Since 1979, the Center has fostered healthy neighborhoods and communities by
improving the performance of nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues and
serving underserved populations.

Current Services

or seminars by category

Nonprofit Resource Library:
Resources to identify and research potential funding sources.

Compensation & Benefits Survey:
Annual survey of nonprofit salaries and benefits.

Nonprofit Directions:
Job listings for Californian nonprofit organizations.

Arts Loan Fund:
Financial tool for small-mid arts organizations' and artists' cash flow needs.

Consulting:
Services range from strategic planning to board development.

Highlights

The Grant Seeker's Handbook is now online!
Read The Grant Seeker's Handbook, an essential resource for anyone seeking funds to support their organization or efforts.

Starting a Nonprofit?
Read a short article on how to start a nonprofit, which includes Get Ready; Get Set (free publication to download). We also have this publication in Spanish - En Sus Marcas... Listos....and an upcoming classes:
Essential Tools for New Executive Directors
To Be or Not To Be: How to start a Nonprofit Organization

Watch the CNM Commercial
Shot by Sheila O'Callaghan, this commercial highlights the many resources of the Center.

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