NON-PROFITS/CHARITIES
Non-Profit organizations are just that - not made to make money, however, most non-profits gain funds through contributions and/or donations (much like the American Red Cross). Non-profits are usually manned by unpaid volunteers, however, of late, the new way of doing things is paying non-profit organizational executives multi-millions via annual paychecks.
Charities are 100% non-profit and 100% volunteer run (much like the Salvation Army and United Way). Most charities are for the poor, disenfranchised or those in need of medical support. Just as with non-profits, charities are usually manned by unpaid volunteers, and again, of late, the new way of doing things is paying charity organizational executives multi-millions via annual paychecks.
The following are non-profit organizations and charities unique to the MDU...