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A Christian worldview is very important in the sense that it makes a Christian operate by the principles of the bible, such as showing unconditional love to others

A Christian non-profit organization is one which is formed by a person or a group of people driven by the Christian principles, as it is written in the Bible, also know as the word of God. The Bible talks about serving, sharing , teaching and extending a helping hand to the poor and needy. Although, it does not clearly state that Christians should run this kind of organizations, it is obvious that Christians are expected to reach out to the under privileged. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. (Deuteronomy 15:11 New International Version,The Holy Bible) With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need. (Acts 4:33-35 New International Version). Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless ;plead the case of the widow. (Isaiah 1:17 New International Version,The Holy Bible). The Christian Worldview is an important way to see the world and it should be a main factor in running a non-profit organization, because anyone with a Christian worldview will see the world through the eyes of God and do whatever good it takes to please God, and this zeal makes him passionate about impacting the lives of others and making the world a better place to live in. He also does all this things, without caring or thinking about the risk or the discomforts it might cause him.

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The potential positive effects of basing a non-profit management on a Christian worldview is that the organization can easily raise funds and get valuable support from people who have the same godly desires as they do;people who are prepared to go on sacrificial , comfort-less services , with the sole purpose of serving, sharing and giving. And also, the governance of a non-profit organization based on the Christian worldview is usually transparent in how the organization is run and how the funds are utilized and there is less probability of frauds; just as it is written in the Bible. Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. (Leviticus 19:11 New International Version). The negative effects of basing a non-profit management on a Christian worldview is that the organization may not get support from people with other worldviews, since they won't be willing to do anything that goes against the Christian Principles.

PART 2 2.1 Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore

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Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore is a popular non-profit organization which began its mission at the same time the Catholic Church in America was established, dating back to the year 1792.The organization was created based on the principles of the Gospel, to show love , to teach and to care for those in need. This organization is also a private entity registered by the name of '' Christian Charities'' and therefore all decisions and mandates are placed by the trustees and not the government. Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore is made up of 15,000 donors who contributes to the growth of the organization. There are also about 17,000 people working together to fulfill the mission of the organization;of which 15,000 are volunteers, whereby 2,000 are permanent employees. The mission and vision of the organization is targeted towards enhancing the livelihood of the needy people in Maryland, by meeting their basic needs and also teaching them the Christian principles. According to the website of the Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore, the organization presently has 80 different programs which serves as an avenue to reach out to 160,000 needy people every year. Although, it is a Christian organization, the associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore does not discriminate ;it serves both Christians and non-Christians. The organization is governed by a board of directors who makes all the decisions and see to it that the organization does not deviate from its mission . Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore has an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy which conforms with the government law against all kinds of employment discrimination .

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Mothers Without Borders

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Mothers Without Borders was officially founded in the year 2000 by Kathy Headlee . Although, the founder has been involved in several relief and development activities , it was in the year 2000 that the organization was officially a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Mothers Without Borders was formed to help create awareness and find relief and shelter for the large number of orphaned and abandoned children around the world. The organizations has been actively involved with helping children living in the streets and orphanages and in countries that had undergone natural disasters. According to their website, Mothers Without Borders is now focused on the orphaned and abandoned Children in Zambia, where they create programs that help protect children and aid families who can't afford to care for their children. Apart from directly aiding the children , the organization also supports sustainable community-based initiatives that addresses child care issues and aims at finding long term solutions for them. The current programs by Mothers Without Borders includes;Children's Feeding Program, Child2Youth Foundation, school sponsorship program, The Children's Resource Center and Gardening & Nutrition schools. Mothers Without Borders is also an organized entity that is controlled by a board of directors. It is not profit oriented and most of their workers are volunteers who work without financial compensation. Funds for project are usually generated through fund raising and donations from the public The mission and goals of this organization, is geared towards giving children a voice in the world and making the world understand and respect the values of a child.

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Gifted Education Foundation

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Gifted Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded by Anthony Flynn, the present C.O.O and President of Urban Youth Workers Institute (UYWI). The mission of Gifted Education Foundation is to produce first-generation leaders and graduates from the growing American Minority community. According to the website of the organization, the minorities make up over one-third of the American Population and that the Posse Foundation Retrospective Report shows a significant difference in the number of people representing a particular race in positions of power in the United State's workforce .

The website also wrote that there are millions of gifted and talented American youths in the low income communities across the United States, who are growing with no access to any form of education that could enlighten and transform them to great leaders in the marketplace and also help them to utilize their gifts and talents to mentor others. This is why the vision of Gifted Education Foundation for 2016 is to help develop the talents and gifts of youths from the low-income and minority communities in the United States of America. The organization aims at transforming these youths into great leaders in the American workforce. The Gifted Education Foundation has a strategic educational and livelihood program , known as Gifted College Access Program,Gifted Mentoring Program and the Gifted Graduate

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Program. These programs were created to help optimize the youths' academic readiness and longterm achievements. All decisions made by the organization is done by the board of trustees and there is always room for volunteers and donations are accepted ,an any interested persons can choose either a one-time or recurring donation.

