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  1. March 20, 2026

    Capital to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact: A Step-by-Step Guide to IFF’s Lending Process
    Category: Resources
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  2. February 05, 2026

    Webinar Recaps: Achieving Readiness for Nonprofit Community Development Projects
    Category: Resources
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  3. January 29, 2026

    Maximizing Grant Writing Success: A Roadmap for Nonprofits
    Category: Resources
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  4. October 29, 2025

    Four Ways to Make Early Learning Spaces More Accessible for All Children
    Category: Resources
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  5. July 28, 2025

    A 10-Step Plan to Create Better Nonprofit Budgets
    Category: Resources
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  6. June 25, 2025

    Achieving Real Estate and Capital Readiness for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
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  7. November 25, 2024

    Creating Green Buildings: A Guide to Energy Assessments for Nonprofit Organizations
    Category: Resources
  8. October 23, 2024

    12 Questions to Ask a Lender When Considering a Loan for a Nonprofit Facility Project
    Category: Resources
  9. September 25, 2024

    Seven Budget-Friendly Investments to Upgrade School Facilities
    Category: Resources
  10. August 27, 2024

    How to Select an Architect for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
  11. July 29, 2024

    To Rent or Buy? Considerations for Nonprofits in Need of a New Facility
    Category: Resources
  12. June 26, 2024

    Understanding the Role of an Owner’s Representative for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
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  13. May 28, 2024

    Saving for the Future vs. Investing in Impact: Managing Liquidity at Nonprofit Organizations
    Category: Resources
  14. April 23, 2024

    Acquiring Donated or Discounted Property: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
    Category: Resources
  15. March 27, 2024

    IFF’s Real Estate Solutions Team Shares Tips to Prepare for a Nonprofit Facility Project
    Category: Resources
  16. February 22, 2024

    Nine Ways Nonprofits Can Invest in Growth in an Uncertain Economic Environment
    Category: Resources
  17. January 23, 2024

    New Markets Tax Credits: A Primer for Nonprofit Leaders
    Category: Resources
  18. September 25, 2023

    A How-to Guide to Publicizing Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
  19. August 17, 2023

    Projecting Operating Costs in a New Facility: A Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders
    Category: Resources
  20. July 19, 2023

    Eight Ways Nonprofits Can Contribute to a Greener Future Through Their Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
  21. June 21, 2023

    Calculating the Cost of Borrowing Money: Amortization 101 for Nonprofit Leaders
    Category: Resources
  22. May 24, 2023

    Building a Team: Roles and Responsibilities for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
  23. April 24, 2023

    Five Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Consider More Than Interest Rates When Evaluating Loan Options
    Category: Resources
  24. March 22, 2023

    Estimating the Cost of Facility Projects: A Real Estate and Construction Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders
    Category: Resources
  25. February 21, 2023

    The ABCs of Borrowing Money: 30 Debt-Related Terms Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
    Category: Resources
  26. January 19, 2023

    The ABCs of Facilities Projects: 27 Real Estate and Construction Terms Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
    Category: Resources
  27. April 19, 2022

    Ask a Nonprofit Lender: Why Should a Nonprofit Consider Debt for a Facility Project?
    Category: Resources
  28. February 16, 2022

    Nonprofit Facility Planning Myths, Misconceptions, and Red Flags: Takeaways from The Columbus Foundation’s Nonprofit Forum
    Category: Resources
  29. July 12, 2021

    “Not Here, Not Yet” – When Is the Right Time and Place for Nonprofit Facility Projects?
    Category: Resources
  30. September 15, 2020

    10 Steps to Creating a Nonprofit Budget
    Category: Resources
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  31. November 11, 2019

    Ask a Real Estate Expert #4: How do you choose an architect and general contractor?
    Category: Resources
  32. October 09, 2019

    Ask a Real Estate Expert #3: Is getting a building for $1 a good thing?
    Category: Resources
  33. September 04, 2019

    Ask a Real Estate Expert #2: What is predevelopment?
    Category: Resources
  34. July 20, 2019

    Do you really need a policies & procedures manual?
    Category: Resources
  35. July 20, 2019

    What should you track on your dashboard?
    Category: Resources
  36. July 20, 2019

    Who sets the budget?
    Category: Resources
  37. July 20, 2019

    Want to build a strong future? Build LUNA.
    Category: Resources
  38. June 10, 2019

    Ask a Real Estate Expert #1: What is deferred maintenance?
    Category: Resources