Industry: Non-Profit and Government
 Individuals working in the non-profit industry are there because of their values and personal goals, not for the money. Most non-profit employees find fulfillment in their work because their work reflects their personal values. Non-profit companies charge for their services, receive government grants, and are funded by foundations in order to run their business to heighten the awareness of and solve social dilemmas. Non-profit foundations are focused on charitable work and have moderated their businesses to run more efficiently in order to offer the most benefits. Non-profit companies can be founded by religious groups, specific goal groups, and even groups lobbying together against the government. The vast majority of non-profit companies are located in Washington D.C., near governmental officials in order to lobby for funding for their non-profit. Non-profit organizations focus on promoting human rights, international injustice, and popular awareness groups such as the National Breast Cancer Foundation. As noted in the National Breast Cancer Foundation, marketing, sales, advertising, as well as traditional business roles are all necessary to make a non-profit successful.
The government employs a large part of the United State’s population in positions ranging from law enforcement officers to park rangers at national parks. Government positions typically compensate at a mediocre level, but your holidays and vacation time are ensured and government workers typically receive substantial benefit packages. Government positions are typically stable, but upward mobility is slow and the politics of the hierarchy have a strong presence in the industry. Working in local government versus federal government offers more availability and variability of positions. However, the competition is steep for these positions and the hiring process can be tedious. Many government duties have been outsourced to private companies since the responsibilities of the government have become increasingly burdensome. The federal government has turned much of its focus on national security in recent years following 9/11, while non-profit organizations feel snuffed out of their ability to raise a voice for their cause against the upheaval of the war crisis. Governments are experiencing financial restrictions resulting in cutbacks and lack of funding to non-profits.
Non-profit and government organizations must work together to further the promotion of human justice and work efficiently to keep our cities, counties, and countries running smoothly. Non-profit and government industries are some of the most important jobs in society because they promote the welfare of the population by promoting social justice, enforcing the law, running court systems, raising funds for research to cure diseases, and much more.
Individuals looking to work in the non-profit and government industry must have a personal desire to work for the benefit of others. The work may be draining, but it is personally rewarding and most employees thoroughly enjoy their work.
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