Non-Profit Mission Statements

What's the difference between Non-Profit Mission Statements and Vision Statements?
Non-Profit Mission Statements should be generally short, clear, vivid, inspiring and concise without using complicated words. The most successful Non-Profit Mission Statements are honest, inspiring, powerful and compelling. A good definition for a Mission Statement is a sentence or short paragraph which is written by a Non-Profit organisation or establishment which reflects its core purpose, identity, values and principle aims of the organization. A good definition for Vision Statements is a sentence or short paragraph providing a broad, aspirational image of the future. A Vision is defined as 'An Image of the future we seek to create'. A Mission is defined as 'Purpose, reason for being'. Defined simply "Who we are and what we do". Many organizations, such as a Non-Profit establishments, combine both their present accomplishments, which would typically be found in a Mission statement, together with their future aspirations in just one statement - a hybrid version of both a Mission and Vision statement. There are no rules, the choice is down to the Non-Profit who decide what they are trying to achieve and who will be reading the statement.

	Non-Profit Mission Statements contain important information about the Non-Profit organisation, but in a nutshell. This should include what the Non-Profit establishment does and who it helps. Non-Profit Mission Statements focus on today.
	Non-Profit Vision Statements contain details of the future of the Non-Profit - its vision ( the future plans with aims and objectives). These types of Non-Profit Vision Statements focus on tomorrow. Non profit organizations, write Vision statements to clarify and emphasize their future goals and the benefits which would be derived from donations.

Useful Hints and Tips on How to Write Non-Profit Mission Statements
Only use positive descriptions about your organization. Start off by making a list of what you do, your main interests and the people you aim to help. List your your achievements, your passions and the people that help you. Then write about the accomplishments that you are proud of and how you make a difference to the lives of other people. Our hints and tips on how to write Non-Profit Mission statements are as follows:.

	Start thinking about the role of your Non-Profit organisation or charity
	Take your time when writing a Non-Profit Mission Statement. Its a hard but very important task, learning how to write a Non-Profit Mission Statement takes time! It needs to be both positive and inspirational. Get the 'feel' of Mission Statements by checking out the Samples and Examples of Mission Statements of famous companies.
	Make short separate lists of the following:
		What you do and how well you do it!
		People who are involved in your organisation - those who help and those who benefit
		Your passions How you help people Your role in your community
	Your Values, Beliefs and Philosophy
	Your Vision - future plans with aims and objectives if you wish to include them in your statement
	Pick out the most important points, create an action plan for the future
	List some positive words - words of aspiration and inspiration are really important for Non-Profit Mission statements
	Select your most important words and combine in one sentence or put your most important sentences together which must be combined in one short paragraph of your Non-Profit Mission statement
	You will now be in an excellent position and know how to write a Mission statement!
	Next, watch the video! You will now be in an excellent position and know how to write Non-Profit Mission statements and gain some help or donations for your charity!

How to Write Non-Profit Mission Statements - Watch the Video!
We have provided a short video on a simple step-by-step guide on writing effective statements for your personal use.