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Habitat For Humanity Of Utah County Orem

Habitat For Humanity Of Utah County is a private, non profit Christian housing organization. The organization started in1991 as an affiliates of the Habitat for Humanity International,when some Utah residents decided to do something to improve the low standard housings across the county. The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is to eliminate substandard housing and homelessness in the county by renovating/building new homes for needy people so that they can experience the good live and the love of God. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has an Anti-Discrimination Policy but only works with families who live and work in Utah County, have a housing need, has an income of 25 to 60 percent of the Area's Median Household Income, are able to pay and are eager to become a partner. As a partner, the families will invest about 500 hours of Sweat Equity, make a down payment and a monthly mortgage payment which is used in building the homes of other partners. At the completion of every home, the family gets a no-interest 20 to 30 year mortgage payable to

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Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. Since 1991, the organization has renovated/built more than 40 homes Voluntarism and donations are a big part of the organization. The Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is run by a volunteer board of trustees and committee members who help out by providing professional advise, building material and skills. Donations by local people and organizations also helps in making the vision a reality. The organization also has other beneficial and fund raising programs.

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End Violence Against Women International

End Violence Against Women Int. is a non-profit organization that is focused on educating and inspiring the people that respond to violence against women and also provide them with necessary tools and information that they can use to support the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice. The organization is involved in several activities and runs an on-line training institute and webinars, which can be accessed via its website. This online training is free; there is no cost to enroll or register for any of the courses and you can select any module you want to start learning with. Apart from the online activities, EVAWI also organizes regional live trainings all year round, across the different regions in the country and organizes awareness campaigns that are designed to help change people respond to gender-based violence. Other activities by EVAWI includes, providing expert consultation and technical assistance; creating and sharing original research findings; assessing public educational programs to help prevent risk and help reform efforts which are geared towards ending gender-based violence.

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The organization consist of a board of directors, an advisory board and staff who work together to see that the mission of the organization is accomplished. Funding for projects are usually from grant funding, donations and fees from live conferences and campaigns. As at 2013, EVAWI has received more than $2,657,200 in funding by grant.

EVAWI is an organized entity and registered as End Violence Against Women International (EIN: 75-3095110). The organization is open to new members and volunteers who share in their vision

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Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is a Christian non-profit organization which was founded in the year 1943 by the bishops of the catholic community of the United States, to fend for World War II survivors across Europe. Since 1943 , the organization has served millions of people in over 100 countries around the world.

The mission of Catholic Relief Services is based on the word of Jesus Christ, to serve and show love to all, regardless of race, religion or nationality. The association aims at helping the needy and the hungry and creating a peaceful and just world as written in the Bible. Catholic Relief Services serves in the United States and any other country or continent where there are major emergencies, such as natural disasters, hunger and diseases. The organization does not only provide immediate help, but also tries to find long term solutions for specific problems or needs. They do this by creating sustainable community-based initiatives and helping conflicting communities to find lasting peace by addressing the causes of

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10 any conflict they may have. To serve a community better,Catholic Relief Services usually focus providing long-term solutions to major areas, such as ;Emergencies,hunger, health problems, education and peace . Catholic Relief Services is an organized private entity, controlled by a board of directors, which is made up of several elected bishops and Catholic men and women with no religious titles. According to their website, a high percentage of the organization's revenues goes into specific programs and a strict standard is maintained in terms of transparency , accountability and work efficiency. The organization's staff include both catholics and non-Catholics and also people who volunteer to help out wherever they are needed.

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Advocates for Children and Youth , Maryland

Advocates for Children and Youth is a non-profit organization which was founded in Maryland in 1987, by a group of child advocates. These advocates noticed that the families and children in Maryland needed someone that could speak up for them, and therefore decided to find a solution to that. The mission of the organization is to help evaluate and promote public programs and policies that can help improve the lives of children and youths in Maryland . They also identify problems and advocate for the children ,so that long lasting solutions can be found. Some of the policy issues that the organization is involved in includes; child education, child welfare, health and juvenile justice.

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11 Their recent advocacy campaigns is IMAGINE, a campaign is focused on gathering votes for the Maryland Dream Act, that supports in-state tuition for all students who qualify. The campaign is said to run until the upcoming elections. Advocates for Children and Youth is governed by a Board of directors who are highly committed in the work of the organization to improve the living conditions of all Maryland children and their families. They also have a team of specialized staff who see to the day-to-day activities of the organization and use their expertise to improve the outcomes of child related policies or programs Voluntarism is encouraged in Advocates for Children and Youth. The organization offers an internship opportunities to interested interns. It is a voluntary job and therefore no monetary compensation is given. There are also other open volunteer positions in the organization. Advocates for Children and Youth gets Funding for projects and programs through contributions, Donations and fund raising.

