The NonprofitCenters Network

Timeline of a MTNC Development Process

An example of an actual timeline documenting the development process, from conception to purchase to completion, of a Nonprofit Center in Boston.

"Trying to do good without a place to do good"

An article illustrating the necessity for the planned MTNC in Loudoun, VA.

"Under One Roof" - Addressing Facility Needs of Nonprofits

Presents an overview of the various ways nonprofits, their supporters and partners are establishing co-locations facilities.

'Collaborative' Office Space Replacing "boxes"

From a boxed in and individualized office layout to a more collective, collaborative, and community-based interior design, work spaces are on the move to encourage a more productive environment. This article reviews the positive aspects of going for a more open and "active" floor plan in the office including economic selling points.

(37) Easy Things You Can Do To Make Your Office Greener

Learn easy ways to not only reduce the impact that your office space has on the environment but also to provide a healthier and more productive space. This paper includes topics with tips for paper and waste reduction, saving energy and water, and reducing pollution and hazardous waste.

12 Steps for Success

Learn 12 steps for success.

2005 Alliance Conference Presentation: Strategic Considerations in Creating and Operating MTNCs

Through their work on multi-tenant nonprofit centers nationwide, Brotsky and Hamilton have identified six interdependent strategic issues that are important to consider in creating and operating nonprofit centers. They are presented here along with an overview of the benefits of MTNCs.

2006 Community Building-DC Presentation: Strategic Considerations

Through their work on multi-tenant nonprofit centers nationwide, China Brotsky and Shelley Hamilton have identified six interdependent strategic issues that are important to consider in creating and operating nonprofit centers. They are presented here along with an overview of organizational and financing considerations from the Nonprofit Finance Fund, and real estate considerations from the Nonprofit Group at Staubach Company.

A Basic Guide to Program-Related Investments (PRI)

An introduction to PRIs and their potential impact.

A Case Study-- Mistakes to Avoid in Planning, Developing, and Operating a Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Center

Presentation of Case Study (lessons learned and mistakes to avoid) from Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

A desk, a phone and an end to isolation

The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), a project developed by Urbanspace Property Group, is an example of a co-working model for single entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for flexible and affordable rent in Canada, where almost half a million full-time jobs have vanished and as many as 37,000 laid-off workers have turned to self-employment as entrepreneurs and consultants.

A Fundraising Strategy that Draws its Inspiration from a 400 Year-old Mystical Vision

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is pursuing a $7 million capital campaign, including at least $1 million from individual contributors at every income level, in every part of the community. The Center�s sweeping fundraising drive centers on a religious icon that embodies the spirit of the campaign and of the institution that is sponsoring it. This article describes the Center�s vision and how its leaders are pursuing it.

A Guide to Building for Sustainability

An introduction to affordable sustainable building practices by Collaborating for Success co-host Chicago Community Loan Fund.

A Nonprofit Space Odyssey: A Capital Projects Primer

This booklet is written for nonprofit leaders, donors, foundation and corporate leaders and anyone concerned with nonprofit space needs. It walks through the process of evaluating a real estate project to help organizations and investors determine if the time is right for them to undertake a capital project.

A Pocket Guide to Business Planning

A quick guide to the basic components of a business plan.

A Profile of Creating Partnerships: Drawing Lessons from Scholar - Practitioner Collaborations

The project examines financial support

for arts and cultural organizations in ten communities and nationally. It is a collaborative effort among

researchers/ scholars and practitioners in the ten communities, with a national team directing the project

and conducting the national component of the project. As such, it presents a unique opportunity for

exploring a particular type of partnerships: research partnerships

A visit to the health center

Attendees of the 2011 Council of Foundations national conference visited nonprofit center Brandywine Health Center.

Acquiring Real Estate as a Nonprofit: The Pros and Cons

Given in 2004, this presentation discusses the real estate market, advantages and disadvantages of owning, and the steps toward purchasing real estate.

Activate Your Board: Build a High Functioning Governance Structure for Your Nonprofit Center

This webinar is specifically designed to help establish boards for your nonprofit center and invigorate their operations. Learn how to minimize risk and conflicts of interest. Hear tips to help you determine the right mix of leaders and their roles and responsibilities as board members. This webinar is designed for nonprofit center directors and their board members.

Affordable Workspace: Strategic Considerations for Creating Nonprofit Centers

Read more about strategic considerations for your vision.

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Earns the Energy Star for Superior Energy Efficiency

The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado recently earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious Energy Star, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection, which was introduced by EPA in 1992. According to the EPA, the Alliance Center energy bills are 39% less than the industry average. The Center took several steps to cut its energy use including a new energy efficiency management system that segments energy use by time of day and specific location.

Alternative Financing Options: Tax-Exempt Bonds

Alternative Financing and Tax-Exempt Bonds presentation from Workshop Session D of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Alternative Financing: Northern California Community Loan Fund

The Northern California Community Loan fund provides financial services and actual loans to nonprofit centers in Northern California. This presentation outlines the basics of financing a nonprofit center

An Examination of Trends in Shared Services

This research report seeks to explore the use a’d cotential of shared sevces and outsourcng within public sector organizations and how these models are shaping HR transformation. Further, this repo examines tne factors and parties that influence the

•decis:on-makng process around imolementing a new model and the selection of service providers.

An Introduction to LEED

An introduction to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This fact sheet includes, a background to LEED certifications and those that are available options for Nonprofit Centers. Find out how to get started with guidelines, check-lists, and hiring professionals.

Apply to The Inc., a Shared Workspace

The Inc., a shared work space within the Purple Crayon Center for Learning and Social Innovation, is officially taking applications. This is a summary document and application for space. Rates will vary according to space and time requirements.

Architect Request for Proposal Template

Use this template to develop a request for proposals from local architects for your Nonprofit Center project.

Arts and Culture in Urban/Regional Planning: A Review and Research Agenda

This paper argues that most city cultural planning exercises do not have clear and

measurable goals, do not understand either the causal relationships involved or

institutional and design alternatives, and do not have access to studies that clarify the

impacts, risks, and opportunity costs of various strategies, investments, and revenue and

expenditure patterns. The paper explores norms, reviews evidence

for causal relationships, and identifies stakeholders, bureaucratic fragmentation and

citizen participation in cultural planning. Throughout, the emphasis is on

state-of-the-art research findings and unsettled questions.

Ask the Experts Discussion for Established Centers

Operating a shared facility comes with unique challenges, some expected and others unexpected. Our speakers share solutions to challenges of operating a nonprofit center.

Presentation presented as part of NCN weinbar series, June 22, 2010

Ask the Experts Discussion for New Projects

Nonprofit center leaders share their lessons learned in creating a facility.

Presentation presented as part of NCN weinbar series, June 23, 2010

Ask the Experts: Emerging Nonprofit Centers May 2009

Three emerging nonprofit centers will present their projects to a panel of experienced nonprofit center leaders. Hear their advice and add your own to the discussion. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Attracting High Performing Boards

Get best practices to attract, engage and maintain a high performing board of directors. If you ever wondered why some boards are better than others then you will want to pick up these concepts, tips and practical applications for creating the board you always wanted. Presented as part of NCN Webinar Series.

Baltimore Observed: Development

Father and son development team take on a well known and vacant warehouse in Baltimore hoping to enhance nonprofit and community development. Taking on the challenges of cost through tax-exemptions and bonds, this group is seeking to develop nonprofit workspace as well as teacher apartments in order to revitalize the neighborhood.

Barter Fits the Bill for Strapped Firms

For some small businesses who are squeezed for cash and unable to get loans, bartering is becoming a crucial way for many companies to find the cash they need to keep operating.

Benefits seen from nonprofit centers

Article covering the release of the Executive Summary of Measuring Collaboration: The Benefits and Impacts of Nonprofit Centers

Berkeley puts up balance of funds for disability center

Better Build-Outs: Managing Tenant Improvements and Renovations

To attract and retain tenants, it is important to keep your nonprofit center appealing and well-designed. Managing renovation projects and tenant improvements can be a complex process that involves many players. Learn how to plan for success for your own build-out projects from real estate and construction experts and a center leader who's been there before.

Beyond the Building: Ongoing Operations Funding

Sustainable nonprofit center business models can incorporate a variety of revenue-generating strategies, including ongoing fundraising and earned income. Explore creative solutions to ensure your center is economically viable and sustainable. Learn how to leverage your assets to build ongoing revenue from business centers. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Billions in Nonprofit Projects Halted by Credit Crisis

Johns Hopkins surveyed 1,837 organizations and identified 1,065 “shovel-ready” projects stalled by the inability to secure financing, amounting to $166 billion in nonprofit infrastructure projects delayed nationwide.

Biophilia, Selling the Love of Nature

Biophilia refers to the instinctive bond that humans have with other living systems. Initially introduced Erich Fromm, the word literally means "love of life or living systems." This article reviews the history and context of this theory and how it has been re-incorporated into design practices with the growing popularity of green building. Research shows that by blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor environments and bringing landscaping into our homes and workspaces, our lives are enriched. Productivity and health improve while stress levels and absence counts are lowered.

Board Code of Conduct

Excerpted from The Nonprofit Policy Sampler, Second Edition, this piece give an overview of board code of conduct and provides standards for what is expected of individual board members.

Board Responsibilities

Excerpted from The Nonprofit Policy Sampler, Second Edition, this piece list responsibilities of a board.

Board's Role in Key Activities

Excerpted from The Nonprofit Policy Sampler, Second Edition, this list of board responsibilities defines the board’s role in key activities, sets expectations of individual board member participation, and outlines basic board operations (e.g., number of meetings, conflicts of interest, etc.).

Building a Case for Nonprofit Centers

Need to persuade your board, funders or government officials to help you create a nonprofit center? This webinar offers key messages, strategies and tools to gain their support. This webinar is designed for emerging centers in development. Presenters: Shelley Hamilton, Jan Egglestone, and Dace West. Given at NCN Webinar on July 23, 2009.

Building a Vibrant Tenant Community Webinar

While there is no "secret formula" for engineering a thriving community in a nonprofit center, there are strategies to encourage tenants to collaborate, share resources and support each other. Learn how to develop programs, services and physical spaces that foster community. Jackie Cefola of the NonProfit Center, Eli Malinsky of the Centre for Social Innovation, and Nino Tillman of the Institute of Cultural Affairs share best lessons learned to help you develop a vibrant tenant community.

Building Blocks for Success: Building a Vibrant Tenant Community

11 successful strategies to encourage tenants to collaborate, share resources and support each other. While there is no secret formula for engineering a thriving community in a nonprofit center, there are successful strategies that encourage tenants to collaborate, share resources and support each other.

Building Blocks for Success: Joint Capital Campaigns

10 lessons learned about successful joint capital campaigns. Pooling resources and fundraising capacity can help make your Nonprofit Center project a reality.

