Nonprofits are more important than ever, not only through their various health, human service, and education, but also in their significant contribution to the overall economy. While there is considerable focus on the public and private sectors of our economy, the nonprofit sector’s economic contributions draw little attention. It is important to understand the contribution the nonprofit sector—which does not include government or public school employment—makes to statewide employment and to highlight its significance and economic contribution to our overall economy.
The Senate district summary reports can bring to light the importance of the sector to individual Senators.
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