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5727279cf1498d1400e8f42a | What was the first European war to be photographed? | The Crimean War | [
"Crimean_War\n\nThe Crimean War also saw the first tactical use of railways and other modern inventions, such as the electric telegraph, with the first \"live\" war reporting to The Times by William Howard Russell. Some credit Russell with prompting the resignation of the sitting British government through his repo... |
5726aebf708984140094cdc7 | What is the definition of a non-profit organization? | purposes are other than making a profit | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA nonprofit organization (NPO, also known as a non-business entity) is an organization whose purposes are other than making a profit. A nonprofit organization is often dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view. In economic terms, a nonp... |
5726aebf708984140094cdc8 | What is an NPO also known as? | non-business entity | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA nonprofit organization (NPO, also known as a non-business entity) is an organization whose purposes are other than making a profit. A nonprofit organization is often dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view. In economic terms, a nonp... |
5726aebf708984140094cdc9 | What is the purpose of an NPO? | furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA nonprofit organization (NPO, also known as a non-business entity) is an organization whose purposes are other than making a profit. A nonprofit organization is often dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view. In economic terms, a nonp... |
5726aebf708984140094cdca | What does a non-profit do with the money it takes in, instead of using it for a profit? | further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's shareholders (or equivalents) as profit | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA nonprofit organization (NPO, also known as a non-business entity) is an organization whose purposes are other than making a profit. A nonprofit organization is often dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view. In economic terms, a nonp... |
5726aebf708984140094cdcb | What is it called when a non-profit uses it's money as it should? | distribution constraint | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA nonprofit organization (NPO, also known as a non-business entity) is an organization whose purposes are other than making a profit. A nonprofit organization is often dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view. In economic terms, a nonp... |
5726b51e708984140094ce73 | What types of organizations are NPOs usually associated with? | charitable | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe nonprofit landscape is highly varied, although many people have come to associate NPOs with charitable organizations. Although charities do comprise an often high profile or visible aspect of the sector, there are many other types of nonprofits. Overall, they tend to be either member-... |
5726b51e708984140094ce74 | Who does an NPO usually serve? | member-serving or community-serving | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe nonprofit landscape is highly varied, although many people have come to associate NPOs with charitable organizations. Although charities do comprise an often high profile or visible aspect of the sector, there are many other types of nonprofits. Overall, they tend to be either member-... |
5726b51e708984140094ce75 | What do NPOs that center around community usually focus on? | providing services to the community in general, either globally or locally | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe nonprofit landscape is highly varied, although many people have come to associate NPOs with charitable organizations. Although charities do comprise an often high profile or visible aspect of the sector, there are many other types of nonprofits. Overall, they tend to be either member-... |
5726b51e708984140094ce76 | What are member serving NPOs really focused on? | by directly supporting them | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe nonprofit landscape is highly varied, although many people have come to associate NPOs with charitable organizations. Although charities do comprise an often high profile or visible aspect of the sector, there are many other types of nonprofits. Overall, they tend to be either member-... |
5726b51e708984140094ce77 | What are community serving NPOs focused on? | a helping service for fellow citizens | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe nonprofit landscape is highly varied, although many people have come to associate NPOs with charitable organizations. Although charities do comprise an often high profile or visible aspect of the sector, there are many other types of nonprofits. Overall, they tend to be either member-... |
5726b75add62a815002e8dd0 | How does an NPO have to handle surplus money? | they must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or plans | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAlthough NPOs are permitted to generate surplus revenues, they must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or plans. NPOs have controlling members or a board of directors. Many have paid staff including management, whereas others employ unpaid volunteers and... |
5726b75add62a815002e8dd1 | Who makes most of the decisions for an NPO? | controlling members or a board of directors | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAlthough NPOs are permitted to generate surplus revenues, they must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or plans. NPOs have controlling members or a board of directors. Many have paid staff including management, whereas others employ unpaid volunteers and... |