Building Blocks for Success: Managing Meeting Spaces

10 strategies for staffing, scheduling and renting meeting spaces. Conference rooms can be used to engage your community and generate additional revenue.

Building Blocks for Success: Shared Services

9 best practices to providing collaborative solutions that help nonprofit organizations create efficient operations and maximize their impact.

Building Co-Location: A Report Prepared for Marion County Coalition On Youth and the Early Intervention and Prevention Initiative

As part of their strategic plan, the Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) Initiative identified colocation of services as a means to improve access to social services for families at risk of child abuse, neglect, and juvenile delinquency. This report, commissioned by EIP Co-location Taskforce and the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY), identifies the strengths and challenges of this strategy and provide recommendations for the creation of a pilot site in Marion County.

Building for Change: A Case Study � Mistakes to Avoid

Detroit Youth Foundation shares their experience and mistakes to avoid.

Building for Change: Nonprofit Multiple Entity/Purpose Buildings and Sites

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the methods of bringing different nonprofit entities into a single multi-use/purpose building or campus.

Building for Change: Working with an Architect

Building Green Hospitals Checklist

A checklist going through the possible ways to green your building.

Building on Core Competencies: Shared Staffing May 2009

Sharing administrative services helps nonprofits invest in their biggest asset—their people—by freeing them up from unrelated tasks and allowing them to focus on their core competencies: mission and program-related activities. Explore innovative strategies in sharing human resource, administrative, marketing, fundraising, and financing functions across organizations, including fiscal sponsorship.

Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Building Usage - Hannan House

An example of a way to quantify the usage and benefits of a MTNC to the community.

Business Planning for Social Enterprises

A description of what a business plan is and how to determine the social impact of your new business enterprise.

Bylaws for Fairhill Center

Sample bylaws for MTNC Fairhill Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bylaws for Our Health, Inc.

Sample bylaws for a Multi-tenant Nonprofit Center, Our Health Community Services Campus.

Bylaws of The Children & Family Services Center

Sample of Bylaws created by The Children & Family Services Center.

Capacity Assessment: Were They Ready?

Through case studies of the development of two centers in Berkeley, California, the author analyzes how business plans, financial feasibility, fundraising, and board leadership all affected each project's final mission, development and implementation.

Capital Campaign for Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Capital Campaign presentation and case study for Workshop Session A of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Capital Campaigns for Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers

Presentation on the Al Sigl Center's capital campaigns and lessons learned, from Workshop Session A of the 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Capital Campaigns for Non-Profit Multi-Tenant Facility Projects

Buchman presents the various issues that nonprofits must consider prior to and during capital campaigns. These issues range in scope and the amount of time needed to become successful. Buchman also addresses issues surrounding donor objectives when funding a MTNC.

Capital Campaigns for Nonprofit Centers May 2009

Planning a capital campaign for your facility project can be both challenging and exciting, especially in this economy where new trends are changing the rules of the game. Learn the fundamentals of doing capital campaigns and considerations for joint campaigns from successful case studies. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Capital Incubator Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign case study for nonprofit center. Presented in Workshop Session A of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Capitalizing on the New Markets Tax Credit

Report from the third annual ULI/Charles H. Shaw Forum on Urban Community Issues. Presents a discussion covering the following topics: how New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) work; benefits and success factors for NMTC projects; NMTC opportunities for partnerships between for-profit and nonprofit developers.

Caring for the Caregiver

This article highlights an innovative program developed by the Fairhill Center in Cleveland, OH. The program, a school for caregivers, brings together the lessons learned from the collaborative community of organizations housed at Fairhill Center.

Case Studies- Mistakes to Avoid

Case study presentation (what not to do)from Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Case Studies: Mistakes to Avoid

Presentation materials from 2011 Building Opportunities, May 9-11, 2011.

Presentations by:

Rikimah Glymph, New Organizing Institute

Martha Kamber, YWCA of Brooklyn

Phil Pangrazio, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living

Learn from the experiences of peers who have successfully completed projects as they share their tips for success and strategies for avoiding costly mistakes.

Case Studies: Tools for Success, Mistakes to Avoid May 2009

Learn from the experiences of your peers who’ve successfully completed projects, gain insight into the project planning and development process as well as strategies for avoiding costly mistakes. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Case Study: San Francisco Media Arts Facility Project

Overview of the process of site selection and analysis of real estate options performed by the San Francisco Media Arts Facility Project.

Centerscene

This issue of the Centerscene quarterly newsletter features articles about the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, and the new multi-tenant nonprofit Center for Healthy Communities in LA.

CenterScene: Shared Nonprofit Spaces a Win-Win for Investors and Tenants

The Summer/Fall 2011 issue of CenterScene, the newsletter of the Center for Healthy Communities, celebrates and explores the return on nonprofit shared space for social investors and nonprofit tenants. Articles highlights 2011 Building Opportunities, the Nonprofit Centers Impact Study, Hutton Parker Foundation's 17 shared space buildings, and Sierra Health Foundation's Nonprofit Innovation Center.

Centre for Social Innovation Overview

A focused overview of the model and work of the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto.

Change, Facilities, and Program Choices

Defining long term program goals is essential before undertaking a major facilities

project. Once the facilities choice has been made, programming is "cast in concrete"

and changes are very hard to make.

Co-Habitation Leads to Savings, Collaboration


Collaborating for Success II

This panel discussion on Creating and Operating Multi-Tenant Nonprofit

Centers—took place at the InterChurch Center, NYC. The panel included: Jerry Bilton (moderator), The Community Service Building, DE;

Alan Bain. World Wide Business Centres & Office Business Center

Association International, MA

Sean Collin, Samaritan Center

Jerry Homan, A.R.T./New York, NY

Collaboration Plenary: Characteristics of Effective Collaboration

Omowale Satterwhite asks the question: what makes collaboration work? Among his conclusions are the sharing of mission and goals, clear governance processes, supportive members, diverse membership, strong relationships based on trust, open communication, broadly supported and accountable leadership, and sufficient resources. Find out more reasons why collaboration is such an effective means to run a nonprofit center in this handout.

Collaboration Plenary: Collaborating for Success

This presentation enumerates the wide-ranging benefits associated with cross-sector collaboration, the sharing of resources (both physical and philosophical), and community outreach programs that draw in a diverse population into one location.

Collaboration Plenary: The Partnership Matrix

Harrington uses this Partnership Matrix to demonstrate how two or more independent organizations establish an ongoing relationship to increase the administrative efficiency and/or further the programmatic mission of one or more of the participating organizations. Through aligning and integrating two or more organizations, real advances are made in fulfilling the missions of all parties involved; however, all parties must be fully committed to such collaboration for the partnership to function properly.

Community Development Corporations Working with For-Profit Developers

Report from the second annual ULI/Charles H. Shaw Forum on Urban Community Issues. Presents benefits and pitfalls of joint development efforts between Community Development Corporations and for-profit developers, illustrated through three case studies.

Community Development Financial Institutions

CDFIs are specialized financial institutions with missions of providing financial products services to communities underserved by traditional financial markets. This overview will teach you the landscape of CDFIs and how they can finance your MTNC.

Community Development Financial Institutions: A Source of Capital for Nonprofit Facilities

Introduction to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the Illinois Facilities Fund.

Community Development Financial Institutions: About the CDFI Fund

This page gives links to information about CDFIs. Information includes, the mission statement, background, and vision of the Fund as well as how to apply, historical award documents, and the benefits of the fund.

Community Investment & Nonprofit Workspace

Today, nonprofits are becoming ever more important as demands for services are increasing and budgets in all sectors are dwindling. Some local and federal governments in the United States and Canada are employing the strategy of co-locating nonprofits under one roof in green nonprofit centers, where organizations can gain stability, save money in rent, and collaborate on shared back office services and programs. Hear from government officials who are building nonprofit centers in their districts as a strategy to revitalize blighted communities, stimulate economic activity, and provide services to their constituents in a more orchestrated and efficient manner.

Presented at NCN Webinar on March 31, 2010

Community Resource Center Policies

This comprehensive packet provides information, policies, and sample forms that the United Way of Greater Houston uses to manage its Community Resource Center.

Conference Center Marketing Materials

These brochures provide an overview of the facilities and services that The Mansour Center offers for corporate and social events. With multiple rooms to choose from, the Mansour Center can accomodate banquets, receptions, and other events of up to 240 guests.

Conference Room Policies and Procedures

NEW Center Conference Room Policies and Procedures.

Construction Firm Profile & Cost Control Methodology

FD+CC Inc. shows the comprehensive range of professional and technical services nonprofit organizations might need in the acquisition and development of real property.

Contracted Facility Management Services for Non-profit Centers -- Advantages and Pitfalls

Conventional Bank Financing

A presentation on how to borrow money from banks to finance your MTNC. Includes steps and strategies. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Coordinated Client Services: Shared Intake Systems

Do you provide direct services at your nonprofit center? Serve clients better and increase collaboration by creating a shared intake program. Join us as center leaders share their best practices and successes providing shared client systems.

Corporate Fundraising: Maximize Results with a New Approach

Raising funds within a corporate setting requires a new approach, especially with recent declines in corporate giving. Michael Seltzer, a leading advisor on creative fundraising, shares his latest principles to help transform your fundraising strategies and maximize results. Presented at NCN Webinar, Nov. 3, 2009

CoStar Study Finds LEED, Energy Star Bldgs. Outperform Peers

Still not sure how LEED and Energy Star buildings compare to conventional buildings? Check out this article and review the numbers as Burr takes a look at how and why energy and resource efficient green certified buildings are becoming more desirable in the market for new and renovated buildings.

Creativity and Neighborhood Development: Strategies for Community Investment

This publication takes a look at how cultural activities and community-based art programs aid in the development of their collective communities. Nowak discusses how the groups' complimentary visions point toward a larger statement in how to sustain more "imaginative and substantive urban development." He uses this to suggest a framework for collaborative and flexible investment and funding.

Critical Considerations for Designing Collaborative Workspace Webinar

Creating a work environment that facilitates collaboration yet is functional and financially feasible can come with a myriad of challenges. In today’s webinar, we have two great speakers who will share their best practices for space planning that will maximize functionality and cost savings for your center.

Presented at NCN Webinar on June 8, 2010

Critical Considerations for Designing Today’s Interior Spaces

Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment (FF&E) and the planning of your office or workspace are crucial to the effectiveness of your team. Many factors contribute to both the productivity and safety of your staff, as well as the long term costs associated with operations. Many Not-For-Profit organizations depend heavily on donations for their facilities needs, which come in many forms (in-kind contributions, product donations, cash, and so on). Many organizations, especially small or local ones, don’t have an Office Facilities Plan to help them inform their contributors of the exact needs, making the donations rather haphazard. This can impact the overall look and feel of the environment, possibly to the organizations detriment.

