The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE INCLUDES COORDINATING AND HARMONIZING THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS AFFILIATED UNIONS, PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES UNIONS, FOSTERING AND DEVELOPING THE ORGANIZATION OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADESPERSONS AND THE TRAINING OF RELATED APPRENTICES, PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADESPERSONS, MAINTAINING THE HISTORICAL FUNCTION AND JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT, SECURING THE ADJUSTMENT OF TRADE AND JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES INDUSTRY, ENCOURAGING LOCAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCILS, PROMOTING INDUSTRIAL PEACE, AIDING ALL AFFILIATED UNIONS IN SECURING IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, ENGAGING IN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE INTEREST OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES UNIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS.

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PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES SO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC. (ACS CAN) IS THE NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY AFFILIATE OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC. DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING CANCER AS A MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEM.

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A GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING LEADERS WITH A SOUND UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL REALITIES, AND THE ETHICAL CONDUCT OF STATECRAFT. IWP'S APPROVED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION.

MISSION:

TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO DEPENDENTS OF TEAMSTERS UNION ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE RECIPIENTS TO ATTEND ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

MISSION:

PAI WORKS WITH ITS PARTNERS TO MOBILIZE THE RESOURCES, POLICIES, AND POLITICAL WILLPOWER NECESSARY TO CLOSE THE GLOBAL GAP IN FAMILY PLANNING, WHICH IS AN UNMET NEED ESTIMATED AT 222 MILLION WOMEN.

MISSION:

CARRA MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER TO CAPITALIZE ON OPPORTUNITIES, ACTIVELY DEVELOP A STRUCTURE AND A SCIENTIFIC AGENDA, AND COLLABORATE WITH POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES TO CREATE A RESEARCH ALLIANCE THAT BENEFITS OUR PATIENTS. CARRA CONDUCTS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH TO PREVENT, TREAT AND CURE PEDIATRIC RHEUMATIC DISEASES.

MISSION:

TO MAKE VACCINES MORE ACCESSIBLE, ENABLE INNOVATION AND EXPAND IMMUNIZATION.

MISSION:

SEPA'S VISION IS A CARBON-FREE ENERGY SYSTEM BY 2050. SEPA'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY'S SMART TRANSITION TO A CLEAN AND MODERN ENERGY FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, STANDARDS, AND COLLABORATION.

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TO ADVOCATE ITS MEMBERS' INTEREST ON NATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE ENTIRE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WHOLERSALER-DISTRIBUTORS (NAW) ASSISTS MERCHANT WHOLESALER-DISTRIBUTORS TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENT CHANNEL FOR BRINGING GOODS TO MARKET THROUGH BENCHMARKING, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, NETWORKING, AND HIGH LEVEL CONFERENCES. NAW ALSO SERVES AS A MECHANISM, THROUGH ITS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES COUNCIL, FOR THE SHARING OF IDEAS, PROGRAMS, AND SKILLS AMONG THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBER NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.

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TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.

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TO FURTHER THE EXCHANGE AND DISSEMINATION OF IDEAS, EXPERIENCES, AND VALUES.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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GREEN AMERICA IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ROLE THAT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE CAN PLAY IN SOLVING TODAY'S SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. TO SERVE THIS PURPOSE, GREEN AMERICA CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT BUSINESSES, INVESTORS, SUPPLY CHAINS, AND INDIVIDUALS CAN PLAY IN CREATING AN ECONOMY BASED ON JUSTICE, COOPERATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. GREEN AMERICA CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION WITHIN THREE KEY AREAS: CONSUMER EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAMS, AND THE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS, A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. GREEN AMERICA'S PRIMARY PUBLICATIONS ARE: GREEN AMERICAN MAGAZINE, YOUR GREEN LIFE, AND THE GUIDE TO SOCIAL INVESTING & BETTER BANKING (A DIGITAL RESOURCE).

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SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE AND DISRUPTIVE BLOCK-CHAIN APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL GOOD.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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THE TRUST WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO QUALIFYING RETIRED EMPLOYEES.

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THE APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WAS INCORPORATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE MISSION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BEFORE CHILDREN GET TO KINDERGARTEN BY PROVIDING THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS WITH THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE FOUNDATIONS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.

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THE OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND (OTF) IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADVANCING GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM. OTF SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOCUSED ON COUNTERACTING REPRESSIVE CENSORSHIP AND SURVEILLANCE, ENABLING CITIZENS WORLDWIDE TO RELIABLY ACCESS NEWS AND INFORMATION AND TO EXERCISE THEIR FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS ONLINE.