5726b75add62a815002e8dd2 | How do NPOs handle staffing? | Many have paid staff including management, whereas others employ unpaid volunteers and even executives who work with or without compensation | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAlthough NPOs are permitted to generate surplus revenues, they must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or plans. NPOs have controlling members or a board of directors. Many have paid staff including management, whereas others employ unpaid volunteers and... |
5726b75add62a815002e8dd3 | What are token fees used for? | to meet legal requirements for establishing a contract between the executive and the organization | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAlthough NPOs are permitted to generate surplus revenues, they must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or plans. NPOs have controlling members or a board of directors. Many have paid staff including management, whereas others employ unpaid volunteers and... |
572761df5951b619008f8911 | How are charity or service NPOs usually organized? | profit corporation or as a trust, a cooperative, or they exist informally | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nSome NPOs may also be a charity or service organization; they may be organized as a profit corporation or as a trust, a cooperative, or they exist informally. A very similar type of organization termed a supporting organization operates like a foundation, but they are more complicated to ... |
572761df5951b619008f8912 | What type of organization behaves much like a foundation? | a supporting organization | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nSome NPOs may also be a charity or service organization; they may be organized as a profit corporation or as a trust, a cooperative, or they exist informally. A very similar type of organization termed a supporting organization operates like a foundation, but they are more complicated to ... |
572761df5951b619008f8913 | What is a major function of a foundation? | giving value to the groups of people they administer to | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nSome NPOs may also be a charity or service organization; they may be organized as a profit corporation or as a trust, a cooperative, or they exist informally. A very similar type of organization termed a supporting organization operates like a foundation, but they are more complicated to ... |
57276d82dd62a815002e9ca8 | What are the two top types of NPOs? | membership and board-only | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe two major types of nonprofit organization are membership and board-only. A membership organization elects the board and has regular meetings and the power to amend the bylaws. A board-only organization typically has a self-selected board, and a membership whose powers are limited to t... |
57276d82dd62a815002e9ca9 | How is a membership organization run? | elects the board and has regular meetings and the power to amend the bylaws | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe two major types of nonprofit organization are membership and board-only. A membership organization elects the board and has regular meetings and the power to amend the bylaws. A board-only organization typically has a self-selected board, and a membership whose powers are limited to t... |
57276d82dd62a815002e9caa | How is a board only organization run? | self-selected board, and a membership whose powers are limited to those delegated to it by the board | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe two major types of nonprofit organization are membership and board-only. A membership organization elects the board and has regular meetings and the power to amend the bylaws. A board-only organization typically has a self-selected board, and a membership whose powers are limited to t... |
57276d82dd62a815002e9cab | What is a further constraint of an NPO, depending on their legal structure? | financial benefit as far as distribution of profit to its members/directors is concerned | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe two major types of nonprofit organization are membership and board-only. A membership organization elects the board and has regular meetings and the power to amend the bylaws. A board-only organization typically has a self-selected board, and a membership whose powers are limited to t... |
57276d82dd62a815002e9cac | What should one be aware of when dealing with a board run NPO? | Board members who decide what percentage of your donations will increase their personal wealth are rampant in abusing this designation | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe two major types of nonprofit organization are membership and board-only. A membership organization elects the board and has regular meetings and the power to amend the bylaws. A board-only organization typically has a self-selected board, and a membership whose powers are limited to t... |
572772c3708984140094ddd1 | How are NPOs classified in Canada? | incorporated or unincorporated | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada allows nonprofits to be incorporated or unincorporated. Nonprofits may incorporate either federally, under Part II of the Canada Business Corporations Act or under provincial legislation. Many of the governing Acts for Canadian nonprofits date to the early 1900s, meaning that nonpr... |
572772c3708984140094ddd2 | How has Canada's government kept up with the changing forms of NPOs? | nonprofit legislation has not kept pace with legislation that governs for-profit corporations | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada allows nonprofits to be incorporated or unincorporated. Nonprofits may incorporate either federally, under Part II of the Canada Business Corporations Act or under provincial legislation. Many of the governing Acts for Canadian nonprofits date to the early 1900s, meaning that nonpr... |
