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Economic Contribution of Florida Nonprofits: A Resource for the Public Good

Florida's economy is based on three sectors: government, business, and nonprofit. While there is an abundance of data and information available about the government and business sectors, historically, little data has been available about the nonprofit sector.

In an effort to document the role of nonprofits in our communities, the Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center at Rollins College commissioned this first-ever report on the economic impact of Florida nonprofits, released on May 8, 2002. Funded by the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation and the Jesse Ball duPont Fund, and prepared by Public Sector Consultants, Inc. of Lansing, Michigan, this groundbreaking study demonstrates that the nonprofit sector is a significant employer that contributes enormously to Florida's economic and social vitality. As such, the report concludes, the nonprofit sector, like the business sector, should be included in government planning and policy making.

The report will inform our advocacy efforts to secure for nonprofits a seat at the table when public policy issues are debated and decisions are made.

Download the Philanthropy Center's report:
Economic Contribution of Florida Nonprofits: A Resource for the Public Good

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