Lesson 2: Investigating Nonprofits
Handout 2

Information Recording Form

Name: _________________________________ Date: ___________________

  1. Name of the nonprofit ________________________________________________________

  2. Date founded and by whom ___________________________________________________

  3. Why founded? ____________________________________________________________

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  4. What population does this nonprofit serve (i.e., homeless, drug addiction, hungry, youth, etc.)?

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  5. What is the nonprofit’s mission. ________________________________________________

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  6. What goods or services are provided by this nonprofit organization?

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  7. How many people are served by this organization?

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  8. How is this nonprofit organization funded (i.e., federal government, grants, etc.)?

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  9. What are some of the important accomplishments of this nonprofit?


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  10. What are some of the challenges for this nonprofit organization?

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  11. What job(s) is available in this nonprofit organization?

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  12. What are the qualifications required for the job?

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  13. Would you like to have a job with this nonprofit? YES NO

    Why or why not?

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