Community-based organizations (CBOs) have made numerous contributions to America's neighborhoods. They have organized selVices, mobilized local development capital, channelled the enthusiasm of neighborhood volunteers, and articulated community needs to public and private sector decision-makers. To do this work, CBOs depend on private sector contributions. This requires that CBO executive directors spend a large portion of their time raising funds for organizational support and project development

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