When attending a training or conference, and whenever the speaker says something, the crowd nods knowingly and approvingly in unison.
It's a way to appear engaged without learning a god damn thing because nothing of substance is being offered.
The speaker goes on thinking he has made a difference, and the crowd goes home feeling like they are a part of something bigger.
Dan sat thru another wasted day at the conference. Realizing when he left, all thatgot accomplished was a handful of nonprofit nods to make everyone feel good.
A girl who has started her own nonprofit to address an issue facing her community or the greater global community. A nonprofit girl is determined to change the world for the better. She is a very passionate social entrepreneur who is always networking and thinking up new ideas. She is a good example that girls can do anything.
The life of a nonprofit girl looks glamorous with all the conferences and interviews, but behind the scenes, nonprofit girls have to work very hard.
“It’s amazing how much Microsoft stock went up after the announcement of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation’s multi-billion dollar commitment to fight AIDS."
An organization that uses surplus funds to achieve its goals, rather than to pay dividends to shareholders. Designated under US Internal Revenue Code 501(c).
Bones: Excuse me, your gang can't fund the lobby for legalizing crystal meth.
T-Jam: On the contrary, Bones, we classify as a 501(c) nonprofit advocacy organization. We can fund whatever we wish provided we don't kick out dividends to investors.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.