How to Tell Your Organization’s Story Using Data
Collaborate with local organizations to increase
Capital
Capacity
Competency
Jointly pursue diversified funding
Use a Memorandum of Understanding
Identify workforce in community
Plan on how to train and include workforce
Identify certified individuals
Direct employ & seek sub-contract and/or reimbursement
501c3 Non Profit Designation
+ Tax Exempt + Grant Access
Community Development Corporation Designation
+ Government funding preferred entity + CDFI funding preferred entity
Community Development Financing Institution Designation
+ Government training dollars + Formula grants + Continuation grants
Community Fund Designation
+ Role as Grantmaker
+ Bank funding through Community Reinvestment Act
Community Land Trust Designation
+ Role as Landowner
+ Roles as Community benefit decision maker