D.C. groups seek place to call home

Jovid Foundation and various nonprofit organizations in D.C. co-locate to streamline services for the poor.

Dairy Center gets green light from Boulder for theater

Upgrades to Boulder's Dairy Center for the Arts, including the 125-seat movie theater and an updated entrance with a glass atrium, recently got the final go-ahead from the city's Planning Board. Construction will begin in July with hopes for it to be finished by the holidays.

Debt Financing Through Community Development Financing Institution (CDFI) Loans

Summary of the panel presentation from the "Collaborating for Success: Creating MTNCs" conference. Includes an introduction and definition of CDFI, quick examples of how financing products and services offered by CDFIs might be useful to help finance your facilities, and pros and cons to consider.

Developing and implementing Effective Shared Services: Budgeting

This case study of CuDC Mather Arts Center provides findings from interviews from local arts organizations who might be interested in co-locating. The documents also addresses budgets and benefits of shared spaces.

Development Idea More Than Co-working Project

Sara Garrett of motiveSpace and Amy Pearl of Springboard Innovation collaborate on a new idea called Hatch: An Innovation and Incubation Lab. It is envisioned as a 30,000-square-foot space with a mix of for-profit and nonprofit businesses occupying office space, workshop space and retail space. All tenants would be identified before the building is constructed, and they would share skills and resources to get the building financed, designed and built. Every tenant in the building would offer something to the others, whether it’s a physical product, financial support or advice.

Disability Empowerment Center of Arizona

This brochure from the DEC describes the center's array of services from event space, their state-of-the-art video conference facility, catering kitchen, computer rooms and classrooms.

Drafting the Proposal: Selling Sponsorships

The excerpt from an unknown source outlined best practices when drafting a sponsorhip proposal

Earned Income Model: Community Service Building

This presentation outlines how for-profit and nonprofit organizations can cohabitate a single space for the betterment of all involved. Through interesting and inventive leasing, renting, and earned income programs, community services buildings like this one in Wilmington, Delaware can become very successful at integrating the community, creating revenue, and providing excellent space for business and nonprofit operations.

Earned Income Strategies

Earned income ventures provide nonprofits with alternative financing options, which can then be invested into new projects or space. Green explains how nonprofits undergo for-profit ventures to supplement funding sources.

Earned Income: Building a Successful Economic Model for a MTNC

A presentation at the 2005 Collaborating for Success Conference on Fort Mason Center's earned income streams as well as other ways of generating revenue toward a successful economic model. Especially useful for larger MTNCs.

Energy Use and Conservation

A simple fact sheet with energy use statistics and a ten point list of simple things you can do to conserve energy.

Engaging Your Tenant Community: Communication Strategies That Work

Ongoing communication is critical in nurturing an open, collaborative environment in your nonprofit center. But how do you get the attention of your busy tenants, and even get them to actively participate? A strong communication strategy can tap into different creative tools to generate a mutual exchange of ideas between you and your tenants. Our speakers will share best practices and solutions that have worked successfully at their centers.

Enterprising Nonprofits

A paper commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts. It summarizes the findings from surveys as well interviews with field experts, to help understand the revenue-generating activity of nonprofits across the country.

Environment and Development: Myth and Fact

Tackles eight commmon myths about the incompatibility of development and environmental protection and counters them with facts supported by examples of proven projects and innovative policies. Examines the impact of high-density projects, the effect of large lot sizes, land use restrictions, the growing market for environmentally sensitive development, profitability, and the role developers are playing in protecting the environment.

Evaluation: Survey of Nonprofit Organizations at The Wilson Historic District

This questionnaire asks tenants at the Wilson Historic District to rate their attitudes towards the MTNC.

Exempt Organizations

A book of materials from an Exempt Organizations workshop designed to help small and mid-size exempt organizations better understand and comply with tax laws.

Existing Center Issues-- Handout and Outline

Handout and outline for presentation during Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

External Due Diligence Checklist

Newmark Knight Frank's external due diligence checklist.

Eye Wide Open: A Case Study of the Third Sector New England's NonProfit Center

A case study of the how one nonprofit moved beyond the dream of controlling its costs to owning a financially and programmatically-grounded green building.

Facilities Maintenance and Renovation Powerpoint 2006

A PowerPoint presentation on "Facilities Maintenance and Renovation" delivered at Community Building-Bay Area workshop on July 13, 2006.

Facilities Maintenance and Renovation Presentation 2007

Green Building Maintenance and Renovation presentation for Workshop Session B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Facilities Management and Renovation

This presentation touches on several aspects of managing a building, from budgeting and financial analysis to maintenance audits to safety issues.

Facility Expansion & Renovation: Planning for Capital Projects & Campaigns

Developed by the Gates Family Foundation, this guide is for nonprofits considering facility expansion and want to know, �How do we get from dream to reality?� This guide begins with an assessment of the organization�s readiness and ends with construction and long-term maintenance.

Facility Locator & Tenant Improvement Mangement

The Staubach Co. guarantees that nonprofit centers can save 15-20% in facility leases and 5-15% on tenant improvement for new facilities nation wide & internationaaly. 561-994-9794

Facility Manager Job Description

Sample job description for a facilities manager at a new nonprofit center.

Facility Projects: Planning for Success

Rubric to planning for successful projects.

Facility Rental Policies

Rental policy and guidelines for conference rooms at the Mansour Center. Includes social event pricing and policies with optional catering information.

Federal support for Squamscott Community Commons is only the beginning

On Friday, July 31, the Commons capital campaign was invigorated. Senators Judd Gregg and Jeanne Shaheen announced that Squamscott Community Commons will receive $1 million in stimulus dollars for the construction of a new community center that will house “many valuable services together” and provides Seacoast residents of New Hampshire a health and recreational support services.

Finance I: Basic Nonprofit Capital Financing May 2009

Debt financing for your facility project or shared service program can be an intimidating process. Explore debt financing for nonprofit organizations. Learn what you need to do to prepare for financing and assess your credit worthiness. Gain an overview of bank financing and community loan funds in the U.S. and Canada. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Finance II: Alternative Financing Options 2007

Alernative Financing presentation from Workshop Session D of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Finance II: Alternative Financing Options Powerpoint and Report

Learn the nuts and bolts of alternative financing options including tax-exempt bonds, social enterprise, and new market tax credits. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Finance II: New Markets Tax Credit Program

Alternative Financing and New Markets Tax Credit Program presentation from Workshop Session D of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Financial Feasability and Market Analysis: A Quick Tour of Real Estate Development

Financial Feasability and Market Analysis presentation and case studies for Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Financial Feasibility and Market Analysis 2005

This presentation outlines the crucial financial and income-related issues nonprofits must consider when venturing into the field of real estate acquisition and development. Zimlicki and Mague address the ways in which profits and liabilities --- particularly relating to mortgage, rental, and debt servicing payments --- affect the programmatic decisions of any nonprofit.

Financial Feasibility and Market Analysis 2007

An overview of the steps and components of a financial feasibility study and market analysis for a Multi-tenant Nonprofit Center. Presented at the 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Financial Feasibility and Market Analysis May 2009

Real estate professionals share best practices for understanding your potential market, whether you are a developing project, a project in expansion, or just looking to cover regular tenant turnover in this economy. Learn how to conduct a market analysis and how to use it in a feasibility study for tenant recruitment. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Financial Overview: Project Revenue

Financial Overview of projects and use of funds.

Financing for Nonprofits: An Insider's Guide

Basic Nonprofit Center Financing presentation during Worshop Session B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Fiscal Sponsorship--It's more than you think

Today, there are dedicated fiscal sponsor organizations that focus solely on providing incubation for new projects. These sponsors are also legally and financially liable for their projects, and the spread of this type of relationship has also led to increased collaborative efforts and shared services around the country.

Fort Mason Center Profile Information

A power point illustrating Fort Mason's oureach strategies to raise awareness and understanding of their center.

Fort Mason Center: San Francisco's Kaleidoscope of Culture

This power point highlights the outreach strategies used by the Fort Mason Center to link its tenants and inform the public of the mission, cultural events, and resources of the Center.

From Silos to Systems: A Building Can Shift a Paradigm

A presentation that makes the case for a shift from "silo" organizational models to collaborative, community support organizations.

Georgetown Health Foundation repurposes shopping center into nonprofit destination

Georgetown Health Foundation is repurposing a shopping center into nonprofit destination for health-related organizations.

Getting and Managing a Construction Grant

What�s available and what to watch out for when applying for federal government grants for construction funding, and a blueprint for managing the grant once you have it.

Getting to Full Occupancy: Tenant Recruitment, Retention and Leasing May 2009

Tenant recruitment and leasing issues are paramount to the long-term success of a center. This presentation by experienced center leaders and real estate brokers will provide an interactive environment for questions and peer advice on leasing space in the current market. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Glossary [of Real Estate Development Terminology]

Definitions of terms relating to real estate development.

Good, Clean Fun: How to clean your house without hurting the planet

This article is an excellent overview of the kinds of issues that surround the debate in conventional versus eco-friendly household cleaners. Broken down into cleaner catagories, this article reviews the health hazards and chemicals by name that are affecting our indoor air qualities and compromising the health of our families. Read up on this and get a green cleaners 101 knowledge of why this market transition is so crucial to the larger movement towards being Green.

GoogleGroups Sign-up Guide

A simple guide to sign-up for a Google account.

Government Proclamations

Local government proclamations and tributes celebrating the 10th Anniversary of MTNC Community Service Building in Deleware.

Grants to help groups share some services

United Way of Rhode Island awarded grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the state to be used towards creating infrastructures for sharing operations and services to save money, free up staff time and expand the reach of their services in the community.

Greater Boston Nonprofits Meet to Grapple with High Rents

This article describes the training put on by The NonprofitCenters Network and Third Sector New England on March 12, 2008. Over 40 nonprofit board members, real estate professionals, government officials, CEOs, program directors, as well as nonprofit funders gathered in Boston to discuss the benefits of developing Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers in response to skyrocketing commercial rents.

Green and Healthy Buildings for the Healthcare Industry

A paper making the case for greening hospitals and clinics.

Green Building Design and Operations

Overview of LEED, building aspects to consider when purchasing existing building, and green building design

Green Building Design and Operations Resources

A list of helpful resources on green buildings created for the "Green Building Design and Operations" workshop at the Innovative Strategies in Nonprofit Workspace seminar.

Green Building Priorities for Healthcare

A fact sheet outlining the materials and methods to consider when making new purchases and building new facilities for hospitals and clinics.

