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Process for Joining the NeighborWorks Network

Application Review Phase

NeighborWorks America accepts applications from established community-based housing and community development organizations to affiliate as chartered members of the national NeighborWorks network.

For your organization's application to be considered in 2012, you must submit it by
11:59:59 p.m. EST on March 31, 2012.

Nonprofit organizations that focus on community revitalization and the production of affordable housing are encouraged to submit applications. Demonstration of local need and the quality and completeness of the application are significant factors in our evaluation. In addition, we consider the degree to which the applicant has either the demonstrated ability or the capacity to:

Build and maintain active, working partnerships among the residents, business and financial institutions and local government
Maintain a diverse board of directors reflecting the community's gender, racial, ethnic, and income composition
Maintain a diverse staff in terms of gender, racial, ethnic, and linguistic composition as necessary for effective communications and positive community relations
Designate a geographic territory for operations and demonstrate the capacity and resources to serve the designated area appropriately
Analyze the community revitalization needs clearly, with active community participation, so that appropriate strategies are designed
Assemble the financial commitments to support the operational and programmatic activities of the organization over time
Create ongoing community revitalization in low- and moderate-income communities
Collaborate with other organizations and service providers to avoid duplication of services
Develop resident leaders and grassroots group
Build and maintain strong management systems to ensure the successful delivery of programs and services

The application review phase could include an onsite visit from NeighborWorks America staff to determine eligibility for network membership.

To complete an application for 2012, please click on the following link: 2012 Affiliation Application.

If you have specific questions about becoming a member, contact memberapp@nw.org. Please be sure to provide your city and state.

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