Vision & Goals
Adopted December 2009
Vision for 2030
Morris Habitat for Humanity will increase the number of families served through our building and advocacy efforts to substantially raise the current amount and future pipeline of decent affordable housing in northern New Jersey. We will mobilize capital through successful fund-raising and internally-generated funds. We will strive to produce the capital needed to enable us to continually increase the number of families we serve. We will strive to become the developer/collaborator of choice to build affordable housing. Finally, we will advocate and educate the communities we serve about the tremendous need for affordable housing in Morris County.
Homebuilding Accomplishments
- Homes built in northern New Jersey
June 2011: Completed 46 homes in 14 municipalities in 2 counties. - Homes in a Box for hurricane victims
June 2011: Completed 2 Homes in a Box. - Homes financed in other countries
June 2011: Built 113 homes in other countries (average cost: $4,200) with annual tithes of non-restricted donations totaling $302,437. - Homes repaired
June 2011: Served 55 households through home repair projects.
Neighborhood Builder
By 2015, we will consistently be able to place ten to fifteen families per year in safe, decent, energy-efficient and affordable housing through the construction and rehabilitation of new units, matching the characteristics of a Neighborhood Builder as described by Habitat for Humanity International. Additionally, Morris Habitat will maintain a capability to preserve or repair existing homes so low-income homeowners may also continue to live in decent affordable homes.
Revenues
We will have a professional Resource Development team able to:
- Lead a long-term fund-raising strategy to grow and diversify revenues.
- Sustain the annual funding levels required.
- Maximize the use of in-kind donations to keep home-building costs down.
Community Model for Affordable Housing Development
Morris Habitat for Humanity will be the first choice for partnership and collaboration by municipalities, property developers, state agencies and area housing advocacy organizations as the home developer for qualified families.
Community Image
Attract committed and highly capable volunteers and staff. Increase the number and variety of volunteer opportunities offered through Habitat to serve the growing number of people who seek Habitat volunteer experiences. Have a volunteer management methodology that will increase volunteer satisfaction.
Major Annual Goals for 2011-2012
Increase families served
Create and preserve thirty-nine homes through new construction and rehabilitation, preservation or repair of existing homes.
- Twelve closings and ten housing starts in 2011
- Ten closings and ten housing starts in 2012
- Seventeen home preservation/repair projects in 2011-2012
Serve families in need of housing solutions through Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative activities: A Brush With Kindness program, Homeowner Relations program, weatherization program and Transformational Communities program.
Mobilize capital
- Raise $2,500,000 annually for operating and construction costs through fund-raising activities.
- Increase ReStore gross revenues in 2011 by 20% and in 2012 by 50%.
- Explore innovative financial approaches to property acquisition and home-building activities.
- Plan for and launch a multi-year $3,000,000 capital campaign.
Advocate and educate
- Increase networking and resource sharing opportunities to give a broader voice in advocacy that supports our mission.
- Develop and implement an advocacy and education plan to include monthly external contacts.
- Engage and educate staff and volunteers as ambassadors for our mission.
- Provide leadership as an affordable housing advocate and developer of community partnerships.
Expand organizational capability and capacity
- Facilities: Relocate organizational operations in 2011 to provide increased space for ReStore expansion and improved work space for administrative personnel.
- Technology: Increase the use of technology to improve operating efficiency, enhance analysis and reporting, and support management decision making. Priority functions include ReStore, volunteer management, and all facets of fund-raising and donor management.
- Staff/Volunteer Competencies: Develop staff and volunteers as necessary to deliver accelerated growth and to effectively manage the increasing complexity and demands of a rapidly expanding business.
- Board Roles & Governance: Further develop and leverage the board members’ individual and collective capacity for leadership, particularly in the areas of fund-raising and community outreach/advocacy. Continue to enhance board composition through strategic membership of board members.