It’s National Nonprofit Day!
Somewhere a volunteer reads to school children; a patient receives steady medication; a lawyer provides legal services for low-income individuals; a nonprofit funeral home buries a lost soul, or a first-time homebuyer is moving into his own home. On August 17, National Nonprofit Day (NPD) reminds us that each of these scenes is possible because of the nonprofit sector and the work performed by capable men, women, and organizations.
NND recognizes more than nonprofits’ primary altruistic goals (awareness, research, and aid); it also acknowledges the added positive impacts they have on communities and the world.
For example, following the recent U.S. recession, in 2012 the nonprofit sector provided 5.4% of the nation’s entire GDP (gross domestic product), or $887.3 billion; continuously employing nurses, web developers, lawyers, computer engineers and more (sources: John Hopkins and Tactical Philanthropy Advisors reports).
OUR NONPROFIT FOUNDATION
Our Halton Pardee team is proud to be part of National Nonprofit Day with our own nonprofit foundation, Life Change Warriors. We too are committed to creating a positive change in the world through by helping those in need “star in the life they love”. Be sure to visit our website and learn more about how we choose to give back to our community and make a difference in the world.
HISTORY
Sherita J. Herring, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and business strategist, founded National Nonprofit Day to educate, enlighten and empower others to make a difference, while acknowledging those that are in the trenches, impacting lives every day – the Change-Makers of the World!
The Tariff Act of 1894 signed into law on August 17, imposed the first federal income tax on corporations, which included exemptions for nonprofit corporations and charitable institutions. With a few modifications, nonprofit exemptions remain a solid part of the law and have served significant benefits, both for communities and the economy.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Take some time to learn more about nonprofits. Understanding that the funding for these organizations often satisfies more than the mission statement will help us see the benefits of supporting nonprofit organizations. Use #NationalNonprofitDay to share on social media.
For more information, visit:
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-nonprofit-day-august-17/
