Social Impact Vocabulary

adjective showing kindness and goodwill towards others; being generous and giving to those in need

• The charitable organization provides assistance to those in need.
• My mom is always so charitable, she's always donating to different causes.
• Dude, that guy is super charitable, always helping out his friends.
• Her smile was as warm and charitable as the sun on a summer day.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'sector' is a noun as it refers to a specific area or division of society or the economy.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'third' is an adjective as it describes the position or order of the sector in relation to others.

article A word that specifies a noun as definite (the) or indefinite (a/an). In this case, 'the' is an article that specifies the specific sector being referred to.

• The third sector plays a crucial role in providing social services and support to marginalized communities.
• Have you heard about the third sector? It's all about non-profit organizations and charities.
• The third sector is where all the do-gooders hang out.
• In the grand scheme of society, the third sector is like the unsung hero quietly making a difference.

noun an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

adjective describing an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

• The non-profit organization focuses on providing free education to underprivileged children.
• I volunteer at a non-profit that helps rescue abandoned animals.
• My friend started a cool non-profit that supports local artists.
• Her heart is like a non-profit, always giving without expecting anything in return.

noun Micro-donation is a compound noun formed by combining 'micro' (meaning small) and 'donation' (meaning a gift or contribution).

adjective Some people prefer to make micro-donations instead of larger, one-time donations.

• Many non-profit organizations rely on micro-donations to fund their projects.
• I like to make small micro-donations to causes I care about.
• Hey, want to pitch in for a micro-donation to help out?
• Giving a little bit here and there can add up to a significant micro-donation over time.