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Enterprise is the cornerstone of information and resources for the community development professional. Photo: Harry Connolly

Enterprise's Information Resources are lauded by professionals in the community development industry.

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Bringing Home the Benefits of Energy Efficiency to Low-Income Households (PDF, 5MB)
A new Enterprise publication that makes the case for a national commitment to increase the energy efficiency in affordable housing, especially homes for low-income people.

Models of Excellence awards
Urban Land Institute's Terwiliger Center announces a call for entries for the Models of Excellence in Workforce Housing awards.

KnowledgePlex Expert Chat: Sustainable Communities -- The Greening of Housing and Community Development
A three-part series on the intersections of green policies and programs with the fields of housing and community development.

  • Chat 1 - The Transformative Power of Urban Greening: Thursday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET
  • Chat 2 - Green Affordable/Workforce Housing and Green Neighborhoods Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m. ET The construction of new energy efficient green buildings is taking
  • Chat 3 - Sustainability and Community Development in the Future

2008 MetLife Awards
Community-based or regional nonprofits and tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities could win up to $40,000 in unrestricted funds. Applications for the MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing are due by midnight, Friday, May 16.

Vital Links: Housing’s Contributions to the Nation’s Health and Education Objectives
Two new in-depth research analyses of the impact of housing on health and education reveal the critical role of decent, affordable rental and owned homes. The research sheds light on the many ways that housing helps ensure a brighter future for children and their families and makes a strong case for elevating housing to its rightful place on the national agenda.

Enterprise Resource Database
The Enterprise Resource Database includes 600 "find-out-how, do-it-now" model documents that can be browsed or searched to find the best in background, adaptable documents and research.

Funding Database
Enterprise's searchable funding database of 1,000 community development funders will save you hours of work. Locate funders by geographic area, focus of funding or types of support.

Housing Developer Pro® Software (HDP)
The best automation tool for Rehabilitation Specialists – Automates specification writing, cost estimating, and construction management functions for small rehab projects. This is now offered through Community Development Software. Call 877.843.4790 for information or technical support. If you are an Enterprise Network member, you are eligible to receive 5% off the purchase price.

MoneyNet
We have separated MoneyNet into two areas to help you navigate them more easily. Our funding database can be searched for funding opportunities. The fundraising tutorial walks you step-by-step through a process for setting up efficient and effective fundraising systems and houses the section on web resources for funding.

Neighborhood Survey Pro® Software (NSP)
Software to automate doing building condition surveys and resident interviews using a palmSource® hand-held computer.  Used by neighborhood based organizations and residents in communities across the country. This is now offered through Community Development Software. Call 877.843.4790 for information or technical support. If you are an Enterprise Network member, you are eligible to receive 5% off the purchase price.

Newsletters
Because information is vital to the success of our work and that of our partners, we publish a variety of newsletters and other periodic reports on trends and initiatives in community development. Some of these newsletters are for industry professionals and some for the general audience with an interest in America's communities.

Publications Catalog
Almost 100 titles make up our library of publications, and the vast majority of them are available to download for free in PDF format. You can browse by title or category.

Technical Assistance
Through our offices across the country, Enterprise provides one-on-one expertise, through its staff or consultants, to help community-based organizations prepare their boards, partners, staff and administration to carry out their work. We provide technical assistance in property and asset management, housing development, financial management, organizational development, strategic planning, supportive housing, resident services and housing preservation.

Tutorials
Four tutorials take you step-by-step through the complex process of starting up a new program in fundraising, housing, resident services or workforce development. They include model documents and downloadable resources you can adapt to get started quickly.

 

 

   
 

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