DOES GREEN BUILDING OFFER OTHER BENEFITS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATONS?
Green building can raise the profile of your organization and your capital campaign needs. Green building often generates positive publicity for an organization and can expand the diversity and size of your audience.For example, people who may be concerned for the environment are often drawn to green building design. This group may not be familiar with the services and needs of your organization. Your commitment to green building can be an ideal introduction.It is common for media outlets that focus on design and construction to highlight buildings with environmental design features. Local architecture, engineering and planning schools and professional associations may desire to tour your building which could create opportunities for recruiting volunteers, members or donations.Nonprofits who commit to green building often find that their board members, staff and volunteers feel great pride in the organization’s commitment to the environment. This pride can help recruit and retain valua