Green Buildings and Sustainable Development: Making the Business Case

Report from the August 2003 Urban Land Institute forum on Green Buildings and Sustainable Development: Making the Business Case. Describes the opportunities for and major challenges to business acceptance of green building and sustainaible development; and the role of the ULI in green building and sustainable devlopment.

Green Design Web Resource List

A list of websites with resources for green building.

Green Event Toolkit

This short guide gives you tools on how to “green” up your events with advice on how and what to recycle, marketing strategies, and energy use.

Green Spaces: Options for a Sustainable Facility May 2009

A “green” building protects tenants’ and community members’ health; improves productivity; uses resources more efficiently; and reduces expenses by lowering operating costs. Learn design principles and operations strategies to transform your facility into a cost-efficient and healthier building. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Green Your Building Now/Greening Your Building Operations

This presentation provides ideas and step-by-step approaches to how MTNCs can reduce energy usage, utilize green technologies, engage tenants in environmentally sound practices, and provide the surrounding community with a healthier environment. Bilton also demonstrates how the utilization of green building technologies also benefits the bottom line of any MTNC.

Greening Your Building Operations

Presentation about developing Green Building Operations and using the Energy Star program; includes a case study of the Community Services Building. From Workshop Session B of the 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Greening Your Building Operations and Maintenance for the Long Term

Green Buildings Operation and Maintenance presentation for Workshop Session B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Greening Your Buildings

Greening Your Existing Building

a PowerPoint presentation on operations you can implement to run your building more environmentally consciously.

GSA Site Selection Guide

Guide to public space site selection, including: site selection philosophy, site selection process, troubleshooting guide, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities in site selection.

Hannan Lease Template

An example of an actual lease used by the MTNC, Hannan House in 2000.

Health Center Leads a Greener Existence: Organization's Green Team Looks for Ways to Prevent Waste

Golden Valley Health Centers have taken a further step in their mission to become a greener space by creating what they call a Green Team. This team works to focus on what more the community and individuals can do to eliminate unnecessary waste and air pollution. The team gives presentations and circulates information on how employees can be more conscious. This article goes over how this group is working to green up their campus and their building one step at a time!

Hope Center Construction Document

Learn how to create a foundation for developing partnerships that bring hope and opportunity to a community.

Hope Center Management Plan

Various operational models to consider when opening community centers.

Housing Nonprofits Together: Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Centers (MTNCs)

This article addresses new innovations in the nonprofit sector: MTNCs. Using various examples of such centers (i.e. Spaces at 520), this article discusses how multi-tenant centers operate and succeed due to programmatic synergy

Houston nonprofits' $1 lease contracts examined By MELANIE MARKLEY

Here's info on another aspect of public support for nonprofits through rent forgiveness that's being re-examined, probably as cities try to balance their own budgets.

How Cisco Designed the Collaborative Connected Workplace Environment

This case study is a review of the planning and layout of the office workspace of the American Headquarters of Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA. In order to increase productivity and employee satisfaction, and to reduce real estate and technology costs, Cisco incorporated communications technology and forward thinking office design to create a more effective and desirable workspace environment.

How to Build Your Design Team

A list of interview/selection questions to ask architects on mission orientation, experience, staffing, and fee structure.

How to Build Your Development Team

A list of interview/selection questions to ask developers on mission orientation, experience, staffing, and fee structure.

How to Create Jobs, Save the Planet and Make Money for Your Nonprofit: A Lesson in Developing a Business Plan

A case study that illustrates the business planning process that Brody, Weiser & Burns uses to help nonprofits plan their business strategies.

How to upload an NCN member icon/banner to your website

Display your membership! Broadcast to your community that you are part of an international network of professionals creatively addressing nonprofit space needs by displaying an NCN members’ icon on your website.

Implementing Sustainability Programs: Lessons from Kimpton Hotels

Green Building and Sustainability Programs presentation from Workshop B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Innovations

Innovations in Workspace for the Nonprofit Sector: A Study of Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers

A report on the results of a scan of MTNC features and trends around the country. It includes findings on how MTNCs provide cost-savings, programmatic efficiencies, valuable infrastructure and community resources. It discusses the challenges MTNCs face and highlights opportunities for continued growth in the future.

Innovative center aims to help, inspire youth

The Youth Opportunity Center becomes Nashville's first building to house organizations that serve youth. The purchase and renovation of the Center was a collaborative effort among STARS Nashville, Oasis Center and United Neighborhood Health Services.

Innovative Strategies Workshop Angels Gate Presentation

Presentation given by Nathan Birnbaum of Angels Gate as a case study of how the Center deals with government officials. Presentation given at NCN Innovative Strategies workshop on October 30, 2008.

Insurance for Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers

The presentation describes how MTNCs can manage and asses risk for their buildings. These issues range from environmental coverage to inadequate liability coverage to contracts and leases.

Integrated Environmental Health Clinics: Healthcare for People and the Environment

Lays out some of the basic steps to take for making a hospital or clinic greener. It also makes the case for the integration of sustainable practices into any kind of healthcare system or organization.

Interior Design: Tailor Made

This piece reviews how corporations can choose to fail or succeed by altering the culture within their workspace. By offering informational case studies and some tips on how to create a more collaborative work space, Light considers culture, keeping with the times, personal space, and interior design in her discussion.

Introduction to Nonprofit Facilities Financing

This session offers an introduction to the many options available for financing simple and complex real estate projects. Learn what you need to do to prepare for financing and assess your credit worthiness. Topics include: a) Bank financing; b) Community loan funds; d) Tax-exempt bonds; e) Social enterprise; and f) New market tax credits. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

IRS Ruling on Exempt Status in Creating and Operating MTNCs

IRS Ruling indicating that a nonprofit organization created to construct and maintain a building for the exclusive purpose of housing and serving exempt member agencies of a community chest, may be exempt under section 501 (c)(3).

It Just Takes One: Mission-Driven Design for Multi-Use Projects

Multi-Use Project presentation for Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

It takes a village: nonprofit groups are increasingly sharing real estate to save costs and swap ideas

Article covering the release of the Executive Summary of Measuring Collaboration: The Benefits and Impacts of Nonprofit Centers

Job Description - Executive Director, MarinSpace

Tempate: sample of job description for executive director of a nonprofit center.

Job Descriptions Template - Nonprofit Center for Seniors

Examples of posted job descriptions for an MTNC for seniors; specifically 1) Maintenance Assistant, 2) Receptionist, and 3) Maintenance Senior Team Leader.

Joining Forces in the 'Back Office'

Small and medium-size charities can be at a disadvantage when it comes to handling financial and personnel issues. To solve this problem, five social-service groups in the Twin Cities joined forces in January 2007 to create MACC CommonWealth to share their administrative or "back office" operations.

Joint Capital Campaigns Webinar: Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

"Together, everyone achieves more." When services are improved, money is saved.

Joint Capital Campaigns Webinar: Children & Family Services Center

Children & Family Services Center improves the lives

of children and families

through an innovative partnership

of community resources

that promote strong families

and advocates for change.

Lawmakers Honor North Penn's Community Partners Center

Praising the work of the North Penn Community Health Foundation (NPCHF), Montgomery County lawmakers gathered Wednesday to honor the organization and its establishment of the state�s first ever nonprofit office center

lease rates for nonprofits versus for profits

Email exchange between China Brotsky of the NonprofitCenters Network and Colin Laird of the Third Street Center about lease rates between for profits and nonprofits.

Leasing Basics for Not-For-Profits

Leasing is one of the most flexible ways to house an organization, but it is important to understant all the costs and and provisions. This guidebook was provided as a handout at the 2005 CFS Conference and comprehensively answers FAQs about negotiating a lease.

LEED CI Presentation

A read-only presentation LEED-CI (commercial interiors).

Legacy Partner Meeting

The Legacy CEntre meeting notes about the NCN Webinar "Ask the Experts: A Panel Discussion for New Projects."

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent for organizations joining an NPC

Letter of Intent Template for Nonprofit Center Tenants

Letter of intent (LOI) template for key tenants for a nonprofit center.

Leveraging Nonprofit Workspace in Tough Economic Times

This presentation gives an overview of how MarinSpace has been successful in maintaining high occupancy rates in lean economic times.

Loan & accounting software resources

GMS assists nonprofits by providing software services to help with processing loans, and developing accounting activities.

Long Term Financing Options

Lichtenstein's presentation provides the �nuts & bolts� as to what determines credit-worthiness, how to compare bank loans vs. tax-exempt bonds, as well as the costs associated with debt financing.

Long Term Infrastructure Plan

An excel document projecting the financial future of operations at the Nonprofit Centers Network.

Making Space for the Nonprofit Sector

This article describes the various ways philanthropic capital can be used to support nonprofits and further a funders� mission. It is particularly useful for nonprofit center practitioners when making the case to foundations considering funding in this arena.

Management of Five US Nonprofit Arts Incubators, Clients' Roles and Selection Process

A table that compares tenant roles and selection processes of five different arts MTNCs.

Managing a Facility: A View From the Trenches

A presentation outlining what's involved in building and managing a nonprofit center, using the NEW Center as a case study.

Managing a Facility: Exhibits

Appendices to the Managing a Facility presentation.

Managing Meeting Spaces Webinar

Conference rooms are an asset that you can leverage to engage your community, generate additional revenue and meet your mission. Pam Brems from The Mansour Center and Neel Hajra from NEW Center shared their experiences and models for effectively managing staffing, scheduling and renting conference rooms and other community meeting spaces.

Marketing Your Center

Overview of marketing tools and strategies as they apply to Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers. This presentation delves into how a nonprofit center can go about advertising itself to a wider audience through PR campaigns and internet tools. Presentation for the 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Marketing Your Center: The Dairy Center for the Arts

Case study and marketing presentation from Workshop Session D of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Marketing Your Centre

Center Marketing presentation from Workshop Session D of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Matching Program Strategy and PRI Cost

An overview of Program-Related Investment risks and how to manage them.

Measuring Collaboration: The Benefits and Impacts of Nonprofit Centers

Hear the findings of the first international impact study of nonprofit centers showing the meaningful economic, environmental, and community impacts of shared nonprofit workspace. Join us to discuss the new data that reveals how over 100 successful facilities in the U.S. and Canada are promoting positive social change. Get compelling evidence of the concrete ways shared space benefits nonprofits and communities.

Measuring Success: The Nonprofit Centers Impact Assessment Toolkit

Director of Education and Consulting Roxanne Hanson, The NonprofitCenters Network, shares an exciting new tool to help nonprofit centers measure the economic, environmental, and community impacts of their shared facilities. Based on the findings of the nonprofit centers impact study, this toolkit will help you conduct your own evaluation for your center.

Meeting Space Management Systems: What Works for Nonprofit Centers

Shared meeting space is an attractive tenant and community asset, but managing these spaces can be time-consuming and complicated. Learn strategies to efficiently manage your meeting spaces, including an overview of scheduling software working for successful nonprofit centers.

