The Design Collaborative maintains a list of local groups who offer technical assistance and other resources for predevelopment.
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| Predevelopment Training and Technical Assistance |
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| Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition |
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1207 Chestnut Street
6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 1910
215-851-1738
http://www.gpuac.org/programs/programs_econ_1.html |
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Economic Development Unit: Identifies and develops strategies to solve community and economic development concerns in the Metropolitan Philadelphia region. Works in partnership with project developers, owners, construction firms and universities. |
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| Local Initiatives Support Corporation Philadelphia (LISC Philadelphia) |
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The Cast Iron Building
718 Arch Street, Suite 500S
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-3801
http://www.liscnet.org |
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Provides technical assistance and training to community development corporations engaged in residential development and commercial corridor redevelopment. |
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| Neighborhoods Now (formerly PNDC) |
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1211 Chestnut Street
Suite 310
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel 215-564-9470
Fax 215-564-9474
http://www.neighborhoodsnowphila.org |
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Provides technical assistance and operating funds to build the organizational and development capacities of community development corporations. |
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| The Nonprofit Finance
Fund of Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey (NFF) |
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1616 Walnut Street,
Suite 1918
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-9426
http://www.nonprofitfinancefund.org
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Offers workshops and
consultations to help small and medium-sized nonprofits
plan and evaluate facilities projects. |
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| Partners for Sacred Places |
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1700 Sansom Street,
10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-3234
http://www.sacredplaces.org
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Provides workshops,
consulting services, publications, and conferences to
help individuals and communities with the tasks of religious
property stewardship and community use. New pilot program
will provide in-depth training to congregations in West
and North Philadelphia. |
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| Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) |
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P.O. Box 22641
1314 Chestnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-732-5829
http://www.pacdc.org |
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Information on policy,
funding opportunities, and educational programs for community
development. |
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| The Philadelphia Empowerment
Zone |
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One Parkway
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
http://www.empowermentzone.org |
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Promotes economic
and community development within the American Street,
North Central, and West Philadelphia Empowerment Zones
through technical assistance and financial incentives.
Operates three community lending institutions that provide
micro loans, peer lending programs, and small business
loans within the empowerment zones. |
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| Philadelphia Green of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society |
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100 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-988-8800
http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org
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Provides materials,
technical assistance, and education programs to develop
and maintain quality landscapes and urban open spaces
in Philadelphia. Excellent source of information on local
resources for urban greening and vacant land management. |
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| Philadelphia Neighborhood
Recovery Tour |
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| http://www.pnrt.org/ |
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A web-guided tour
of 27 successful neighborhood reinvestment ventures accomplished
through the collaboration of communities and local governments. |
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| Philadelphia Nonprofit Capacity-Building Collaborative (PNCBC) |
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http://www.npowerpa.org/resources/tools/default.asp
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PNCBC is a consortium of nonprofit organizations providing capacity-building assistance and other services to Philadelphia area nonprofits. PNCBC's members deliver an array of services to both start-up and established nonprofit groups, including assistance with board development, financial planning, fundraising, marketing, and legal matters, among other areas. |
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| Preservation Alliance
of Greater Philadelphia |
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1616 Walnut St.
Suite 2110
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-1146
http://www.preservationalliance.com
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Offers advice and
information on preservation techniques and funding for
the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings
and sites. |
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| TreeVitalize |
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Patrice Carroll, Project Director
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 North 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-988-8874
http://www.treevitalize.net |
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Provides technical assistance and training to help communities plant trees in their neighborhoods and watersheds in order to restore the region's tree cover |
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| Wharton Community Consultants |
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407-11 Fairmount
Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-5550
www.wga.wharton.upenn.edu/club_info |
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Wharton School of Business graduate students provide consulting and advisory services to nonprofit organizations. Services include business and strategic planning, marketing and public relations, and financial analysis. |
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| Women's Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) |
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407-11 Fairmount
Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-5550
http://www.wcrpphila.com/ |
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Conducts workshops and offers advisory services on facilities development. Also maintains list of resources for predevelopment funding, capital campaigns, and loan financing. |
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| Predevelopment Design Assistance
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| Affordable Housing Design
Advisor |
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| http://www.designadvisor.org
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Step-by-step guide
through the design and development process. Created to
support community-based organizations engaged in housing
development. Very helpful during predevelopment phase. |
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| AIA Philadelphia (Philadelphia
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects) |
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117 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-3186
http://www.aiaphila.org
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Maintains directory
of local architecture firms and lists of architecture
firms by areas of expertise. Distributes "You and
Your Architect", a consumer's guide to architectural
services and selecting an architect. Both publications
