Technical Assistance Philosophy

There is a basic philosophy governing our work with non-profit, social justice and community service organizations in diverse, low-income communities. We believe that:

• The key to rebuilding our communities is developing stable institutions with the capacity to solve human problems - i.e., institutions with visionary leadership, a coherent strategic plan, functional management systems and effective community organizing strategies.
  
  
• Community-based organizations can assume a pivotal role in the neighborhood revitalization process if they are provided culturally and linguistically appropriate technical assistance and training services geared toward their unique challenges and special needs.
  
  
• The primary responsibility for addressing organizational and community development issues rests with the board, staff, and constituents of an organization… not with the consultant team.
  
  
• Working together, the board, staff and constituents of an organization can identify and effectively address key issues through a collaborative planning and problem-solving process.
  
  
• The primary role of the consultant team is to assist key stakeholders to develop a broad consensus and dynamic strategy for resolving problems and achieving their organizational and community goals.