Nonprofit sector business development

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

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.Subscribe

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.

Information and resources to choose a location, set up your business, and prepare your space.

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Consult with a nonprofit specialist

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

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.

Become a City Supplier

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

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

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

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.

Nonprofit team

Jerry TrotterNonprofit Resource Development Specialist

Laurel Arvanitidis, Director of Business Development

Laurel ArvanitidisDirector of Business Development

Contact information

Phone

Office of Economic and Workforce Development415-554-6969

Ask to speak to a nonprofit specialist.

Email

Nonprofit Resource Development Specialist

jerry.trotter@sfgov.org

Request public records

Submit requests for the Nonprofit sector business development.