572772c3708984140094ddd3 | How do NPOs change their by-laws, if they had to apply for incorporation by Letters Permit, in Canada? | formal approval by the appropriate government | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada allows nonprofits to be incorporated or unincorporated. Nonprofits may incorporate either federally, under Part II of the Canada Business Corporations Act or under provincial legislation. Many of the governing Acts for Canadian nonprofits date to the early 1900s, meaning that nonpr... |
572772c3708984140094ddd4 | How does Alberta handle NPOs filing for incorporation? | by the filing of Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Association | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada allows nonprofits to be incorporated or unincorporated. Nonprofits may incorporate either federally, under Part II of the Canada Business Corporations Act or under provincial legislation. Many of the governing Acts for Canadian nonprofits date to the early 1900s, meaning that nonpr... |
572772c3708984140094ddd5 | How is incorporation handled in Ontario? | Letters Patent | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada allows nonprofits to be incorporated or unincorporated. Nonprofits may incorporate either federally, under Part II of the Canada Business Corporations Act or under provincial legislation. Many of the governing Acts for Canadian nonprofits date to the early 1900s, meaning that nonpr... |
572774545951b619008f8a41 | When was the Canada Corporations Act, Part II repealed? | 2009 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nDuring 2009, the federal government enacted new legislation repealing the Canada Corporations Act, Part II - the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. This Act was last amended on 10 October 2011 and the act was current till 4 March 2013. It allows for incorporation as of right, by Arti... |
572774545951b619008f8a42 | What did the creation of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act mean for NPOs? | incorporation as of right, by Articles of Incorporation | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nDuring 2009, the federal government enacted new legislation repealing the Canada Corporations Act, Part II - the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. This Act was last amended on 10 October 2011 and the act was current till 4 March 2013. It allows for incorporation as of right, by Arti... |
572774545951b619008f8a43 | When did Ontario adopt the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act? | 2010 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nDuring 2009, the federal government enacted new legislation repealing the Canada Corporations Act, Part II - the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. This Act was last amended on 10 October 2011 and the act was current till 4 March 2013. It allows for incorporation as of right, by Arti... |
572774545951b619008f8a44 | When does Ontario expect the Canada Not-for-Profits Corpaoations Act to go into effect? | 1 July 2013 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nDuring 2009, the federal government enacted new legislation repealing the Canada Corporations Act, Part II - the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. This Act was last amended on 10 October 2011 and the act was current till 4 March 2013. It allows for incorporation as of right, by Arti... |
572774545951b619008f8a45 | When was the Canada Not-for-Profit corporations Act last ammended? | 10 October 2011 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nDuring 2009, the federal government enacted new legislation repealing the Canada Corporations Act, Part II - the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. This Act was last amended on 10 October 2011 and the act was current till 4 March 2013. It allows for incorporation as of right, by Arti... |
5727752b708984140094de21 | Who grants a charitable status to an NPO in Canada? | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada also permits a variety of charities (including public and private foundations). Charitable status is granted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon application by a nonprofit; charities are allowed to issue income tax receipts to donors, must spend a certain percentage of their as... |
5727752b708984140094de22 | What are donors to receive from a NPO? | income tax receipts | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada also permits a variety of charities (including public and private foundations). Charitable status is granted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon application by a nonprofit; charities are allowed to issue income tax receipts to donors, must spend a certain percentage of their as... |
5727752b708984140094de23 | How does an NPO keep their charitable status? | file annual reports | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada also permits a variety of charities (including public and private foundations). Charitable status is granted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon application by a nonprofit; charities are allowed to issue income tax receipts to donors, must spend a certain percentage of their as... |
5727752b708984140094de24 | How does the Canada Revenue Agency decide who can have a charitable status? | a common law test to its stated objects and activities | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada also permits a variety of charities (including public and private foundations). Charitable status is granted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon application by a nonprofit; charities are allowed to issue income tax receipts to donors, must spend a certain percentage of their as... |
5727752b708984140094de25 | What kinds of assets must the NPO spend in order to keep it's charitable status? | cash, investments and fixed assets | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCanada also permits a variety of charities (including public and private foundations). Charitable status is granted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon application by a nonprofit; charities are allowed to issue income tax receipts to donors, must spend a certain percentage of their as... |
