Glossary of Financial Terms
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Facility Projects: Before You Begin
Read our three part series on issues to consider before undertaking a facility project.

• What is a Facility Project?
  An introduction to the things you should think about if you're considering a facility project.
• Deciding on a Facility Project
  Featuring a list of questions that will help you figure out if your facility project is the right one for your organization.
• Pitfalls and Dangers to Avoid
  Help minimize risks and prevent costly mistakes during your facility project.

Case Studies: Managing Facilities Projects

Appreciating Depreciation: Thinking Strategically About Fixed Assets
Nonprofits that own or operate historic facilities often struggle to cover the high costs of maintenance and repair of these properties, and many do not adequately "fund" depreciation. This case study tells us the story of how The Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) developed a new financial model and operations plan to secure the future of its beautiful facilities.

Twenty-Twenty Hindsight: A Community Leader's Advice to Nonprofit Executives
The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center's Executive Director Elaine Ng shares her insights on the struggles and successes of negotiating for property ownership and major facility renovation. Ng and NFF provide insights on what to keep in mind when pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and handling the internal struggles implicit in organizational change.

Eyes Wide Open: Becoming a Green Landlord In this case study, NFF explores how Third Sector New England (TSNE) moved beyond the dream of controlling its costs to owning a financially and programmatically-grounded green building. By linking together its mission, programs and financial model, TSNE emerged as a leading social change landlord in Boston, while simultaneously achieving LEED and ENERGY STAR certification for its NonProfit Center.

Moving guide
Find out about the whole moving process: who you need to involve in the moving process and when, how to manage a moving schedule and budget, how to prepare for the move, select a mover, and manage the move.

Moving schedule
Use this tool to map out your moving timeline and get a handle on the tasks you need to plan for.

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