Purchasing for a nonprofit

[Beth Meurer]

I have a nonprofit program for children that I have run for just over 10 years.  It is a theatre program.  We have rented space from a church during 10 years and also rented theatre space for performances.  

Our program is at a crucial stage and needs to grow and the only way is to have our own space.  I am no flush and yet every year we spend a good deal of our funds on rentals.  I also know that with our own space we could offer so much more, which would mean income plus we could rent the space to others. 

Can anyone here give me ideas on how I can move forward with purchasing a property?