5727761c5951b619008f8a6f | What do NPOs in South Africa give to their donors? | a tax certificate | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn South Africa, charities issue a tax certificate when requested by donors which can be used as a tax deduction by the donor. Non Profit Organisations are registered under Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as Nonprofit Companies (NPCs) but may voluntarily register with The N... |
5727761c5951b619008f8a70 | What can a tax certificate issued by a South Africian NPO be used for? | a tax deduction by the donor | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn South Africa, charities issue a tax certificate when requested by donors which can be used as a tax deduction by the donor. Non Profit Organisations are registered under Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as Nonprofit Companies (NPCs) but may voluntarily register with The N... |
5727761c5951b619008f8a71 | Where are South Africian NPOs registered? | Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as Nonprofit Companies (NPCs) | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn South Africa, charities issue a tax certificate when requested by donors which can be used as a tax deduction by the donor. Non Profit Organisations are registered under Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as Nonprofit Companies (NPCs) but may voluntarily register with The N... |
5727761c5951b619008f8a72 | Who keeps track of the trusts of South Africian NPOs? | Master of the High Court | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn South Africa, charities issue a tax certificate when requested by donors which can be used as a tax deduction by the donor. Non Profit Organisations are registered under Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as Nonprofit Companies (NPCs) but may voluntarily register with The N... |
5727761c5951b619008f8a73 | Who would a South Africian NPO register with if they were a voluntary organization? | South Africa Revenue Services "SARS" | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn South Africa, charities issue a tax certificate when requested by donors which can be used as a tax deduction by the donor. Non Profit Organisations are registered under Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as Nonprofit Companies (NPCs) but may voluntarily register with The N... |
57277993708984140094dea7 | What is the definition of a charity? | nonprofit organisation that meets stricter criteria regarding its purpose and the method in which it makes decisions and reports its finances | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA charity is a nonprofit organisation that meets stricter criteria regarding its purpose and the method in which it makes decisions and reports its finances. For example, a charity is generally not allowed to pay its Trustees. In England and Wales, charities may be registered with the Cha... |
57277993708984140094dea8 | Where are charity organizations registered in England and Wales? | Charity Commission | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA charity is a nonprofit organisation that meets stricter criteria regarding its purpose and the method in which it makes decisions and reports its finances. For example, a charity is generally not allowed to pay its Trustees. In England and Wales, charities may be registered with the Cha... |
57277993708984140094dea9 | Where would an NPO or charity organization register in Scotland? | Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA charity is a nonprofit organisation that meets stricter criteria regarding its purpose and the method in which it makes decisions and reports its finances. For example, a charity is generally not allowed to pay its Trustees. In England and Wales, charities may be registered with the Cha... |
57277993708984140094deaa | What is one of the contraints of an NPO with regards to assets? | generally not allowed to pay its Trustees | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA charity is a nonprofit organisation that meets stricter criteria regarding its purpose and the method in which it makes decisions and reports its finances. For example, a charity is generally not allowed to pay its Trustees. In England and Wales, charities may be registered with the Cha... |
57277993708984140094deab | Is a trade union governed by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator? | not regarded as "charities" in the technical sense | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nA charity is a nonprofit organisation that meets stricter criteria regarding its purpose and the method in which it makes decisions and reports its finances. For example, a charity is generally not allowed to pay its Trustees. In England and Wales, charities may be registered with the Cha... |
57277a635951b619008f8ad3 | How does a US NPO apply for tax exempt status? | applying to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAfter a nonprofit organization has been formed at the state level, the organization may seek recognition of tax exempt status with respect to U.S. federal income tax. That is done typically by applying to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), although statutory exemptions exist for limited ... |
57277a635951b619008f8ad4 | What are some things the IRS looks at in a charity applying for tax exempt status? | purpose, limitations on spending, and internal safeguards for a charity | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAfter a nonprofit organization has been formed at the state level, the organization may seek recognition of tax exempt status with respect to U.S. federal income tax. That is done typically by applying to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), although statutory exemptions exist for limited ... |
