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Published in the late 1990's, the Enterprise Community Development Library remains an invaluable reference collection for nonprofit organizations dedicated to revitalizing and reconnecting neighborhoods to mainstream America. It offers industry-proven information in simple, easy-to-read formats. From planning to governance, fund raising to money management, and program operations to communications, the Community Development Library can help your organization succeed. Select a series title to view and download copies of single publications.

	Communications Series: Action Alerts: Mobilizing Your Network Annual Reports: Presenting Your Successes Brochures: Distilling Your Message Communications: Getting the Word Out Marketing Sheets: Promoting Your Program Media Relations: Publicizing Your Efforts Neighborhood Tours: Showcasing Your Results Newsletters: Informing Your Public Community Development Does Work (Video)
	Fund Raising Series: Establishing a Relationship with a Federated Campaign Organizing Your Office and Staff for Your Fund-Raising Efforts Staging Special Eve nts The Fund-Raising Process Community Development Does Work (Video)
	Governance Series: Assessing Your Organization Board Basics Building and Managing a Better Board Evaluating Your Executive Director Leadership Skills for Board Members
	Money Management Series: Assessing Your Organization's Finances Creating a Budget that Works Developing Realistic Cash Flow Projections Sound Financial Management Understanding Financial Statements Understanding the Federal Rules for Nonprofit Fiscal Management
	Planning Series: A Guide to Community Planning Effective Strategic Planning Planning a New Business Venture
	Program Operations Series: Creating Homes for People with Special Needs Creating Multifamily Rental Housing Through Renovation Developing and Managing Scattered-Site Rental Housing Developing Multifamily Housing with New Construction Developing Single-Family Subdivisions New Construction of Single-Family Housing for Infill Operating a Home Improvement Program Successful Single-Family Acquisition and Rehabilitation Understanding the HOME Investment Partnership Program

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