Discussion about entry: Nonprofit Knowledge Network (NKN)

Howard, Nice concept, however, please think about a name change.

I find the phrase "non-profit" to be dysfunctional in several ways. First, it says nothing about what the organization does, only what it does not do, i.e. make a profit. Second, it implies that, since there is no "profit" it always has its hand out for gifts. Neither is a good way to present an organization.

I like the phrase "social benefit organization" (SBO). This is a positive statement and it features the "benefit" that the organization is providing. One can have a profitable SBO, such as the organization Meetup. You may also be profit-oriented SBO. More often one will find SBO's that are dependent upon ongoing "investments" from foundations, businesses and individuals to keep their benefits flowing. In both cases they need a positive, affirmative name rather than a negative one.

Let's drop the "non-profit" phrase altogether.

Dick Rowe