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Essential Materials

Manual

The newly revised Manual clarifies the role of Bahá’í Centers in the Five Year Plan. Other topics covered in the manual include community readiness, organization and processes, planning and feasibility, selecting location and property, fundraising, financing, legal considerations, construction and renovation, operations and maintenance, and environmental considerations. The appendix also includes new proposed forms for a community’s use.
(To search the PDF file, click on the binoculars at the top of the PDF browser window.) [PDF 1.22MB] [Zip 1.11MB]

If you have difficulty downloading the manual, please contact info@bahaicenterassistance.org

101 Uses of Bahá’í Centers (To Advance the Five Year Plan)

BCA has compiled a list of 101 possible uses for a Bahá’í Center. Perhaps this list would have ideas that you may find useful in pursuing your community's goals.
[PDF 72.1KB]

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a list of questions addressing concerns shared by a broad range of Bahá’í communities with Centers and their answers.
[ PDF 23.9KB]

Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned is a series of case studies that present experiences of local communities.
Insurance for Activities Away from the Center Download
Size of a Center Download
Raising Funds for a Center Download

Brochure

This brochure gives a brief overview of BCA's mission, as well as the training, technical assistance and financial assistance it can offer.
[PDF lower resolution 1.15MB] [Zip 1.04MB]

Power Point Presentations

Two PowerPoint presentations may be used to explain BCA and key points to consider before leasing or purchasing a center.

PowerPoint Presentation 1 is an Explanation of the BCA
[View as online presentation] [PDF 1.19MB] [Zip 1.40MB]

PowerPoint Presentation 2 reviews Community Readiness
[View as online presentation] [PDF 1.46MB] [Zip 1.60MB]

 

 
 
   
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