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The Women Worldwide Initiative

The Women Worldwide Initiative is a non-profit organization which was founded by Uraidah Hassani in July 2009. The organization aims at connecting, educating and uniting girls and women all around the world by creating awareness and educative programs, geared towards their growth. The Women Worldwide Initiative is presently focused on empowering the female youths in New York city and in the developing countries who live in low-income areas and communities. The organization does this by providing them with mentor-ship programs and social change projects,

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12 In the mentorship programs, the ladies are taught to believe in themselves, set goals, develop their own personality and skills and also improve their self esteem by breaking away every negative image that they have about themselves. They are also equipped with the right tools to transform them and empower them socially and economically. The vision of The Women Worldwide Initiative is a world where women are empowered to be great leaders, bold and confident about who they are and what they want .The organization is controlled by a board of trustees and an efficient staff, who work together to see that the vision of the organization becomes a reality. Funding for programs and projects are realized by donations, contributions , sponsorship and fund-raising. The income generated from these avenue is used for empowerment campaigns and long term initiative programs for girls and women. Voluntarism in Women Worldwide Initiative is also appreciated , as this helps to spread the word around and promote the organization .Virtual volunteers are also welcome, and can serve by telling a friend or creating a buzz on social medias about the organization.

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Feminist Women's Health Center

Feminist Women's Health Center is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1979 by Deborah L and Beverly W. . The organization is based in Yakima, Washington, and helps protect and promote the right of a woman to choose what type of health care she desires. The organization is also known as Cedar River Clinics. In the Tacoma and Renton branches of the clinic, they serve more than 4000 women yearly , helping them make reproductive health choices and offering them health care services without discrimination by age, race, religion, nationality, income or ethnicity.

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13 The mission of Feminist Women's Health Center is to give women the opportunity to decide their reproductive fate, sexuality and any other decision that has to do with their bodies. The organization also provides reproductive health services, such as birth control and legal abortion to women with limited or no financial resources and protect them against clinic violences. Feminist Women's Health Center envisions a world where women are equipped with necessary information regarding their health and also have the freedom to decide what they want to do with their bodies in regards to sexuality, reproduction and total well being. At the various clinics of Feminist Women's Health Center , women are given free access to safe and legal health care services and information and speak of for them in situations where their rights are been overlooked. The organization believes that sexual and reproductive freedom are some of fundamental human rights of all women around the world and therefore they should be given a choice to determine their destinies. The organization gets funds from donations and other women-centered organizations.

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Summit Assistance Dogs of Washington State

Summit Assistance Dogs of Washington State is a non-profit organization that was founded by Sue Meinzinger in the year 2000. Sue graduated from the Assistance Dog Institute,Santa Rosa, California. While at the institute she realized that there was a great need for assistance dogs and people had to wait for about 2-5 years before they could get a service dog, so she decided to start this organization to meet the need. Summit Assistance Dogs provide highly trained service dogs for disabled people .They also train dogs that can be used for therapeutic interventions and educational purposes .

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14 The organization currently trains threes types of service dogs; Therapy dogs, Mobility service dogs and Hearing assistance dogs. The dogs in the organization are usually evaluated and thoroughly examined for health or character issues before they are given to a client. Most of the dogs are owned by Summit Assistance Dogs but the organization also accepts dogs from shelters and from people who want a new home for their dogs. These dogs are also trained and examined, before they are handed over to the new owners. Currently,Summit Assistance Dogs has seven paid workers, two of which work part time, but volunteers for specific jobs are highly appreciated.

The clients are not charged any fee for the dogs, but it cost about $25,000 for the 2 year training and the lifetime care of an assistance dog . The organization depends on funding from foundation grants, individual and corporate donors, to make their mission a reality. Summit Assistance Dogs does not receive any kind of funding from the government.

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Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore and Catholic Relief Services are both Christian nonprofit organizations whose missions are based on Christian principles. Both organization were founded out of love to help the needy and to make their living conditions better, just at it is written in the bible.

In the visions, missions and goals of these organization, you will see that these organization are based on the Christian worldview.

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16 References New International Version,The Holy Bible http://www.catholiccharities-md.org http://www.motherswithoutborders.org http://www.habitatuc.org/ http://www.evawintl.org https://iamgifted.org http://www.crs.org/ http://www.acy.org http://womenworldwideinitiative.org http://www.fwhc.org/ http://www.SummitDogs.org