Community Capacity Building (CCB)
New Detroit has been the principal incubator of small community and faith-based organizations since its inception in the late 1960s. We have made tremendous progress in creating a model of capacity building that can be used by grassroots organizations, specifically those struggling in urban communities due to effects of racism. These organizations work everyday to keep their doors open and be available to address serious issues plaguing communities of color.
Our capacity building efforts offer expertise to these organizations in the areas of organizational development, program development, information technology, financial management, research, evaluation, fundraising, strategic planning, and board development.
We currently serve community and faith-based organizations in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Mount Clemens and Pontiac that provide services and programs that address social and economic inequities that have resulted from the impact of racism.
The goals of the Capacity Building focus area are to:
- Effectively assist community and faith-based organizations to build, strengthen, and enhance their human and organizational capacity to meet the needs of the community.
- Create and expand initiatives designed to develop and enhance the management and staff of community and faith-based organizations.
- CCB works to build partnerships between foundations, consultants and organizations. As a result, these groups can expand their networks, build their resources, and reduce duplication of services.
- Strong infrastructures create sustainable groups that are effective in their distribution of services.
- The impact of capacity building is long-term and, as a result, organizations experience systematic change.
- Distributing funds recognizes the readiness of organizations to build their capacity skills.
- Competitive grants are a strategic way of managing funds for purposeful outcomes and evaluation.
- The federal government is beginning to rely on small community organizations and faith-based organizations to provide services.
- CCB’s work with non-profits acknowledges and supports grassroot and community organizations as frontline leaders and service providers.
New Detroit's Model of Capacity Building
Models New Detroit’s method of coalition building.
Focuses on building strong infrastructures of organizations.
Manages funds through competitive grants.
Understands the non-profit sector as an increasingly important and vital player in the social service arena.
