Changing the world is not a one-person job. Committed, motivated individuals are often the seeds of major social movements or the subjects of inspiring stories about how ordinary people can move mountains for a worthy cause through passion and tireless dedication. ​Nonprofits exist to bring together the people and resources necessary to mount these noble efforts.
 

Many people believe that all nonprofits are underfunded labors of love, kept afloat by the scrappy and tireless efforts of self-sacrificing activities.  Many nonprofit managers and staff members discovered that working for a nonprofit is a satisfying way to meet critical community and societal needs and make a living simultaneously, which can be more difficult in the for-profit arena. Whether you're driven purely by a passion for your mission or want to combine your activist aspirations with a stable career, starting and running a nonprofit can be a great way to achieve your goals.