Meeting Spaces - Lessons Learned

This one-pager shares The Mansour Center's lessons learned in conference room rental . Originally presented at The NonprofitCenters Network Webinar on Managing Meeting Spaces.

Member Benefit: Access Information to your TechSoup Stock Account Manager

The contact information NCN members need to access a TechSoup Stock Account Manager who will help expedite your TechSoup Stock order processing, assist with registration at TechSoup Stock and ensure your organization is maximizing the benefits of TechSoup's various services.

Mission Driven Development

Nonprofits are putting more buildings into nonprofit ownership in pursuit of mission-enhancing, long-term, stable workspace. This article profiles three successful MTNCs.

Mission Driven Financing Options

A presentation on mission driven financing mechanisms including PRIs, loans and capital grants. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Mission-Driven Design for Multi-User Projects

Mission and design for multi-use projects, from Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Mission-driven Design, The Ed Roberts Campus

The Ed Roberts Campus is a nonprofit corporation formed by nine organizations that share a common history in the Independent Living/Civil Rights Movement of People with Disabilities. These nine organizations have joined together to plan and develop a universally designed, �green� campus for educational, health, and human service convenings and describes the planning and processes of mission-driven design.

Mistakes to Avoid: Lessons Learned from a Recovering Developer of a MTNC

A presentation at the 2005 Collaborating for Success Conference on the process of developing the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado's Nonprofit Center and the lessons learned along the way. The presentation includes a list of what Powers considers to be the most common mistakes.

More Strategic Considerations

Learn more strategic considerations focused on ownership and governance.

MTNC Maintenance Budget

Spreadsheet outlining maintenance budget for the Thoreau Center for Sustainability in San Francisco.

Multi-Tenant Centers: Tax Matters

This presentation provides helpful resources for nonprofits training to gain tax-exempt status; this includes a list of all tax-forms needed by nonprofits in order to fulfill the tax-exempt requirements of the IRS. The authors also delve into various tax-credit programs that can help nonprofits save money that could be put to better purposes.

Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Centers Collaborating for Success: Innovative Leadership

Innovative Leadership presentation for Workshop Session B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Multi-use Centers: Center for the Development of the Green Economy

Danaher explains how the utilization of newly emerging technologies and environmentally friendly building materials can positively affect nonprofits and surrounding communities. He argues that �the decentralized nature of the green economy�which is good in terms of entrepreneurial innovation�can also be seen as fragmentation, which inhibits collaboration and the cross-fertilization of shared ideas and resources.� The private, public, and non-profit sectors, can create a more holistic approach to developing a green economy through collaboration.

National Youth Transitions Center: A Collaborative Organization and Multi‐Tenant Nonprofit Center

Collaborative Manual for National Youth Transitions Center. This publication highlights the center concept, collaborative programming, evaluation processes, and staffing structure for the NYTC.

Need Help Obtaining LEED Building Certification?

A promotional email from Ediface Rx outlining their services to help your building become LEED Certified.

NEW Center Conference Room Agreement

NEW CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM AGREEMENT

NEW Center Meeting Rooms

This brief presentation gives an overview of the NEW Center in Ann Arbor, MI, and its meeting room spaces. With short reviews on the building specs, usage and pricing, this presentation also includes point on marketing, staffing, policies and logistics.

New Markets Tax Credits: Leveraging Federal Funds to Finance Community Facilities

The workshop is a great choice for nonprofits that want an overview of how NMTC’s can be help renovate existing facilities or fill the final funding gap in a new facility.

Next Generation Materials For Healthy Hospitals

An online copy of an article breaking down what the reasons are for choosing new, sustainable products in healthcare organizations.

Ninth Street Independent Film Center

Presentation for Bay Area Nonprofit Center Site Visit during 2007 Collaborating For Success Conference

No Harm Green Guide

This is a informational brochure outlining the key principals of the "Green Guide for Healthcare", a comprehensive guide making healthcare sustainable.

Non-profit Centers Find Sustainable Success Through Collaboration

Article covering the release of the Executive Summary of Measuring Collaboration: The Benefits and Impacts of Nonprofit Centers

Non-profits boost efficiency, savings with consolidation

In an effort to streamline operations, Children & Family Services and its nine nonprofits agencies come together by consolidating their financial and human resources operations.

Nonprofit Capital Structure: Linking Money to Mission

Capital Structure presentation from Workshop Session D of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

NonProfit Center Program Coordinator (half-time)

This is a job description at Third Sector New England for the NonProfit Center Program Coordinator. This describes the duties for a 22.5 hour week.

Nonprofit Centers Google Map

Search for a nonprofit organization anywhere on the map! (still in development)

Nonprofit Corporations: Borrowing With Tax-Exempt Bonds

This extensive "pamphlet" provides information to help nonprofits more fully understand tax-exempt bonds. With information pertaining to their eligibility for, the benefits of and the proccesses involved in such financing this paper will facilitate in considering the use of tax-exempt bonds.

Nonprofit hub to open in Berkeley

The David Brower Center, a $28 million project, offers 50,000 square feet of office and public space. Founded in 2002, the Brower Center is home to organizations focused on environmental and social activism.

Nonprofit Incubators: Comparative Models for Nurturing New Third Sector Organizations

This article outlines the effectiveness of Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Centers as a hotbed of ideas. Nonprofit Incubators act as think-tanks where many organizations can convene to address shared concerns. Collocating nonprofits into one space facilitates dialogue and collaboration between organizations. Locating nonprofits together fosters innovative ideas and ever evolving solution to the complex problems faced by nonprofits.

Nonprofit Landlords Leasing to Nonprofit Tenants, Legal and Managerial Strategies

A report that describes the legal and managerial strategies used at MTNCs in the United States.

Nonprofit Office Building - Example of Development Analysis

This is a development financial analysis for a nonprofit office building. It includes sources and uses of funds, projected cash flow, detailed cost analysis for development and ongoing building operations.

Nonprofit Organizations or Public Agencies

This website put out by the National Trust for Historic Preservation offers information, links, and resources for tax incentives and funding relevant to historic preservation projects. With a wealth of information concerning eligibility, types of credits and loans, and service contacts, this is an excellent resource to check out.

Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project: Getting What We Pay For: Low Overhead Cost Limits Nonprofit Effectiveness

This brief describes the findings of nine case studies conducted to explore the various approaches to nonprofit spending on organizational capacity building vs. resources devoted directly to programs.

Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project: The Quality of Financial Reporting by Nonprofits: Findings and Implications

This brief assesses the quality of financial reporting by nonprofits and addresses several pressing questions, including: How good are the numbers on which nonprofit performance assesments are based? Upon close examination, are serious errors found? Do nonprofits face unique issues that ordinary accounting principles do not address?

Nonprofits at Risk: The Space and Occupancy Crisis Facing San Francisco's Nonprofit Community

A 60-page report of the study conducted in summer 2000 to analyze the space and occupancy crisis facing nonprofits in San Francisco.

Nonprofits Connect for Hope

Helping Children Worldwide, a program started at Floris United Methodist Church, created a nonprofit center, to assist local people in need in Herndon, Virgina. Connections for Hope is a 10,000-square-foot building. Helping Children Worldwide will subsidize the costs of training, hire a receptionist and otherwise manage the center. Tenants will reduce their overhead costs by sharing common areas such as a conference room, a kitchen and a computer training area, as well as the cost of phones, a copier and other equipment.

Nonprofits consider shared resources as funds diminish

Organizations are looking to shared services as dwindling support from government and private funders combined with increased demand from clients means challenging times for nonprofits during the recession.

Nonprofits Get Funding for a Move to Build on Efficiency

This article describes the new shared services that are being implemented by the Children & Family Services Center in Charlotte, NC. New services include shared finance and human resources staff.

Nonprofits pool resources to help Nashville teens in crisis

The Youth Opportunity Center becomes Nashville's first building to house organizations that serve youth. The purchase and renovation of the Center was a collaborative effort among STARS Nashville, Oasis Center and United Neighborhood Health Services.

Nonprofits Seem a Natural Fit for Office Condos

There is a demand on the part of nonprofit organizations to own, as opposed to lease, office condominiums in prime locations. This article takes a look at the benefits to both the tenants and the managment companies of such spaces. This option of buying a "part of a whole" is a great way to create financial stability for organizations like NGOs that have little or no employee growth, who can not even think to purchase a whole building. In such a limited market and considering the advantages of owning, in a place like NYC, will this become a trend?

Nonprofits sharing IT systems, development costs

Efficiency, productivity and communication have improved dramatically in the past two years at one Columbus nonprofit and Tony Wells, a technology entrepreneur and philanthropist, thinks he knows why.

Not-for-Profit Advisory Services

Learn important strategies for solution development and then implementation.

Not-for-profits Ask: "Can We Build It?"

This article identifies important considerations for not-for-profits during the early planning phases of a project, including: the need to examine the organization's legal documents regarding its authority; project governance; project budget; issues associated with fundraising and financing; and alternative structures for collaborations.

NPT 100 Groups Turning Real Estate Into Cash

Mark Hrywna discusses how some nonprofit organizations have generated revenue from real estate investments.

Nurturing Nonprofits

The article discusses the shared amenities enjoyed by the tenants at the Thoreau Center San Francisco and how the Center is a sustainable model for advancing the nonprofit sector.

NYC Performing Arts Spaces

On the Same Page: Successful Program Collaborations

Presentation materials from 2011 Building Opportunities, May 9-11, 2011.

Presentations by:

Andy Johnston | Loudoun Cares

Gail Abarbanel | Stuart House

Carol Jackson | Haven for Hope

Jillian Spindle | Mission Economic Development Agency

One in Five Charities Considering Mergers to Help Survive Hard Economic Times

Nearly one in five charity leaders are looking at mergers and acquisitions as a potential way to ride out the turbulent economy, according to a new survey conducted by Bridgespan Group. The research indicates that characteristics such as expensive facilities make some nonprofit "fertile ground" for mergers.

Opening Plenary: Claiming Our Place in Place-Making

This presentation outlines the different approaches nonprofits can take to revitalize communities. These steps included historic preservation, developments that serve rather than displace, green building technologies, education/service provision, and utilization of the local work force.

Opening Plenary: Collaborating for Success

This presentation defines collaboration in concrete terms, giving light to the complex nature of cooperation within nonprofit sector. Wintermute evaluates the ways in which resources are shared between nonprofits

Opportunities in Renovation (part 2)

A photo-rich PowerPoint presentation delivered at the Community Building Bay Area workshop on July 13, 2006. It outlines steps for transitioning your building into a healthier, more environmentally friendly facility, and showcases the aesthetic potential of green interiors.