57277a635951b619008f8ad5 | Does this tax exempt status apply to other taxes? | must pay federal tax on income that is unrelated to their exempt purpose | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAfter a nonprofit organization has been formed at the state level, the organization may seek recognition of tax exempt status with respect to U.S. federal income tax. That is done typically by applying to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), although statutory exemptions exist for limited ... |
57277a635951b619008f8ad6 | What happens if an NPO does not abide by the tax laws? | losing its tax exempt status | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAfter a nonprofit organization has been formed at the state level, the organization may seek recognition of tax exempt status with respect to U.S. federal income tax. That is done typically by applying to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), although statutory exemptions exist for limited ... |
57277a635951b619008f8ad7 | Who has the final say on whether or not an NPO is granted tax exempt status? | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nAfter a nonprofit organization has been formed at the state level, the organization may seek recognition of tax exempt status with respect to U.S. federal income tax. That is done typically by applying to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), although statutory exemptions exist for limited ... |
57277c08708984140094dee3 | What can states or cities offer to NPOs? | exemptions from other taxes such as sales tax or property tax | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIndividual states and localities offer nonprofits exemptions from other taxes such as sales tax or property tax. Federal tax-exempt status does not guarantee exemption from state and local taxes, and vice versa. These exemptions generally have separate applications and their requirements ... |
57277c08708984140094dee4 | What form must an NPO make available to the public? | 990 forms | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIndividual states and localities offer nonprofits exemptions from other taxes such as sales tax or property tax. Federal tax-exempt status does not guarantee exemption from state and local taxes, and vice versa. These exemptions generally have separate applications and their requirements ... |
57277c08708984140094dee5 | Are the state requirements to be tax exempt the same as the Federal requirements? | generally have separate applications and their requirements may differ from the IRS requirements | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIndividual states and localities offer nonprofits exemptions from other taxes such as sales tax or property tax. Federal tax-exempt status does not guarantee exemption from state and local taxes, and vice versa. These exemptions generally have separate applications and their requirements ... |
57277c08708984140094dee6 | What financial form must be filed with both the state and federal governments each year? | IRS Form 990 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIndividual states and localities offer nonprofits exemptions from other taxes such as sales tax or property tax. Federal tax-exempt status does not guarantee exemption from state and local taxes, and vice versa. These exemptions generally have separate applications and their requirements ... |
57277c08708984140094dee7 | What is one example of an NPO in the United States? | Project Vote Smart | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIndividual states and localities offer nonprofits exemptions from other taxes such as sales tax or property tax. Federal tax-exempt status does not guarantee exemption from state and local taxes, and vice versa. These exemptions generally have separate applications and their requirements ... |
57277db8708984140094df13 | Who is in control of the organization? | board of directors | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe board of directors has ultimate control over the organization, but typically an executive director is hired. In some cases, the board is elected by a membership, but commonly, the board of directors is self-perpetuating. In these \"board-only\" organizations, board members nominate ne... |
57277db8708984140094df14 | Who does the board hire to help with running the organization? | executive director | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe board of directors has ultimate control over the organization, but typically an executive director is hired. In some cases, the board is elected by a membership, but commonly, the board of directors is self-perpetuating. In these \"board-only\" organizations, board members nominate ne... |
57277db8708984140094df15 | How is the board of directors most often chosen? | self-perpetuating | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe board of directors has ultimate control over the organization, but typically an executive director is hired. In some cases, the board is elected by a membership, but commonly, the board of directors is self-perpetuating. In these \"board-only\" organizations, board members nominate ne... |
57277db8708984140094df16 | How is a board of directors less commonly chosen? | elected by a membership | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe board of directors has ultimate control over the organization, but typically an executive director is hired. In some cases, the board is elected by a membership, but commonly, the board of directors is self-perpetuating. In these \"board-only\" organizations, board members nominate ne... |
