BUILDING TOMORROW,
TODAY

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Executive Summary

This interactive website provides a strategic roadmap for Cornerstone Community Housing, focusing on leadership succession, board development, and financial sustainability. It offers clear steps to ensure long-term organizational resilience as the Executive Director and Case Manager approach retirement.Succession planning ensures leadership continuity, while board development focuses on recruitment, retention, and training to strengthen governance. The financial strategy diversifies funding through grants, donor cultivation, and innovative fundraising.This roadmap equips Cornerstone to face future challenges and continue delivering essential housing services and community support to the men they serve.

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Succession Planning
Framework

1. Set Up a Succession Committee• Form a small team (executive director, key board members, and possibly an advisor) to focus on planning.
• Outline tasks like identifying potential leaders, managing transitions, and assessing financial needs.2. Define Leadership Transition Profiles• Create detailed profiles for the executive director and case manager roles, focusing on required skills and values.
• Highlight attributes like community advocacy and direct service experience.3. Secure Funding for Key Roles• Develop a funding plan for staffing these roles.
• Prioritize leadership funding in grant applications and donor communications.
• Consider part-time or volunteer options until funding stabilizes.4. Identify and Prepare Interim and Future Leaders• Assess internal and external talent, including potential interim leaders and candidates from the nonprofit sector.
• Document key processes and develop a guide for day-to-day operations.
• Encourage the executive director to mentor potential future leaders.5. Strengthen the Board• Recruit board members with skills in finance, HR, and fundraising to support transition planning.
• Set achievable fundraising goals for each board member to build financial resilience.
• Form board committees for core functions (e.g., fundraising, governance) to share responsibilities.6. Communicate the Plan to Stakeholders• Brief major donors, partners, and staff on the transition plan to maintain confidence and continuity.7. Regularly Evaluate and Adjust the Plan• Review succession progress every quarter with the board, making adjustments as needed.
• Adapt the plan based on financial health and internal interest in leadership roles.8. Set Long-Term Goals for Capacity Building• Include leadership development in fundraising proposals.
• Work toward a small endowment for future leadership continuity.
• Establish partnerships and internships to build a future leadership pipeline.Implementation TimelineMonths 1-3:
• Form the succession committee, create role profiles, and outline the funding plan.Months 3-6:
• Begin mentoring, document key processes, recruit board members, and communicate with key stakeholders.Months 6-12:
• Solidify an interim structure or recruit a successor, activate board committees, and regularly evaluate progress.

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Position Descriptions

View and download position descriptions for CCH roles, with responsibilities and qualifications essential to the mission

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Sourced Candidates

View and download position a spreadsheet of carefully sourced candidates in Baltimore for the CCH leadership positions

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Board Development
& Fundraising

The 2025 Strategic Board Development Plan outlines the steps that need to be taken to strengthen the board, foster diverse leadership, and ensure sustainable governance.The plan includes:

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Marketing

Equip your team with curated b-roll, photos, royalty-free music, social media templates, and creative ideas to powerfully share Cornerstone Community Housing’s mission and vision.

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Strategic Advisory Team (SAT)

The SAT is a diverse group of experts dedicated to supporting the successful implementation of the strategic plan. Below, find the team members’ names, industries, and contact information for direct collaboration.

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