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"Program planning takes time and energy, but its benefits can be time-saving in the end. This section will take you through the program planning process step by step, offering examples and providing a list of resources to assist you."

An except from the "Getting Started" chapter of CRE's From Vision to Reality: A Guide to Launching a Successful Nonprofit

"What's really great is that you understand grassroots organizations. Sometimes you get consultants that are used to working with businesses. But at CRE you have sense you're working with someone who knows what it's like to slug it out in the trenches."

- Terry Greiss, ED, Irondale Ensemble Project

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Is Bigger Better

CRE has developed practical management manuals to help organizations, funders and individuals address important issues. Below is a list of publications and reports that are available for free online. Or check out relevant articles in our blog or our links page for more resources.

The Case for Small Nonprofits

This publication is available for download. Simply click the "Download Now" link and fill out the form. You will be instantly directed to the download page.

Executive Director Fran Barrett writes about the importance of small, community-based nonprofits. Article from The Nonprofit Quarterly Fall 2009.