Congresswoman McCollum Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Nonprofit Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution on Friday to designate August 17th as National Nonprofit Day, recognizing the 1.3 million nonprofit organizations and 12 million nonprofit employees in the U.S. who serve local, national, and international needs.
“By officially recognizing National Nonprofit Day, we uplift and support the contributions of the millions of Americans who serve and support our communities,” Congresswoman McCollum said. “The nonprofit sector is crucial to American communities and is an essential provider of service, support, and generosity to those in need. Nonprofits are the nation’s third largest employer, employing more than 12 million workers and represent 5.6% of the nation’s GDP. In Minnesota, there are over 370,000 nonprofit employees.”
“Nonprofits in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employ more than 15 percent of the state’s workforce, and their impact on individual communities runs deep,” said U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA). “I am pleased to offer this resolution with Congresswoman McCollum to recognize National Nonprofit Day and honor those who lend their guidance, service and generosity to help neighbors in need.”
In addition to introducing this resolution recognizing National Nonprofit Day, Congresswoman McCollum has long worked in partnership with nonprofit organizations to strengthen the sector and its relationship with the federal government through the Nonprofit SEAT Act. The legislation is designed to facilitate mechanisms for nonprofits to have a more direct voice in policy decisions that affect their work and the communities they serve.
Read the text of the National Nonprofit Day resolution here.
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