Build the foundation.

Written By Mindy Muller

Core values. Mission. Vision. These are the foundational build blocks of any organization. Spend time getting the foundation right.

When we look at coming alongside a nonprofit, social enterprise or small business, this trio tells a story. It shows us who you are, what you aim to achieve and how you trek through the day-to-day. If you need help defining, refining or talking through your building blocks, reach out. We are here to help.

Equal to defining the foundation is identifying your powerteam -- three people who (1) know you -- your gifts, skills, capacity and blind spots; (2) understand what you are trying to achieve; and (3) have no competing agenda. Finding people who will be your eyes, ears and truth-tellers is essential to keeping you on track. This power team comprised of mentors, confidantes, and trusted advisors must be able and willing to redirect you when you veer off the path.

Build the foundation. Find the team. You can do this.

-Mindy Muller, CFRE, President/CEO of CDP

Mindy Muller

EDUCATE. SUPPORT. DEVELOP. CONNECT. CDP helps communities thrive. Through innovative and strategic partnerships with nonprofits, local government, educational institutions and community-based businesses, CDP works through community stakeholders to make communities places where everyone can thrive. Through our team of professionals we have helped thousands of organizations build their capacity to better serve their communities by providing innovative solutions to unique community development challenges.

Specialties include nonprofit capacity building; affordable housing solutions; community development strategies; and, social enterprise and entrepreneurship

https://communitydevelopmentprofessionals.com
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