Understanding the Fundamental Differences between Running a Nonprofit and Running a Business

Dr. Pamela Gurley, D.M.
2 min readFeb 15, 2024

When it comes to running an organization, there are two types of businesses: non-profit and for-profit. Though both are considered businesses, they operate on very different principles. The fundamental differences between running a nonprofit and a business are vast and can impact every aspect of the organization’s operations. There…

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Dr. Pamela Gurley, D.M.

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