OPPORTUNITY
► IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY USING DEI LENS* “For the better part of our history, we’ve always addressed the issues of race and equity but that hasn’t been lead language for us. Often times, people call into question if we’re really addressing race issues. These last few years have moved us to being more apologetic and how we do actually address these issues. Opportunity to grow and strategically scratch the surface. I see that as a strong place for us to grow and scale.” (Staff) “The allyship strength that FCS has and its ability to be a part of the community and understand the community while not being OF the community and being great allies at the same time. There’s a difference between being IN the space and being an ally. FCS has a strength in that. Even if they don’t feel the pain, they carry it. That is key.” (Board) “The things FCS does, they do very well. But there is a lack of knowledge around all the things that FCS does. They do a lot of things, but I don’t necessarily know about all of them.” (Residents)
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION
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“Because we have so much coming (expansion), I feel like we’ll be hiring a lot of people. Challenge is expansion but keeping what is special about FCS. Sometimes we can get siloed in our work. Sometimes we don’t know what’s going on in the other pillars and are not able to talk about it. I worry with adding more people that they’re incorporated into the larger team.” (Staff) “Gives us opportunities to be recognized as a leader (thought leader, etc.). I feel like people might seek us out to ask how we do that (opportunities for Lupton Center, etc.) We’re primed to receive racial equity funds because we’ve already been doing the work.” (Staff) “Because we have so much coming (expansion), I feel like we’ll be hiring a lot of people. Challenge is expansion but keeping what is special about FCS. Sometimes we can get siloed in our work. Sometimes we don’t know what’s going on in the other pillars and are not able to talk about it. I worry with adding more people that they’re incorporated into the larger team.” (Staff)
► INCREASE PARTNERSHIPS AND DONORS
► OFFER HOME FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES
“City’s desire for affordable housing - new financing opportunities. City is changing some of its zoning. Beltline - if done well. We’re on their radar as a good example of an equitable neighborhood. Growth happening all around the city that’s impacting all neighborhood. We’re excluding from the HOT GROWTH areas that are driving gentrification, etc. Purpose Built Schools and Community.” (Leadership)
“Opportunities to increase partnerships, increase donors, get some organizations focus. Curious how Lupton Center has evolved.” (Leadership) “We struggled with it until we got a grant. Looking to have someone make that investment. There’s a lot of opportunity there. There are a few key foundations out there that care about community development and housing, and I’d like to see them as a partner. Would like to see them as a partner to meet their goals. (The Home Foundation)” (Leadership) “The complexity of transactions. The more things we do, the more layers there are. The relationships become more important. It’s a complex and changing game. New methods to accomplish our goals.” (Board)
“As we become a CDFI, providing financing (down payment assistance) programs.” (Core Leadership Staff)
“The current market for housing is a challenge (rising costs of properties and cost of construction). Have to be strategic about how we keep housing affordable for families in our community.” (Core Leadership Staff)
*NOTE: Theme occurred across stakeholder groups. Stakeholder groups: Leadership, Board, Core Leadership Staff, Staff, Residents
FINDING YOUR FORTE SOAR SUMMARY & DETAILS
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