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March 22, 200710:00 – 1:00
Lamar University Montagne Center
Faith-based and Nonprofit
Focus Group Session
Lamar University Community Outreach Program
Agenda10:00 – 10:15 Invocation
Opening Remarks - Lamar University
- City of Beaumont- Entergy Texas
10:15 – 10:25 Review Mission & Purpose
- Laurie Sapp, Facilitator
10:30 – 11:30 S.W.O.T. Analysis Break-out
SessionsStrength
Weaknesses Opportunities
Threats11:30 – 12:00 Group Presentations 12:00 – 12:50 Networking Lunch12:50 – 1:00 Closing remarks
Hurricane Rita -
Changed the face of our community and our collective norms.
Rebuilding is a collaborative Effort
The Collaboration City of Beaumont:
Awarded HUD Disaster Recovery: $5,145,000
Awarded $50,000 from the Fannie Mae Foundation
CDBG funds Beaumont Housing Authority
awarded $20 million housing grant
LU Community Outreach Program : Leadership Development and
Training Education and Literacy
Training Affordable Housing Faith-Based Initiatives
The Collaboration
Entergy: Low Income Liaison
Networking Coffee BreaksSummits
Project CARE of Texas, Inc. Senior Citizen and
Entergy Saver Discounts Entergy Efficiency Program Corporate Giving Program
Environmental Stewardship Grants
Community Partnership GrantsEntergy Charitable Foundation
The Collaboration – Many members, One body
• Cathedral in the Pines• Catholic Charities• Christian Care • Community Care-Prayer Outreach• Family Services of SETX• Gold Key Realty• Harvest for Lost Souls• House of Refuge Baptist Church• Inner City Hand-Up Christian
Ministries• Lutheran Social Service Disaster
Response• New Hope COGIC• Path Mark Ministries, Inc.
• Pear Orchard Neighborhood Assoc.• Port Arthur HOPE• Port Cities Rescue Mission• Remnant Seed Apostolic Ministry• Restorative Justice Ministry Family
Svc. Ctr.• SETIO• SETRPC - 211• SETX Food Bank• Some Other Place• St. Paul UMC• St. Vincent de Paul• Success Consulting Network• Willie Carter Outreach Center
“Storms make trees have deeper roots” - Unknown
The Mission & Purpose
To empower faith-based and nonprofits to have a greater impact
on improving the quality of life in our community.
What will we accomplish Today?
S.W.O.T. Analysis
Change Management Tools
Become a Leader of Change
Build Trust
Create Partnerships
Understanding Change
What Really Happens
Ten Principals of Leading Change
1. Start with the end in mind2. Make it stick – get the basics, then the people3. Don’t let up & work toward flawless execution4. Create short-term wins5. Communicate for buy-in6. Get the vision right – structure follows strategy7. Build guiding teams - trust & enable action8. Establish priorities & increase urgency9. Make decisions without emotion10.Understand & respect differences – compromise is the
cornerstone of democracy
S.W.O.T. AnalysisProcess
4 break-out sessions: Strengths, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats
Each group has a task list Appoint a scribe Appoint a reporter Appoint a timekeeper Everyone else is a
Participant
Report back
Ground Rules
• No comment is stupid
• Don’t beat a dead horse – move on once a topic has been covered
• Stay on topic
• Do not take things personal
• Be creative – dream – imagine
Strengths: Internal Assessment• What are the current
strengths of the faith-based and nonprofits in our community?
• What are some of the positive things happening NOW?– Faith-based– Social Services – Community– Corporations– Government
Weaknesses: Internal Assessment
• What is not right with the current situation?
• What are the needed improvements?
• What are others doing well that we are not doing?– Who are they?
• What are the gaps?
Opportunities: External Analysis What are the current opportunities for faith-based and nonprofits?
What are the potential benefits of faith-based and nonprofit groups becoming more involved in community revitalization?
What are the interesting trends you are aware of?
Name some potential projects/programs or activities that can assist faith-based and nonprofit groups to become better equipped to empower low-to-moderate income communities?
Threats: External Analysis• What are the things that stand in the way of our efforts?
• What would happen if nothing was done? • Who will oppose the change?
• What capital (human and financial) is needed?
Leap Into ActionWhat can your agency do to take action on the opportunities?
What can be done to bridge the gaps?
Who will a new partner be and what will it take to make that a reality?
How can community, corporate and government partners assist in the change?
What opportunities already exist –i.e. trainings, networks, grant information, etc.?
Contact Info
• City of BeaumontCheryl Robinson, Community [email protected]
• LU Community Outreach ProgramElton Payne, [email protected]
• Entergy TexasMary Young, Low Income [email protected]
