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Introducing the voluntary sector
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Glossary

Course glossary

Friday, 29 March 2024, 3:28 PM
Site: Open Learning
Course: Introducing the voluntary sector (VOLB_1)
Glossary: Glossary
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Non-governmental

An alternative term for the voluntary sector, which is used to distinguish it from the public/government sector.

Non-profit

An alternative term for the voluntary sector, which highlights that voluntary organisations do not seek to make a profit for shareholders as in the private sector. Profits can be made but they are reinvested within the organisation.

Norms

Expected social behaviour within groups or society as a whole.

Not for profit

An alternative term for the voluntary sector.