Why MarinSpace

Making the Case for Quality Nonprofit Workspace

“Marin nonprofits serving a wide range of people in need … are reeling from funding cuts . . .”
Marin Independent Journal 1/28/07

In times of shifting funds and operational transitions, navigating strategic, complicated workspace decisions can often make the difference between a successful transition and more difficult times to come.

Is your workspace too large, too small, or inefficiently organized to support your future operational needs?

Are you in the right location to provide easy access to new potential clients?

Does your space reflect strength and stability as you reach out to new funders?

Where will your new collaborative projects reside? How could your partnerships be enhanced by shared space?

As you plan for future programs or consolidation of operations, workspace should be an integral part of the equation. Moving a volunteer workstation into a janitorial closet, or constantly relocating programs from one borrowed site to another are decisions no nonprofit leader wants to have to make.

National Workspace Challenges Face Local Organizations

Across the nation, scarce resources and increased demand for services, have made it difficult for nonprofit organizations to secure and maintain quality affordable workspace.

Internal Organizational Challenges:
     • Occupancy costs are the second largest
       expense next to personnel.

     • Real estate is not a core competency.

Affordable, low quality space . . .
     • Is often inaccessible to clients.

     • Negatively impacts service delivery and
       client experience.

Financial Challenges:
     • Workspace expenses continue to rise
       even when revenues do not.

     • Organizations focused on delivering public
       benefits lack access to capital markets
       focused on delivering financial returns.

Let us help you create a stable, affordable, mission enhancing organizational home for your staff, programs, and clients . . . now and for generations to come.