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One of the goals of the Marin Community Foundation Loan Fund is to provide free technical assistance on financing and act as a resource for current borrowers and the broader nonprofit community in Marin County.
The Loan Fund offers technical assistance in the following ways:
- One-on-one Technical Assistance: Loan Fund staff offer one-on-one technical assistance to Marin-based nonprofit organizations. In many cases, this is done for potential and current borrowers as they navigate the MCF loan application process and, subsequently, throughout the life of the loan. However, Loan Fund staff can provide one-on-one assistance and feedback to non-borrower organizations as well.
- Collaborative Workshops: The Loan Fund has joined with other nonprofit professionals and organizations to host half-day workshops on specific topics. Past workshops included sessions on understanding nonprofit financial statements, insurance, and budgeting.
- Outside Speakers: The Loan Fund facilitates the presentations of outside speakers with expertise on topics relevant to nonprofit organizations. Past presentations included “How to Make the Most of your Finance Committee” and “Affordable Housing in Marin County.”
For more information on any of the Loan Fund’s technical assistance programs, please contact Marc Rand, loan officer, at 415.464.2522 or by email.
Web resources of interest:
The Marin Community Foundation Loan Fund recommends the following resources to help nonprofit groups learn more about financing and lending sources:
Websites of groups offering technical assistance:
Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership: offers workshops and a library with resources on many topics related to nonprofit financing
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: offers workshops, consulting, and publications on many topics related to nonprofit financing
Other lenders who specialize in providing technical assistance and loans to nonprofit organizations:
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Northern California Community Loan Fund
Northern California Grantmakers
Low Income Investment Fund
Marin Housing Help
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