Part of Business Development

Nonprofit sector business development

San Francisco’s central point of information for tax-exempt, not-for-profit businesses.

Mural

Get announcements about grants, policies and training for San Francisco's not-for-profit workers and businesses.

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Find funding

Find funding opportunities for arts, youth, employment, health, housing and wellness services in San Francisco.
Permit assistance

Visit the Permit Center (49 South Van Ness) for help with permits.
Starter kit

Information and resources to choose a location, set up your business, and prepare your space.
3 business people receiving consulting
Consult with a nonprofit specialist

Fill out the form and a case manager will contact you.

Submit an interest form

News

San Francisco Announces $60 Million in Federal Tax Credits to Support Non-Profits and Businesses in Disadvantage Communities

Mayor London Breed Announces $3.3 Million in Funding to Support Community Nonprofit Organizations

Resources

New organizations
Register your organization

If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register and renew your registration annually.
Waive permit fees

First Year Free is a new program that waives the cost of many business fees for qualifying businesses.
Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Existing organizations
Become a City Supplier

Businesses that are Suppliers can apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the City.
Business during the coronavirus pandemic

What you need to reopen your business safely. Get loans, grants, and other help for your business.
Business registration information

Guidance on how to renew, update and request a copy of business registration information.
Organizational development
Organizational development for nonprofits

Get tools, sample policies and training from city agencies and regional professionals.
Permits and real estate
Become a city supplier

Apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the City as a Fully Compliant Supplier.
Real estate: planning and budgeting tools

Free, on-demand templates to support your nonprofit in navigating real estate and financial management needs.
Find out where you can locate your business

Learn what types of businesses are allowed at a particular location in San Francisco
Get your small business permits with a 30-day review

Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H.
Nonprofit Sustainability Services
Schedule an appointment with our Nonprofit team to explore Real Estate Readiness Assistance

The Nonprofit Sustainability Services complements the City’s funding of nonprofit services and resources.

About

Nonprofits deliver critical services for the most vulnerable in our communities, advance shared and equitable prosperity, and enrich and expand our appreciation of diverse arts and cultures. Approximately 1 in 6 employed residents work for a nonprofit business.

Through its Business Development division, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development provides high-quality direct assistance and programs to help nonprofits start, grow and thrive.

People

Nonprofit team

Jerry Trotter
Jerry Trotter
Nonprofit Resource Development Specialist
Laurel Arvanitidis
Laurel Arvanitidis
Director of Business Development

Contact

Phone

Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Ask to speak to a nonprofit specialist.

Request public records

Email marianne.thompson@sfgov.org to submit a request.