 by nonprofit organizations.
- Thirty programs around the country offer master’s degrees in nonprofit study.
Best Quote
“Align your intuitive spirit with your career goals.” – Kip Schaefer