The Community Economic Development unit has expertise in and makes presentations about the following topics:

	Qualities of a Capable Community Organization
	Community Needs Assessment
	How to Write a Mission Statement
	Organizational Decision Making
	How to Recruit and Motivate Stakeholders
	How to have Effective Meetings
	Strategic Planning
	How to Structure your Organization
	Nonprofit Tax Exemption
	Unrelated Business Income
	Restrictions on Lobbying and Political Campaigning
	Fundraising
	Contracts and Leases
	Annual Reporting Responsibilities for Nonprofits
	Legal Issues for Start Up Small Businesses
	Developing and Financing Affordable Housing Development
	Public Participation in the Planning Process

The Community Economic Development unit makes presentations to groups of 10 or more from:

	Nonprofit organizations
	Community-based organizations
	Tenant organizations
	Groups that want to form organizations
	Business technical assistance providers
	Entrepreneurial training organizations
	Organizations that do outreach and education

To request a presentation or more information, please call our intake line at (213) 640-3954 or click here for more contact options.