Opportunities in Renovation (part1)

A photo-rich PowerPoint presentation delivered at the Community Building Bay Area workshop on July 13, 2006. It outlines steps for transitioning your building into a healthier, more environmentally friendly facility, and showcases the aesthetic potential of green interiors.

Opportunities in Renovation (part3)

A photo-rich PowerPoint presentation delivered at the Community Building Bay Area workshop on July 13, 2006. It outlines steps for transitioning your building into a healthier, more environmentally friendly facility, and showcases the aesthetic potential of green interiors.

Organizational Capacity Assessment

A presentation on how to make a realistic assessment of your ability to take on a capital project. Includes questions to consider and examples. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Outsourcing Back‐Office Services in Small Nonprofits: Pitfalls and Possibilities

The Meyer Foundation made a grant to the Management Assistance Group (MAG) to support a study to identify alternative approaches, such as outsourcing or shared services, that could relieve the pressures on executive directors and help organizations function more effectively. Highlights include:

-Outsourcing shows promise as a strategy for helping nonprofits improve their back office operations.

-Entrepreneurs and businesses that offer outsourced services have a significant opportunity to create new business models to serve more nonprofits.

-Executive directors need to develop the skills required for successful outsourcing.

-Grantmakers should proceed with caution as they encourage grantees to consider outsourcing

Outsourcing Back‐Office Services in Small Nonprofits

This paper is intended to indentify innovative approaches to help smaller, community-based social change organizations address their administrative, finance, and other office support needs. 

Overview of Tax-Exempt Bond Financing

Because 501(c)(3) status gives nonprofits the right to borrow money by issuing debt that provides tax-exempt returns to investors, nonprofits can find a low cost alternatives to financing a center. This presentation provides various structures of and issues surrounding tax-exempt bonds.

Ownership & Governance for Nonprofit Centers

This presentation helps multi-tenant nonprofit centers understand various ownership and governance models and to select a model appropriate to the MTNC mission.

Ownership & Governance Models

Learn the pros and cons of various management and ownership structures: Office Condos & Co-ops; Independent nonprofit structures; Single Owner Options; Master Lease; Lease to Own Options. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

Ownership and Governance May 2009

Many innovative ownership and governance structures are available to guide the work of independent nonprofits coming together for a common purpose. This presentation showcases four models of ownership and governance. Explore the pros and cons of each and discover which model may work best for your project. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Partner Agreement for Joint Capital Campaigns: Al Sigl Center

Al Sigl Center Partner Agencies Partnership Campaign Plan.

Partner Agreement for Joint Capital Campaigns: Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

Cooperative Agreement for Joint Capital Campaigns of Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus.

Partner Resolution for Joint Capital Campaigns: Children & Family Services Center

Partner Resolution Form for Joint Capital Campaigns of Children & Family Services Center.

Planning & Visioning for Impact

Presentation materials from 2011 Building Opportunities, May 9-11, 2011.

Presentations by:

Jonathan Spack | Third Sector New England

Roxanne Hanson | The NonprofitCenters Network

Daniel Meyers | Al Sigl Community of Agencies

This overview of the planning and development process for shared space or services will help you start your project off right with a clear mission and impact goals.

Planning a Capital Campaign for Grassroots Groups

A description of the components, timeline and considerations for a capital campaign for grassroots organizations.

Planning for Success: Strategic Considerations

Get an overview of strategic questions you must consider when creating a nonprofit workspace that meets the mission of your organization as well as builds long-term assets for the community. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

Planning for Surprises: Long-term Management & Maintenance

Gain new insight into planning for the ongoing challenges that can affect nonprofit facilities. Topics include: a) Long-term maintenance plan; b) Financing options; c) Green renovations over time; and d) Planning your reserve fund. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

Plans and Programs for Maintenance and Capital Improvements

This presentation describes how MTNCs can create functional lease agreements that benefits all parties including landlord, tenant, tenant�s employees/volunteers, and vendors of the building. It explains how the operating costs of a center must be at the forefront of any building manager�s mind.

Planting a Seed: Foundations Build Communities with Shared Nonprofit Workspace

This new guide illuminates the benefits and challenges foundations experience in creating nonprofit centers. The free guidebook showcases foundations that have succeeded and provides concrete examples of the resulting benefits to the nonprofits, communities, and the foundations themselves.

Power Down: Efficient Operation Strategies for Nonprofit Centers

Jerry Bilton and Charlie Hall of the Community Service Building and Aaron Nelson of the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado share tips and tools to save money on energy and heating costs and strategies for operating your nonprofit center in a more sustainable, healthy and cost-efficient way. A webinar presented on November 6, 2008.

Powerful Public Partnerships

Hear the secrets to success for effective community collaborations led by or supported by government agencies. Discuss the ingredients of effective partnerships and mistakes to avoid.

Practical Partnerships: Collaborating with Academic Institutions

Academic institutions are excellent partners for attracting and retaining high quality interns. Learn how to work with college administrators and professors to develop exciting and challenging internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Presented at NCN Webinar on October 9, 2009.

Preparing for a Capital Project

A powerpoint presentation that describes the five major components of a capital project as well as tips for ensuring success. Delivered at Community Building, a gathering of Bay Area MTNCs and their partners.

Program Manager Job Description

Sample job description for a program manager at a nonprofit center with a focus on tenant engagement and community building.

Program Manager job description (Part time)

This is a job description at Third Sector New England for a part-time Program Manager at the NonProfit Center.

Project Manual and Charter

Sample project manual for Selecting and Working with Developers, Architects, and Contractors from Workshop Session B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Promotional Flyer for Social Innovation Centre

Flyer announcing the opening of the Centre for Social Innovation and its programs.

Property Manager Job Description

Sample job description for a property manager at a nonprofit center.

Providing Shared Services, Programs, Technology and Infrastructure

The second half of a presentation on effectively operating a MTNC. Discusses types of shared services and building management considerations. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Public and Private Partnerships May 2009

Creative partnerships between government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private developers can be the key to a sustainable project. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Quick Overview of the Development/Design Process: Building Your Development and Design Team

A table, list and chart walk the reader through the steps and stakeholders of phases of design from start-up to design and construction. The roles and responsibilities of all the project team members, from real estate broker to owner's rep, are summarized.

Radical Improvements in Hospital Design

An introduction to the wide range of options in the future of hospital design. Includes several case studies of radically different hospitals planned and existing.

Real Estate Acquisition and Development for Nonprofit Organizations:

Buying or renovating a building is a milestone event for any nonprofit. And while this important

step will present many challenges in the short run, it will ultimately allow your organization

to stabilize its real estate costs and risks and provide greater overall economic security for your

organization. Taking time to develop a clear roadmap and the right team at the outset of the

process will help maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges of acquiring or renovating

your property.

Real Estate Considerations

Explore real estate, design, and development issues that arise when doing a facilities project. Topics include: a) Real estate development and construction processes; b) Considerations for nonprofit center design, including green building options; and c) Putting together the deal and building your development team. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

Real Estate Services for Nonprofit Organizations

Non-Profit Organizations face daunting obstacles in providing for their office space needs. Because of this, organization such as CSI Consultants, Inc. provide services to nonprofits looking for a place to house thier organization. This site contains many helpful tools any nonprofit can apply to their own real estate needs.

Real Estate Transactions: Leasing Basics

A thorough fact sheet on working with real estate brokers, including services and fees, and the standard terms and calculations that are used to determine base rents.

Rental Overview

Rental overview from the David Brower Center.

Report finds nonprofits who share space reap numerous rewards

Article covering the release of the Executive Summary of Measuring Collaboration: The Benefits and Impacts of Nonprofit Centers

Responsibilities of Board Members

This excerpt from The Nonprofit Policy Sampler, Second Edition elaborates on general and individual board responsibilities by outlining the areas of board focus and stating detailed expectations for fundraising and committee service.

Revenue Generation through Shared Services

This overview of shared services details the options for services and management. Includes a discussion of benefits and challenges. Presented at the Global Strategic Innovations Conference

Role of the Board

This excerpt from The Nonprofit Policy Sampler, Second Edition states what defines the role of the board and sets clear expectations for board members.

Room Reservation Form

A reservation form template used for meeting room reservations.

Sample Budgeting Rationale for Shared Services at an Arts MTNC

A guide to how CDC operates their MTNC with regards to budgeting. Includes information on income, expenses, capital improvements, and services offered.

Sample Building Rules and Regulations

An axample of the rules and regulations of a building or center, as part of a lease agreement.

Sample Contract Specifics for an Arts MTNC

An explanatin of how to design a contract between a nonprofit and an arts MTNC.

Sample of Property Management Agreement

An actual property management agreement with a property manager for a California MTNC.

Sample Property Manager Agreement

A sample property manger agreement for a nonprofit center.

Sample Room Rental Reservation for Arts MTNC

An example of a form for reserving a meeting space at an arts MTNC.

Sample Shared Services of an Arts MTNC

A guide to the many shared services a MTNC can offer, including shared spaces, technology, administrative support, marketing, fundraising, financial management, and institutional development.

Sample Sublease Agreement - E4C Alberta

Sample sublease agreement by E4C Alberta.

Selected Resources to Read on Co-Locations That Promote Nonprofit & Public Organizations

Selecting and Working with Developers, Architects, and Contractors

Selecting and Working with Developers, Architects, and Contractors presentation and case studies from Workshop Session B of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Selecting and Working with Developers, Contractors and Architects May 2009

This presentation addresses the range of design and development issues that arise when doing a facilities project. Learn from experienced project managers and developers questions to ask during the vendor selection process, contracts and negotiations, and design, construction, and development processes. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Shared Services 101: Just the Basics

The nonprofit sector is evolving rapidly due to various reasons including decreased public support for services and changing tax laws. Remy argues that nonprofits need to reevaluate how they manage their organizations. She provides a history of the TIDES center as an example of how nonprofits and adapt to changing socio-political and economic conditions.

Shared Services Case Study: Centre for Social Innovation

A one-page case study of Centre for Social Innovation's shared services program. Part of the "Shared Services: A Guide to Creating Collaborative Solutions for Nonprofits."

Shared Services Case Study: Children & Family Services Center

A one-page case study of the Children & Family Services Center's shared services program. Part of the "Shared Services: A Guide to Creating Collaborative Solutions for Nonprofits."

Shared Services Case Study: Tides

A one-page case study of Tides' shared services program. Part of the "Shared Services: A Guide to Creating Collaborative Solutions for Nonprofits."

Shared Services Cooperatives

This report describes the general structure and operations of shared-services cooperatives and discusses some of the benefits accorded to their owners. This report will provide some insights for business people and public servants interested in organizing a shared-services cooperative, It discusses how they are organized and how they operate. This includes corporate structure, governance, and management. It also describes elements that promote the sucess of shared-services cooperatives.

