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May 09, 2019
The Appraisal Bias: How more equitable underwriting can increase capital in communities of color
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March 12, 2019
Exploring the continuum: Why community development projects need so much more than capital
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June 26, 2024
Understanding the Role of an Owner’s Representative for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
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April 23, 2024
Acquiring Donated or Discounted Property: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
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March 27, 2024
IFF’s Real Estate Solutions Team Shares Tips to Prepare for a Nonprofit Facility Project
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August 17, 2023
Projecting Operating Costs in a New Facility: A Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders
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July 19, 2023
Eight Ways Nonprofits Can Contribute to a Greener Future Through Their Facilities Projects
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May 24, 2023
Building a Team: Roles and Responsibilities for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
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March 22, 2023
Estimating the Cost of Facility Projects: A Real Estate and Construction Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders
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January 19, 2023
The ABCs of Facilities Projects: 27 Real Estate and Construction Terms Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
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February 16, 2022
Nonprofit Facility Planning Myths, Misconceptions, and Red Flags: Takeaways from The Columbus Foundation’s Nonprofit Forum
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July 12, 2021
“Not Here, Not Yet” – When Is the Right Time and Place for Nonprofit Facility Projects?
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September 15, 2020
10 Steps to Creating a Nonprofit Budget
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January 02, 2020
10 pieces of advice to help your organization prosper in 2020
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November 11, 2019
Ask a Real Estate Expert #4: How do you choose an architect and general contractor?
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October 09, 2019
Ask a Real Estate Expert #3: Is getting a building for $1 a good thing?
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September 04, 2019
Ask a Real Estate Expert #2: What is predevelopment?
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June 10, 2019
Ask a Real Estate Expert #1: What is deferred maintenance?
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