Institute, Association or Society
What is the difference between an Institute an Association or a Society or any other collective word for a group of like minded people with a common goal? I am thinking of starting such a group and wondered if there are differing definitions for such collectives.
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firlandsfarm What is the difference between an Institute an Association or a Society or any other collective word for a group of like minded people with a common goal? I am thinking of starting such a group and wondered if there are differing definitions for such collectives. It is foremost a matter of choice, though societies above the other two are primarily non-profit and socially oriented.
- firlandsfarm What is the difference between an Institute an Association or a Society or any other collective word for a group of like minded people with a common goal?
- I am thinking of starting such a group and wondered if there are differing definitions for such collectives.
- It is foremost a matter of choice, though societies above the other two are primarily non-profit and socially oriented.
- Look at other groups similar to yours, in the same field, and see what they are using.
- Your government, too, may have regulations on group names and registrations.
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firlandsfarmWhat is the difference between an Institute an Association or a Society or any other collective word for a group of like minded people with a common goal? I am thinking of starting such a group and wondered if there are differing definitions for such collectives.
It is foremost a matter of choice, though societies above the other two are primari
0In the US, "Institute" connotes a research or academic group that has permanent staff.
"Association" connotes a civic group, organized around a central mission or theme. e.g "Association for the Advancement of Science," "Association for Childhood Education International" They typically raise funds to promote this mission.
"Society" generally refers to a group like-minded people who are
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