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CRE Publications for Nonprofits

"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

"One of things I appreciate about CRE is that it understands about organizational capacity. CRE begins with what the organization has and what it practically can do."

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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.
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How to Navigate NYC's Perilous Office Leasing Market: A Guide for Non-Profit Organizations

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.
Are you a small to mid-size non-profit group looking to relocate in New York City? Are you a non-profit executive who rarely and reluctantly has had to deal with the world of commercial real estate? Then you need this manual! This guide was designed to level the playing field, and help you protect your organization's long-term interests. It will guide you through each step of the leasing process, from the all-important advance planning, to finding suitable space, to negotiating the financial, legal and construction-related issues of the lease.