are available through the AIA Philadelphia Bookstore. |
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| Community Design Collaborative |
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1216 ArchSt.,
First Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-587-9290
www.cdesignc.org
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Offers grants of preliminary design services to nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region. Design assistance provided by skilled volunteers from the design professions. |
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| The Center for Innovation in Affordable Housing Design |
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| www.design.upenn.edu/copc/aboutusreal.html |
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A partnership to create innovative and replicable affordable housing designs, and demonstration housing in the Mantua and West Powelton neighborhoods of West Philadelphia. |
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| Design Advocacy Group |
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| www.designadvocacy.org |
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Provides an independent, informed public voice for design quality in the Philadelphia region. Hosts regular public meetings and programs on design, development, and planning issues. |
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| Hamer Center for Community
Design Assistance |
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Pennsylvania State
University
4601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-471-2223
http://www.hamercenter.psu.edu
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Academic program that offers design assistance to Philadelphia nonprofits. Design assistance provided by architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning students and their professors. |
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| Penn Praxis |
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University of Pennsylvania,
Graduate School of Fine Arts
210 South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.design.upenn.edu/pennpraxis |
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Academic program that
offers design and planning assistance both locally and
internationally. Design assistance is provided by architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban planning graduate students
led by practicing design professionals. |
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| Neighborhood Descriptions and Data |
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| Neighborhood Information
Systems |
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Cartographic Modeling Lab
University of Pennsylvania
Meyerson Hall
210 S. 34th St, Room G12
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-4098
http://www.cml.upenn.edu
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Online service for
mapping and visual displays of neighborhood data (demographics,
vacancy, physical condition). |
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| Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) |
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1234 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9727
http://www.phila.gov/ohcd/
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Produces yearly Consolidated
Plan detailing housing and community development activities
to receive federal funding. OHCD is also a resource for
housing and economic development grant and loan programs. |
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| Philadelphia Association
of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) |
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P.O. Box 22641
1314 Chestnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-732-5829
http://www.pacdc.org
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Information on policy,
funding opportunities, and educational programs for community
development. |
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| Philadelphia City Planning
Commission |
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1515 Arch Street,
13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-4615
http://www.philaplanning.org
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Resource for information
(demographics, recent development, capital improvements,
neighborhood plans) relevant to development proposals. |
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| Philadelphia Neighborhoods
On-line |
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| http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org |
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Maintains neighborhood
profiles and lists of community-based organizations and
elected officials searchable by geographical area. |
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| Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority |
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1234 Market Street,
16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.phila.gov/rda/ |
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Property acquisition
and disposition to assemble development sites. Manages
programs to facilitate vacant lot and building acquisition
and reuse. |
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| Predevelopment Funding |
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| Local Initiatives Support
Corporation Philadelphia (LISC Philadelphia) |
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The Cast Iron Building
718 Arch Street, Suite 500S
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-3801
http://www.lisc.org |
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A nonprofit community
development support organization that provides loans to
community development corporations. |
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| The Nonprofit Finance
Fund of Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey (NFF) |
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1608 Walnut Street, Suite 703
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-9426
http://www.nonprofitfinancefund.org |
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Provides grants to
small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations for facilities
and business planning. NFF also provides loans for facilities
projects. |
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| Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) |
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1234 Market Street,
17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9727
http://www.phila.gov/ohcd/ |
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Resource for housing
and economic development grant and loan programs.Also
produces yearly Consolidated Plan detailing housing and
community development activities to receive federal funding. |
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| Partners for Sacred Places |
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1700 Sansom Street,
10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-3234
http://www.sacredplaces.org
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Helps individuals
and communities with the tasks of religious property stewardship
and community use. Has new pilot program that will provide
grants for technical assistance to community-serving congregations
of older historic buildings in West and North Philadelphia. |
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| Regional Foundation Center |
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The
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5423
http://www.library.phila.gov/rfc/rfcabout.htm
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Offers a comprehensive
list of information on grantmakers. |
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| Philadelphia Association
of Community Corporations (PACDC) |
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P.O.
Box 22641
1314 Chestnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-732-5829
http://www.pacdc.org |
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Information on policy,
funding opportunities, and educational programs for community
development. |
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| The Reinvestment Fund
(TRF) |
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718 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-1130
http://www.trfund.com |
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Offers loans to community
service organizations serving low- and moderate-income
people or located in low- and moderate-income communities.
