Recently, Lupton Center trainer and consultant David Park had the privilege to interview Dr. Dave Kresta to discuss community development. Kresta holds a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and is an adjunct assistant professor at Portland State University. In this interview, they...
Impact only matters if we know it’s happening. It is key to Community Development, community-based solutions to uplift the disenfranchised. It’s one thing to implement a plan, but it’s another to understand how a plan reflects your goals. Thus, community Impact...
Relationships are at the core of everything we do within holistic community development. At the foundation of every project are people who have a vested interest in the work. These stakeholders are all connected to each other. Each has their own dynamics and roles to...
Community Impact Statements: What Are They & How to Write One Impact is the quantifiable difference your work makes in a neighborhood. It extends beyond program success. Real impact comes from the willingness to approach holistically and adapt for the sake of...
We’re so excited about our best Leaders Lab yet! The Lupton Center’s Leaders Lab is a unique training experience built for innovative leaders who are willing to disrupt old patterns and create new possibilities. Today’s profile comes from Caterpillar...
We’re all about helping you make lasting change. In holistic neighborhood development, this change means working with a neighborhood to restore flourishing. This kind of deep transformation only happens when we pay attention to impact, whether on a large scale...
Wanting to have an impact on your community is a great idea. And great ideas can go a long way. In fact, great ideas are the basis of community development programs that want to make meaningful change. But after the initial phase of deciding to work for neighborhood...
We are thrilled to announce that our third City Shapers has officially launched! The catalyzing team in Holland, Michigan has begun to meet virtually and start the Assessment phase of their journey. These initial months are all about getting clarity on the current...
Here are our top 10 insights in how to avoid Toxic Charity. We’ve learned these lessons in the 10 years since Toxic Charity first came out! FCS Founder Bob Lupton shined a light on the ways that traditional philanthropic models were failing to have a lasting...