A community development corporation (CDC) in a low-income community wants to raise funds to hold public workshops related to a controversial development. The best way for the CDC to raise money is to request:
Options:
A.
Donations from members of the community.
B.
A grant from the developer’s corporate giving office.
C.
Funding from the mayor’s office.
D.
Funding from a community or regional foundation.
Answer
D
Explanation
A CDC in a low-income community raising funds for workshops should seek stable, neutral funding. Option D (funding from a community or regional foundation) is best, as foundations often support community engagement and are less likely to have conflicts of interest. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Plan Implementation,” states, “CDCs can effectively raise funds for public engagement by seeking grants from community or regional foundations, which prioritize community development.” Option A (community donations) may be limited in a low-income area. Option B (developer’s grant) poses a conflict, as the developer is involved in the controversial project. Option C (mayor’s office) may introduce political bias.TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “Foundations are a reliable funding source for CDCs to support neutral community engagement,” supporting option D.
[References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Community Development Funding., ]
