The differences between non-profit and governmental
organizations are:
- Non-profit organizations are founded with an intention to serve
the public and the government organization is appointed by the
commission that is responsible for the administration of specific
functions.
- The non-profit sector is a collection of entities which
organizations and governmental organization are distinct from other
bodies established by the government.
- Non-profits can be established even by an individual and the
government organizations are established by the legislation.
- Non-profit do not have the intention of making money from their
activities and they do not charge for their service. The government
organization charge for their service even if their intention is to
serve the public.