57277db8708984140094df17 | Where, on Form 990, does an organization have to list what type of board they have? | Part VI, section A, question 7a | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nThe board of directors has ultimate control over the organization, but typically an executive director is hired. In some cases, the board is elected by a membership, but commonly, the board of directors is self-perpetuating. In these \"board-only\" organizations, board members nominate ne... |
57277f5e708984140094df33 | What are ways that a charitable foundation receives money for it's cause? | government funds, grants from charitable foundations, direct donations | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCapacity building is an ongoing problem experienced by NPOs for a number of reasons. Most rely on external funding (government funds, grants from charitable foundations, direct donations) to maintain their operations and changes in these sources of revenue may influence the reliability or... |
57277f5e708984140094df34 | What type of funding do charitable organizations typically rely on? | external funding | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCapacity building is an ongoing problem experienced by NPOs for a number of reasons. Most rely on external funding (government funds, grants from charitable foundations, direct donations) to maintain their operations and changes in these sources of revenue may influence the reliability or... |
57277f5e708984140094df35 | What are some problems that affect employee retention and volunteers? | unreliable funding, long hours and low pay | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCapacity building is an ongoing problem experienced by NPOs for a number of reasons. Most rely on external funding (government funds, grants from charitable foundations, direct donations) to maintain their operations and changes in these sources of revenue may influence the reliability or... |
57277f5e708984140094df36 | What legislation did the US introduce to try and help the NPOs? | Nonprofit Capacity Building Program | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCapacity building is an ongoing problem experienced by NPOs for a number of reasons. Most rely on external funding (government funds, grants from charitable foundations, direct donations) to maintain their operations and changes in these sources of revenue may influence the reliability or... |
57277f5e708984140094df37 | When was the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act adopted? | 2010 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCapacity building is an ongoing problem experienced by NPOs for a number of reasons. Most rely on external funding (government funds, grants from charitable foundations, direct donations) to maintain their operations and changes in these sources of revenue may influence the reliability or... |
57278080708984140094df49 | What is the biggest concern of non-profits in Australia? | a purpose relating to a public good | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn Australia, nonprofit organisations include trade unions, charitable entities, co-operatives, universities and hospitals, mutual societies, grass-root and support groups, political parties, religious groups, incorporated associations, not-for-profit companies, trusts and more. Furthermo... |
57278080708984140094df4a | When was the Commonwealth Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act adopted? | 1976 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn Australia, nonprofit organisations include trade unions, charitable entities, co-operatives, universities and hospitals, mutual societies, grass-root and support groups, political parties, religious groups, incorporated associations, not-for-profit companies, trusts and more. Furthermo... |
57278080708984140094df4b | When was the Associations Incorporation Act adopted? | 1985 | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn Australia, nonprofit organisations include trade unions, charitable entities, co-operatives, universities and hospitals, mutual societies, grass-root and support groups, political parties, religious groups, incorporated associations, not-for-profit companies, trusts and more. Furthermo... |
57278080708984140094df4c | What does the Associations Incorporation Act cover? | incorporated association | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn Australia, nonprofit organisations include trade unions, charitable entities, co-operatives, universities and hospitals, mutual societies, grass-root and support groups, political parties, religious groups, incorporated associations, not-for-profit companies, trusts and more. Furthermo... |
57278080708984140094df4d | Who covers incorporated associations or councils? | Commonwealth Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn Australia, nonprofit organisations include trade unions, charitable entities, co-operatives, universities and hospitals, mutual societies, grass-root and support groups, political parties, religious groups, incorporated associations, not-for-profit companies, trusts and more. Furthermo... |
572781ed5951b619008f8b91 | What kind of marketing budgets do NPOs usually have? | minimal or nonexistent | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nMany nonprofit organizations find it difficult to create consistent messaging that resonates with their various stakeholders as marketing budgets are minimal or nonexistent. Marketing is in many cases a taboo word that NPOs or others don't like to associate with such community benefit org... |
572781ed5951b619008f8b92 | Why is marketing harder for NPOs? | taboo word that NPOs or others don't like to associate with such community benefit organizations | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nMany nonprofit organizations find it difficult to create consistent messaging that resonates with their various stakeholders as marketing budgets are minimal or nonexistent. Marketing is in many cases a taboo word that NPOs or others don't like to associate with such community benefit org... |