TRF also has lending programs focused on affordable housing,
ventures financing, and sustainable energy. |
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| The William Penn Foundation |
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2 Logan Square, 11th
Floor
100 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-988-1830
http://www.williampennfoundation.org |
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Offers grants to nonprofit
organizations for the facilities projects. |
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| Women's Community Revitalization
Project (WCRP) |
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407-11 Fairmount
Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-5550
http://www.wcrpphila.com |
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Maintains list of
resources for predevelopment funding, capital campaigns,
and loan financing. Also conducts workshops and offers
advisory services on facilities development. |
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| Organizational Development |
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| Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia |
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200 South Broad Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-3620
http://www.artsbusiness.org |
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TechConnection for the Arts offers a professional help desk service for the staff of arts and cultural organizations. The Resources bank offers donated office furniture to arts and cultural organizations. |
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| Center for Community Nonprofit
Organizations, The |
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Temple University,
Beasley School of Law
The Center for Community Nonprofit Organizations
1719 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-1465
http://www.temple.edu/ccno |
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Law school clinical
program provides pro bono legal services to nonprofit
organizations. |
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| Center for Responsible
Funding, The |
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924 Cherry St., Suite
520
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-925-6140
http://www.responsiblefunding.org |
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Provides fundraising
training and technical assistance, with particular emphasis
on individual giving. |
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| Community Accountants |
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3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-898-9333 |
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Provides volunteer
accounting services, treasurer training program, and referrals. |
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| LaSalle University Nonprofit
Center |
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1900 W. Olney Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-951-1701
http://www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org |
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Board training, recruitment,
and referrals; consulting services and educational programs
for nonprofit boards and staffs. |
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| Leadership, Inc. |
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123 South Broad St.,
Suite 2044
Philadelphia, PA 19109
215-893-9999
http://www.leadershipinc.org |
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Training and placement
of talented leaders from the private sector interested
in serving on nonprofit boards. Resource for obtaining
new board members. |
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| New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator |
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4700 Wissahickon Avenue
Suite 126
Philadelphia, PA 19144-4248
215.951.0300
http://www.rhd.org/programs/prg_nb.asp |
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The New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator (A project of the Resources For Human Development group) provides small and startup nonprofit programs with the support and resources they need to build their capacity and effectiveness. |
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| Neighborhoods Now (formerly PNDC) |
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1211 Chestnut Street
Suite 310
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel 215-564-9470
Fax 215-564-9474
http://www.neighborhoodsnowphila.org |
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Provides technical assistance and operating funds to build the organizational and development capacities of community development corporations. |
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| NPower PA |
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1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-557-1559
http://www.npowerpa.org |
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Part of a national network of independent, locally based nonprofits that provide high-quality, unbiased, affordable and appropriate technology assistance to other nonprofits. |
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| Philadelphia Cares |
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100 S. Broad St.,
Suite 620
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-564-4544
http://www.philacares.com |
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Recruits corporate
and individual volunteers to assist nonprofits on hands-on
projects; designs volunteer projects in partnership with
nonprofits in Philadelphia region. |
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| Philadelphia Law Works |
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2 S. 15th Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia PA 19102
(215) 523-9550
http://www.philadelphialawworks.org |
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Provides free legal assistance to nonprofits, small businesses and homeowners. |
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| Philadelphia Nonprofit Capacity-Building Collaborative (PNCBC) |
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http://www.npowerpa.org/resources/tools/default.asp
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PNCBC is a consortium of nonprofit organizations providing capacity-building assistance and other services to Philadelphia area nonprofits. PNCBC's members deliver an array of services to both start-up and established nonprofit groups, including assistance with board development, financial planning, fundraising, marketing, and legal matters, among other areas. |
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| Philadelphia Volunteer
Lawyers for the Arts |
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251 South 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-3385
http://www.pvla.org
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Provides pro bono
legal services and basic business counseling to area artists
and cultural organizations. |
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| United Way: Teaming for Technology |
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Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia PA 19103
215-665-2500
http://www.uwsepa.org/team4tech/ |
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Helps individuals, non-proft agencies and communities further their missions by building and improving their technological capacity. |
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| Wharton Community Consultants |
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| www.wga.wharton.upenn.edu/club_info.asp |
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Wharton School of Business graduate students provide consulting and advisory services to nonprofit organizations. Services include business and strategic planning, marketing and public relations, and financial analysis. |
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| University of Pennsylvania's Entrepreneurship Clinic |
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University of Pennsylvania Law School
Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies
3400 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.law.upenn.edu/clinic/elc/ |
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Offers free transactional legal assistance to nonprofit organizations and small businesses. |
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