Shared Services in the Nonprofit Sector

A summary and overview of shared services in the nonprofit sector, with case studies.

Shared Services Options

The following document is intended to start the discussion what services and resources that could be allocated in a collaborative way. For more information about Shared Services and case studies of organizations currently adopting

Shared Services Organizations

Learn how shared services organizations

centralized services to support multiple organizations.

Shared Services Overview

Explore the cost efficiencies in shared services such as meeting space, IT support, staffing, HR, and pooled purchasing. Add shared program. Learn how those services may be funded and organized and the pitfalls to avoid. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

Shared Services Overview May 2009

Shared services can reduce administrative and overhead expenses while increasing resources for mission and program-related activities. Explore the cost efficiencies of shared conference space, and collaborative administrative functions and technology. Learn how those services may be funded and organized, and the pitfalls to avoid. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Shared Services that Work: Surprise Findings from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Nonprofits

Shared services can help nonprofits operate more efficiently and nimbly by concentrating operations functions with well-trained professionals and freeing up program staff to focus on their missions. Commissioned by the Foundation For The Carolinas, Tides conducted a comprehensive feasibility study for shared services.

Shared Services: Strategically Expanding Your Service Offerings and Becoming a Multi-Functional SSO

Shared-Services Organizations (SSOs) reduce costs through synergy and shared resources. These real cost savings can be reinvested by nonprofits into real estate ventures or increased service provision. By applying a private sector model to the operations of a nonprofit entity, real advances are made and real goals are met.

Shared Services: The Foundation for Collaboration

This report focuses on shared services in the context of rural health networks. It discusses the types of shared ventures that networks typically engage in, the role network leaders

can play to coordinate and broker shared

services, and the issues that leaders should consider when deciding to share services.

Shared Staffing: Building on Core Competencies Webinar 2010

Sharing administrative services helps nonprofits invest in their biggest asset - their people. By freeing up staff from unrelated tasks, organizations can focus on their core competencies, such as mission and program-related activities. Explore innovative strategies in sharing human resources, administrative services, and financing functions across organizations.

Presented at NCN Webinar February 23, 2010.

Sharing for Change: Canada Helps

For donors, CanadaHelps.org simplifies the donating process, making it easy, quick and secure. For charities, CanadaHelps.org provides a cost effective alternative to setting up their own online donations facilities.

Sharing for Change: Common Roof

The Common Roof for Health and Social Services in Barrie and Area. Their steps in "Collaboration and Integration."

Sharing for Change: LGBT Network

The LGBT Giving Network is a group of organizations working together to engage and cultivate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and allied donors to help secure leadership gifts and long-term financial support to build stronger LGBT communities in Canada. The LGBT Giving Network addresses the need for improved engagement between non-profit charities, donors and business interested in the LGBT communities and issues.

Sharing for Change: Making Shared Spaces Work, The Science & Magic

The Science and magic of making shared spaces work begins with structuring the deal, bite selection, skills & experience, design, tenant recruitment & selection, and finally shared spaces.

Sharing for Change: Ontario Hospice Association

The Ontario Hospice Association is a volunteer driven, compassionate caring response to human needs.

Sharing for Change: Sage Centre

Sage Centre is dedicated to

conservation, environmental education and research,leadership development, civic engagement, and charitable capacity building. Sage projects are some of the most innovative, leading charitable initiatives in Canada and on the planet. They target root causes of complex social and environmental problems through research, education, community engagement.

Sharing for Change: Shared Services, Projects in Process

Muungano is a Swahili term for "Working Together." As project is in process, Black CAP, Africans in Partnership Against AIDS, and African Community Health Services formed a strategic alliance to determine next steps well in advance of 2010 .

Sharing for Change: Skills International

Skills International.ca connects with global skills and international trained individuals directing candidates to organizational career sites.

Sharing for Change: Structuring the Deal

Structuring the Deal Presentation introduced their panel, objectives, and capital structure.

Sharing for Change: Toronto HIV/AIDS Human Resources Collaboration

Too few people doing too much work? Missed opportunities for growth? Toronto HR Collaboration AIDS Service Organizations work together to provide support.

Sharing for Change: United Services Co-Op

United Community Services Co-Op work together to increase innovation and efficiency, and building capacity in the non-profit sector.

Sharing for Change: United Way of Canada, 211 Initiative (speaking notes)

Speaking notes from United Way of Canada, 211 Information Systems presentation.

Sharing Office Space Can Boost Nonprofit Effectiveness, Study Finds

Sharing Space: Critical Factors for Collocation Site Selection

This report provides a set of tools for the selection of collocation sites, drawing on our own experiences at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto, Canada.

ShoreBank Initial Review Process

For an initial review of your application, please provide ShoreBank with the following information along with this PDF.

Should We Consider a PRI?

Basic program-related investment criteria for foundations and nonprofit organizations. Uses the ART/New York project as an example.

Sierra to give nonprofits a new foundation

Sierra Health Foundation opens Nonprofit Innovation Center (12,500-square-foot) in the Sacramento area to help nonprofits save money, spur creativity and better serve their clients by sharing space, resources and ideas.

Sobrato: Helping nonprofits find an affordable home

For more than 50 years, the Sobrato family has been instrumental in developing Silicon Valley real estate. The family-run business is putting its portfolio to work for a growing list of nonprofits.

Social Network Analysis: Strategic Partnerships Through Collaborative Leadership

Dr. Streeter, professor at University of Texas School of Social Workm, analyzed collaboration at the Georgetown Community Resource Center.

Spaces at 520

A concise narrative report chronicling the development of this project from inception to ribbon-cutting for A.R.T./New York's multitenant facility for nonprofit theatre arts in Midtown Manhattan, Spaces at 520. It brought out the best of the myriad people who worked on it and, in the words of New York City Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, "...could serve as a model, not only for cultural organizations but also for a wide range of non-profits."

Square Feet: How to Navigate NYC’s Perilous Office Leasing Market: A Guide for Non-Profit Organizations

The Community Resource Exchange and Charles Isaacs prepared this practical guide to help New York City’s nonprofit organizations make good real estate decisions.

Staffing Benchmark Study

This benchmark survey provides rough estimates to compare staffing levels across a variety of Nonprofit Centers.

Standard Lease - Children & Family Services Center

Sample lease

Standard Lease Agreement - MarinSpace

Sample of a standard lease agreement

Start-Ups Share Space to Shave Costs in Slump

'Co-Working' rental deals find fresh impetus as entrepreneurs enjoy both lower overhead and networking

Steps to Create a Center

Describes what an organization needs to plan, implement and operate a MTNC.

Strategic Considerations for Nonprofit Centers

This presentation discusses important strategic considerations for Nonprofit Centers, including strategic focus, leadership/ownership, and center purpose.

Strategic Considerations for Nonprofit Centers May 2009

This introductory session provides an overview of what you need to know before moving forward with your project, including key planning questions in this economy. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Strategic Considerations in Creating and Operating Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Centers 2005

Brotsky & Hamilton describe why MTNCs are successful, how they affect surrounding communities, the financial feasibility and stability associated with real estate development in the nonprofit sector. They also discuss the necessity of well-formulated visions and purposes, as well as strategic steps nonprofits can take to create and utilize affordable space, share multi-service delivery/programmatic themes.

Strategic Considerations in Creating and Operating Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers 2006

This is the most recent rendition of our PowerPoint presentation on key strategies in creating and operating MTNCs. Delivered at the conference, "Moving Forward" in Madsion and Milwaukee on May 10 and 11, 2006, it covers the six, interdependent strategies that practitioners should consider in order to create and operate nonprofit facilities effectively.

Strategic Issues for Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers

Single page document highlighting key strategic issues for Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers.

Strategic Model for an MTNC

This graphic model outlines the strategic plan of Toronto's Centre for Social Innovation, including core activities, outcomes, and impact.

Strategic Plan for 2007

A sample annual strategic plan for MTNC Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center in Charleston, West Virgina.

Strategic Social Media: What Works for Nonprofit Centers

There's no denying that social media is an important facet of today's marketing strategies, but which tools are right for your center? Join us as center leaders share their social media best practices and help you decide which tools are most useful for your goals.

Study: Nonprofits Can Benefit by Locating with Other Nonprofits

Article covering the release of the Executive Summary of Measuring Collaboration: The Benefits and Impacts of Nonprofit Centers

Success Factors and Pitfalls of Shared Services

Kopecky schematically represents the costs and benefits associated with the sharing of resources between nonprofits through a detailed matrix in which he evaluates how a customer-focused organization provides support internally through economies of scale and standardization of processes. Such synergistic relations between nonprofits often lower costs by fostering increased programmatic efficiencies.

Successful Joint Capital Campaigns Webinar

Pooling resources and fundraising capacity can help make your Nonprofit Center project a reality. However, sharing donors and fundraising capacity can stretch the relationships of any nonprofit organizations. Learn from the experiences of three Centers who have successfully used joint capital campaigns to help finance their projects. Our speakers include Peggy Eagan of the Children and Family Service Center, Daniel Meyers of the Al Sigl Center, and Peter Tulipana of the Heartland Family Service.

Summary of Conference Room Policies and Procedures

NEW Center Summary of Conference Room

Policies and Procedures. The NEW Center hopes your event is successful. To ensure that it runs

smoothly, please read the following conditions carefully.

Sustainable Operations in Lean Times

Examine both revenue-generation and cost-cutting measures to make your facility self-sustaining. Topics include: Elements of a financially-feasible business models; Green building operations; Alternative revenue sources, including co-working space, conference room rental, and purchasing power agreements.

Tax Credits Used in Development

This is an overview of the different types of tax credits that could possibly be used in development and how they can be defined and applied.

Tax, Risk Management, and Building Manager Matters

Presentation about Key Issues in Operating and Managing a Center, from Workshop Session A of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

Tax-Exempt Bonds, 2005

This articles discusses tax-exempt bond types (including 501(c)(3)), state by states issues, and limitations giving an overview using statistics from the 2005 year.

Tax-Exempt Financing for Smaller Facilities

This presentation outlines the potential advantages and steps for small facilities seeking to access tax-exempt financing. Examples of three nonprofit facilities financed through a Washington State initiative are included.

Tax-Exempt Status for MTNCs

The experience of Loudon Cares in securing their tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.

Tech for Talk: Shared Phone & Internet Services Webinar

Explore the benefits of installing, sharing and operating a single shared communication system in your center. Gain information on everything from equipment and installation to costs, operations, management features and billing. Our speakers include: Alice Wagner from Tides and Brian Van Weele from Marin Community Foundation. Webinar presented on November 13, 2008.

Template: Nonprofit Center Objectives and Purpose for Founding Documents

This is a template of language that can be used in Articles of Incorporation and By-laws for nonprofit centers.

