Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) 09
Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) 09 : An entity with an association that is based on interests of its members, individuals, or institutions and that is not created by a government, but may work cooperatively with government. Such organizations serve a public purpose, not a private benefit. Examples of NGOs include faith-based charity organizations and the American Red Cross. (National Incident Management System NIMS)