Background Quote by Elizabeth Emken

I just thought I could broaden my impact and my reach by starting a non-profit and putting investment into our community.

— Vic Mensa

I didn't have the luxury of devoting myself entirely to not-for-profit activities.

— Christie Hefner

I actually run a nonprofit that's all about giving people opportunities to be their own heroes and do their own work.

— Angelica Ross

I've set up businesses. I've set up charities. I have actually done the work myself.

— Andrea Leadsom

Increasingly, I'm inspired by entrepreneurs who run nonprofit organizations that fund themselves, or for-profit organizations that achieve social missions while turning a profit.

— Ethan Zuckerman

My mom's a social worker, and my dad works in non-profit organisations.

— Seth Rogen

I cannot belong to a nonprofit organization because when you receive grants, you have to make such great compromises with your artistic plans.

— Mikhail Baryshnikov

I'm a technologist by origin and by training, but I'm focused on philanthropy.

— Pierre Omidyar

We've done education nonprofit through our history, and maybe the profit motive will be helpful.

— Alan Patricof

Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without being related to you and repeatedly questioning why you're in nonprofit.

— Eleanor Roosevelt

As you know, I spent 30 years of my life in the private sector.

— Donald Evans

I always wanted to work in charitable things, community outreach, etc.

— Forrest Griffin