Grow phase strategies increase the level of your impact through collaboration, catalytic investment, acceleration, and co-developed infrastructure projects

The Vibrant Communities Framework consists of 18 strategies designed to organize people and resources around shared goals. Participants build community power through three phases of development: Ignite, Launch, and Grow. The strategies are highly adaptable, providing leaders with an individualized roadmap to inspire action.

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The Grow Vibrant Communities Strategies

3.1 Analyze Progress + Opportunities

Evaluating progress on your action plan to refocus efforts and identify catalytic opportunities

reflect on achievements to date
identify refinements that can be made to plans that generate the most impact
obtain commitments to sustain and scale initiatives moving forward

3.2 Update Action Plan

Collecting input on priorities and goals to guide grow phase strategies

establish commitment to goals
identify new opportunities
set a roadmap for grow phase development activities

3.3 Develop Collaborations

Organizing your people and resources to address common issues

create collective impact around shared vision and goals
coordinate efforts with other cross sector partners to advocate for change
build community power, fundraising, and resiliency

3.4 Expand Resources

Increasing the total capital available for catalytic investments, including knowledge, social, and financial resources

identify the need for larger intellectual, social, and financial capital
secure new relationships and investments
catalyze growth of keystone organizations, projects, and initiatives

3.5 Scale Impact

Accelerating growth of established businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises through a 3-6 month residency program and consulting

identify local businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises who are ready for growth
accelerate economic impact and relationships between key organizations
enhance a positive identity and attract new resources

3.6 Activate Infrastructure

Providing development support for residential and commercial projects that align with your priorities

secure affordable properties under local ownership
further social and economic impact priorities and resiliency
promote positive community identity and connectivity

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