Tenant Emergency Guidelines

Sample emergency preparation and safety manual for MTNC tenants.

Tenant Recruitment and Marketing for Nonprofit Centers

Tenant recruitment and leasing issues are paramount to the long-term success of a shared nonprofit facility. This presentation will provide an interactive environment for questions and peer advice on leasing space in the current market. Presented at the Building for Sustainable Communities, Berkeley, CA, October 27, 2009.

Tenant Retention: Maintaining Full Occupancy in a Competitive Market

Retaining tenants in your nonprofit center requires tenacity and creativity. Whether your center is in a rural or urban area, there are effective strategies to retain tenants and boost the visibility of your center among the broader community. Three experienced nonprofit center professionals who, through learned experiences and unique relationship building programs, have found what works and what doesn't work for retaining their tenants.

Presented at NCN Webinar February 17, 2010.

Tenant Services Model

An actual spreadsheet of tenant services offered at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco

Tenant Services-Thoreau Center for Sustainability

A sheet that illustrates all the tenant services the Thoreau Center for Sustainability provides.

Tenant Survey Results

Results of a survey conducted by the Agora Foundation with the tenants of Toronto's Centre for Social Innovation. Includes survey methodology, questions and responses.

Tenant Town Hall Meeting Notes

Notes from town hall meetings with tenants at Thoreau Center. This meeting took a different approach to create a more intimate and "safe" space to express concerns in the open.

Tenants: From Policies and Procedures to Recruitment and Retention Presentation Notes

A presentation on the processes and challenges of selecting and retaining tenants, as well as lease negotiations and provisions. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Tenants: From Policies and Processes to Recruitment and Retention Outline

This outline uses the experience of a MTNC for seniors to raise points to consider in the selection, recruitment and retention of tenants.

The Community Wealth Seekers Guide: Mapping Your Assets and Identifying Opportunities

An interactive guide to assist organizations in assessing, then developing their "Community Wealth" potential. Includes a series of workbook exercises to assist in this process.

The David Brower Center

Presentation for Bay Area Nonprofit Center site visit during 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference

The Durst Organization and Green Building Options

Presentation about The Green Building Option during Workshop Session A of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

The Economy and Planning for Facilities Development

Here are some common-sense precautions to consider during tough economic crisis as you move forward to realize your facilities development project.

The Green Building Option

Presentation about Green Buildings, organic farming, capital improvement campaigns, and some case studies. From Workshop Session A of the 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

The Green Lease Rider

A resource for building owners who would like to update their current form of lease to comply with emerging green building laws and adopt leasing practices for sustainable building management.

The Green Tenant Toolkit

For landlords and tenants, this guide presents opportunities for landlord-tenant partnerships to minimize operating costs, save water, manage energy, and reduce carbon emissions by identifying split incentives and offering best practice solutions.

The Greener You Are, The Cleaner You Are:

"Go green by investing in green cleaning products that are safe and healthy for your office, your colleagues, and the environment." Here is a list of some well known and eco-friendly cleaners used in offices that are trying to be more healthy and environmentally conscious. Compare and contrast cleaner specs by finding out why it's smart to make the change, and learn more about how to be more critical in your own research!

The Marin Teen Center and Marin County Justice Center: From Crisis to Co-Location to Collaboration

Project description and lessons learned for the collaboration between the Marin Teen Center and the Marin County Justice Center.

The Market for a San Francisco Nonprofit Multi-tenant Project

A report on the results of a follow-up project to the "Nonprofts at Risk" report, to see how the San Francisco real estate climate for nonprofits was changing and to test some specific ideas with nonprofit leaders for how to address their organization's space needs moving forward.

The New Markets Tax Credit: A Valuable Tool for Economic Development

This twenty-three page paper give an overview of why and how to use New Market Tax Credits. It offers specific project examples and information on how to apply this credit to your own needs. It also offers an excellent resource section at the conclusion with websites, publications, and individual contacts.

The Nonprofit Report: Trends in Real Estate

Nonprofits weigh image when relocating...

The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle

This article addresses the need for nonprofits to build infrastructure to serve their beneficiaries efficiently.

The Norm Smith Social Business Center

This concept for a "social business" building outlines its mission and development and operation.

The Rush to Merge: Considerations About Nonprofit Strategic Alliances

The information presented here is not intended to be exhaustive but rather to help distinguish between the real and perceived forces that drive us toward and away from making alliances. It

lays out the key components needed to promote the long-term success of a strategic alliance and provides an overview of structural options.

Thoreau Center Environmental Policy Statement

Sample environmental policy by Thoreau Center for Sustainability

Tools for Tomorrow: Shared Technology May 2009

Today’s nonprofit organizations need the latest technology tools to effectively communicate with their stakeholders, manage their operations, and capture their knowledge and information. Explore successful models of shared technology tools. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Tools for Tomorrow: Shared Technology Webinar 2010

Today's nonprofit organizations need the latest technology to effectively communicate with their stakeholders, manage their operations, and capture their knowledge and information. Explore successful models of shared technology tools.

Presented at NCN Webinar on April 6, 2010

UBIT Research

This is a summary of my findings regarding UBIT and MTNC's from the IRS publications accessible on the IRS website. It is not a legal document and a tax lawyer should be consulted in fully understanding any particular case regarding UBIT and required tax payment.

United We Serve: Collaborative Community Programs May 2009

When organizations come together, their ability to serve the community can expand exponentially, leading to new innovations and opportunities. Learn about the types of exciting programs and services that organizations are creating together for their communities. Presentation given at the 2009 Building Opportunities Conference on May 19, 2009.

Using New Markets Tax Credits or Program-Related Investments to Finance Your Project

By leveraging private equity and utilizing tax programs/laws geared toward nonprofit centers, organizations can more heavily concentrate on fulfilling their mission. McQueen explains how the New Markets Tax Credit intends to stimulate $15 billion in private equity investment that will bring new jobs, services, physical revitalization, and ownership opportunities to low-income communities.

Using New Markets Tax Credits or Program-Related Investments to Finance Your Project ("Mission Driven Financing")

Introduction to New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Program-Related Investments (PRIs).

Vision, Purpose and Strategic Planning

A presentation on the importance of clarifying the vision and purpose of a MTNC, and developing a strategic plan. Discusses the potential impact of a MTNC on the NP sector and community. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Webinar: Know Your Market: Market Analysis and Marketing

Who are your potential tenants? How much should you charge for rent? How can you effectively reach them and when should you begin the recruiting process? Real estate professionals and nonprofit center managers share best practices for understanding your potential market, whether you are a developing project, a project in expansion, or just looking to cover regular tenant turnover in this economy. Learn how to conduct a market analysis and how to use it to create your rent structure and in a feasibility study for tenant recruitment. Presented at the NCN webinar February 10, 2009

Webinar: Shared Services: Allocation and Pricing Models

In current times, organizations are facing volatile funding streams, increased operating expenses, and heightened demand for services. Nonprofits need to respond with new strategies. Shared services offer a possible solution by reallocating physical resources, staff, and programs across traditional organizational boundaries.

But how do you ensure that your shared services model is sustainable? What pricing structure do you use and how do you allocate the costs and benefits among participating organizations? Join in this webinar to learn from leading shared service providers about their experiences and models for success. Presented at NCN webinar.

Welcome to 18th Street Arts Center: Mission-Driven Design for Multi-Use Projects

Mission Driven Design for Multi-Use Projects presentation from Workshop Session C of 2007 Collaborating for Success Conference.

What Attracts & Retains Nonprofit Tenant Organizations in Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Centers? Four Examples

Four examples on how to find how to attract and retain Nonprofit Tenant Organizations in Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Centers.

What Works: Collective Impact

Presentation materials from 2011 Building Opportunities conference, May 10-11.

What Works: Collective Impact

Discuss the new and growing strategy of collective impact to achieve transformative changes in communities, regions, and even states/provinces. Hear the five conditions of collective success based on international research.

What Works: Staffing Structures that Increase Impact

Effective operations hinge on a well-designed staffing structure. Learn how to develop a staffing plan that meets your center's needs and boosts your staff's impact.

Where can I find information about capital campaigns?

Links to information on capital campaigns.

Where Change Goes to Work

This brochure from Hub Bay Area describes the "Hub" concept and its effectiveness. The two Hubs, one in Berkeley at the David Brower Center and the Hub in the SF Chronicle building provide co-locating space for diverse constituencies serving the needs of their communities.

Why Green? Checklist for Environmentally Responsible Design and Construction

This resource is a review of why it is important to adopt green practices in green building, renovation, and management of office building space. With ideas for general design considerations, equiptment, siting and land use, materials, and job site and business, this is an overview of what it means to create healthy and economically smart space for your employees, coworkers, community, and world.

Why Office Design Matters

This excerpt discusses the breakdown of the office environment and what kinds of space workers are most productive in. A great introduction to office interior planning in order to start thinking about how to design or rearrange your space.

Work with What You've Got: Nonprofit Financial Sustainability

This article addresses various financial problems encountered by nonprofit centers during times of weakening economies. Gottlieb outlines how a struggling economy can detrimentally affect nonprofits. She provides suggestions for how nonprofits can escape the trap of faltering economic conditions by providing financial/fundraising advice that any nonprofit can utilize.

Working With Government Agencies PowerPoint Presentation

This presentation demonstrates the value of sharing resources and the power or interconnecting a MTNC with various city, state, and federal agencies. By focusing one�s mission on vision and purpose, MTNCs can effectively collaborate with public agencies to promote a healthy community and empowered citizenry.The Fort Mason center does just this by drawing in a diverse population with the aid of public programs

Working with Government Agencies, Presentation Transcription

A presentation on how to attract funding and support from city and state agencies. Also offers a rationale for partnering with government entities. Note: this document is a transcription and may contain typographical errors and omissions.

Youth Servers Facilities Study: Providing Financial Incentives for Sound Building Management

Describes findings of a report commissioned by the Nonprofit Finance Fund and the Charles Hayden Foundation to examine ways to provide financial incentives that would reverse disinvestment in facilities that serve low- and moderate-income youth.

YouthVille: Launching the Next Generation

Feature article spotlighting Detroit Youth Foundation's new Center, YouthVille.

[Ask-NCN: 65] policies for sharing conference rooms

We are just starting to develop policies, with help from our tenants, because we still have a lot of vacant space and the demand for time in the conference rooms is not that great yet. One policy is that no one can schedule more than three months in advance for time during the workday.

{Centered}: News for Grantseekers

Published monthly by The Grantsmanship Center, {Centered} provides a digest of useful articles for grantseekers and proposal writers, as well as expert advice from The Grantsmanship Center’s trainers. Our goal is to deliver practical information that will help you sharpen your grant research, proposal-writing, evaluation, and team-building skills. Subscriptions are free.