572781ed5951b619008f8b93 | What does an NPO need to have in order to begin thinking about expansion or rebranding? | an outreach strategy which includes a financial plan to execute that outreach/marketing strategy | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nMany nonprofit organizations find it difficult to create consistent messaging that resonates with their various stakeholders as marketing budgets are minimal or nonexistent. Marketing is in many cases a taboo word that NPOs or others don't like to associate with such community benefit org... |
572781ed5951b619008f8b94 | What is a moer low-key way that NPOs can get access to marketing and word of mouth? | leverage their access to various community stakeholders to get their name and cause recognized by the public | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nMany nonprofit organizations find it difficult to create consistent messaging that resonates with their various stakeholders as marketing budgets are minimal or nonexistent. Marketing is in many cases a taboo word that NPOs or others don't like to associate with such community benefit org... |
572782e0dd62a815002e9f36 | What is a major hurdle of the financial aspect of an NPO? | Resource mismanagement | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nResource mismanagement is a particular problem with NPOs because the employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization. For example, an employee may start a new program without disclosing its complete liabilities. The employee may be rewarded for improving t... |
572782e0dd62a815002e9f37 | How is resource mismanagement allowed to happen so easily? | employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nResource mismanagement is a particular problem with NPOs because the employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization. For example, an employee may start a new program without disclosing its complete liabilities. The employee may be rewarded for improving t... |
572782e0dd62a815002e9f38 | How can an NPO help to prevent financial problems? | strict controls | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nResource mismanagement is a particular problem with NPOs because the employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization. For example, an employee may start a new program without disclosing its complete liabilities. The employee may be rewarded for improving t... |
572782e0dd62a815002e9f39 | What can constitute accounting fraud when nothing is recorded? | Liabilities promised on the full faith and credit of the organization | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nResource mismanagement is a particular problem with NPOs because the employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization. For example, an employee may start a new program without disclosing its complete liabilities. The employee may be rewarded for improving t... |
572782e0dd62a815002e9f3a | What can a large influx of money from a for-profit company do to an organization? | alter the NPO's functions | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nResource mismanagement is a particular problem with NPOs because the employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization. For example, an employee may start a new program without disclosing its complete liabilities. The employee may be rewarded for improving t... |
57278c025951b619008f8d0d | What problems with employment do Non Profits face? | Competition for employees with the public and private sector | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCompetition for employees with the public and private sector is another problem that Nonprofit organizations will inevitably face, particularly for management positions. There are reports of major talent shortages in the nonprofit sector today regarding newly graduated workers, and NPOs h... |
57278c025951b619008f8d0e | What are positions that employees really want, but there are never enough of? | management | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCompetition for employees with the public and private sector is another problem that Nonprofit organizations will inevitably face, particularly for management positions. There are reports of major talent shortages in the nonprofit sector today regarding newly graduated workers, and NPOs h... |
57278c025951b619008f8d0f | How important do NPOs consider hiring? | secondary priority | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCompetition for employees with the public and private sector is another problem that Nonprofit organizations will inevitably face, particularly for management positions. There are reports of major talent shortages in the nonprofit sector today regarding newly graduated workers, and NPOs h... |
57278c025951b619008f8d10 | What is a primary interest to prospective NPO employees? | wage and benefits package | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCompetition for employees with the public and private sector is another problem that Nonprofit organizations will inevitably face, particularly for management positions. There are reports of major talent shortages in the nonprofit sector today regarding newly graduated workers, and NPOs h... |
57278c025951b619008f8d11 | How do employees that are no longer with NPOs feel about the time that they worked there? | stressful work environments and implacable work that drove them away | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nCompetition for employees with the public and private sector is another problem that Nonprofit organizations will inevitably face, particularly for management positions. There are reports of major talent shortages in the nonprofit sector today regarding newly graduated workers, and NPOs h... |
