Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Religious, Grantmaking and Civic Services CIVS Religiöse, gemeinnützige und zivile Dienstleistungsbranche Religious, Grantmaking and Civic Services Industry Industria de servicios religiosos, de concesión de subvenciones y cívicos Industria de servicios religiosos, de concesión de subvenciones y cívicos Industrie des services religieux, philanthropiques et civiques תעשיית שירותי דת, מתן מענקים ושירותים אזרחיים धार्मिक, अनुदान और नागरिक सेवा उद्योग 宗教、寄付、市民サービス産業 Indústria de serviços religiosos, filantrópicos e cívicos 宗教、慈善和公民服务行业 CIVS Religious, Grantmaking and Civic Services Industries in the Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations subsector group establishments that organize and promote religious activities; support various causes through grantmaking; advocate various social and political causes; and promote and defend the interests of their members. The industry groups within the subsector are defined in terms of their activities, such as establishments that provide funding for specific causes or for a variety of charitable causes; establishments that advocate and actively promote causes and beliefs for the public good; and establishments that have an active membership structure to promote causes and represent the interests of their members. Establishments in this subsector may publish newsletters, books, and periodicals for distribution to their members.