Mission-based organization is often used as an alternative to terms such as non-profit and non-governmental organization. The latter define organizations in negative terms (i.e., "not for profit" or "not governmental"), rather than denoting an orientation to community service.
Mission-based organizations range from formally incorporated foundations and philanthropic agencies to informal neighborhood groups that undertake an ad hoc project.
See also
- Grassroots
- NGO
- Social sector
- Third Sector
- Civil society
- Non-governmental organization
- Private sector
- Public sector
- Nonprofit organization
- Voluntary sector
- Social capital
- Venture philanthropy
- Social enterprise
- Charitable trust
- Not-for-profit corporation
- Socially responsible investing
- Charity
- Social work
- Advocacy
- Volunteerism
- Civic engagement
- Community service
- Disaster relief
- Local emergency planning committee
- Fraternal and service organisations
- Labor union
- Professional association
- Faith-based initiative
- List of charities
- Activism industry