57278dbd5951b619008f8d59 | What can the public and private sector offer employers that NPOs usually cannot? | higher wages, more comprehensive benefit packages, or less tedious work | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nPublic and private sector employment has, for the most part, been able to offer more for their employees than most nonprofit agencies throughout history. Either in the form of higher wages, more comprehensive benefit packages, or less tedious work, the public and private sector has enjoye... |
57278dbd5951b619008f8d5a | What types of employees do NPOs usually attract? | mission-driven individuals who want to assist their chosen cause | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nPublic and private sector employment has, for the most part, been able to offer more for their employees than most nonprofit agencies throughout history. Either in the form of higher wages, more comprehensive benefit packages, or less tedious work, the public and private sector has enjoye... |
57278dbd5951b619008f8d5b | What is something that causes a huge problem with employment in NPOs? | do not operate in a manner similar to most businesses, or only seasonally | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nPublic and private sector employment has, for the most part, been able to offer more for their employees than most nonprofit agencies throughout history. Either in the form of higher wages, more comprehensive benefit packages, or less tedious work, the public and private sector has enjoye... |
57278dbd5951b619008f8d5c | Where are young grads looking for that NPOs? | more stable employment | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nPublic and private sector employment has, for the most part, been able to offer more for their employees than most nonprofit agencies throughout history. Either in the form of higher wages, more comprehensive benefit packages, or less tedious work, the public and private sector has enjoye... |
57278f075951b619008f8d7b | Can Npos match the wages of public and private sector employers? | will never be able to match the pay | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIt has been mentioned that most nonprofits will never be able to match the pay of the private sector and therefore should focus their attention on benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments. Pleasurable work conditions are ranked as being more preferable ... |
57278f075951b619008f8d7c | What should NPOs focus on offering employees instead of high wages? | benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIt has been mentioned that most nonprofits will never be able to match the pay of the private sector and therefore should focus their attention on benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments. Pleasurable work conditions are ranked as being more preferable ... |
57278f075951b619008f8d7d | What is better than having high pay at an NPO? | Pleasurable work conditions | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIt has been mentioned that most nonprofits will never be able to match the pay of the private sector and therefore should focus their attention on benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments. Pleasurable work conditions are ranked as being more preferable ... |
57278f075951b619008f8d7e | How much should an NPO pay employees? | as much as they are able | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIt has been mentioned that most nonprofits will never be able to match the pay of the private sector and therefore should focus their attention on benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments. Pleasurable work conditions are ranked as being more preferable ... |
57278f075951b619008f8d7f | What are other incentives that NPO emplotees can be offered instead of higher wages? | generous vacation allowances or flexible work hours | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIt has been mentioned that most nonprofits will never be able to match the pay of the private sector and therefore should focus their attention on benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments. Pleasurable work conditions are ranked as being more preferable ... |
572793ed5951b619008f8e01 | What is one of the wealthiest nonprofit organizations in America? | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn the United States, two of the wealthiest nonprofit organizations are the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has an endowment of US$38 billion, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute originally funded by Hughes Aircraft prior to divestiture, which has an endowment of approximatel... |
572793ed5951b619008f8e02 | What NPO was origionally funded by Hughes Aircraft? | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn the United States, two of the wealthiest nonprofit organizations are the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has an endowment of US$38 billion, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute originally funded by Hughes Aircraft prior to divestiture, which has an endowment of approximatel... |
572793ed5951b619008f8e03 | How much is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation worth? | US$38 billion | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn the United States, two of the wealthiest nonprofit organizations are the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has an endowment of US$38 billion, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute originally funded by Hughes Aircraft prior to divestiture, which has an endowment of approximatel... |
572793ed5951b619008f8e04 | How much is the Howard Hughes Medical Institute worth? | $14.8 billion | [
"Nonprofit_organization\n\nIn the United States, two of the wealthiest nonprofit organizations are the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has an endowment of US$38 billion, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute originally funded by Hughes Aircraft prior to divestiture, which has an endowment of approximatel... |
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