Social Advocacy Organizations
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 81331 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting a particular cause or working for the realization of a specific social or political goal to benefit a broad or specific constituency. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these goals.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Community action advocacy organizations
- Firearms advocacy organizations
- Conservation advocacy organizations
- Human rights advocacy organizations
- Environmental advocacy organizations
- Wildlife preservation organizations
Which code does this activity belong in?
Social advocacy organizations advance particular causes or specific social and political goals on behalf of broad or specific constituencies, distinguishing them from civic and social organizations that focus on member social interaction and community service. These advocacy bodies differ from business, professional, labor, and political organizations, which primarily serve their members' direct interests rather than championing external causes for broader social benefit. Religious organizations are classified separately even when they engage in advocacy work as part of their religious mission.