• In a non-profit organization, all funds earned or donated must be used to achieve the goals of the group and pay its current expenses.

  • Non-commercial funds never go to members, directors or officers of the group.
  • Many non-profit organizations have much in common with commercial organizations and use similar business tactics and management methods to run their businesses.
  • Each non-profit organization must comply with the requirements of the government agency that regulates the activities of the charities in which it is based.