Presented By: Jesus Lopez, David Batinovich, Ashley Stockton and

Lorena LeRoy

Habitat for Humanity

Agenda

OverviewHistory6 PracticesStrengthsWeaknessesAreas for ImprovementQuestions?

Overview

• Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Miller

• World Leader in combating poverty housing issues

• In 1984 Jimmy Carter becomes official spokesperson

• Habitat for Humanity has built over 500,000 homes worldwide

1942 1968 1973 1976 1984 Today

Koinonia Farm

42 Half-Acre House Sites

Developing Countries

Habitat for Humanity

International

Jimmy Carter Work

Project

500,000 Houses

2.5 Million People

History

6 Practices

Advocate and serve Started as a service based organization Established the Advocacy Task Force in 2005

Make markets work Corporate partners: Thrivent, Citigroup, Whirlpool,

and Home DepotInspire evangelists

“The ultimate purpose of putting shelter on the hearts and minds of people in a way that poverty housing and homelessness becomes socially, politically, and religiously unacceptable.”

6 Practices Cont.

Nurture nonprofit networks Campus Chapter Collegiate Challenges Works with churches

Master the art of adaptation Excel at Experimentation and Innovation (The Free

Spirits)Share leadership

Two CEO’s as of 2006 25 Board members

Strengths Weaknesses

Strong brand nameUnique missionCreates a sense of

ownershipLarge volunteer

base

Isolationist in the housing field

Close association with religious institutions

Strengths and Weaknesses

Areas for Improvements

Expansion Location Volunteers

Increased web presence Social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) Forums

Becoming involved with the community Local community events

The Heritage Foundation

Overview

• Heritage was founded in 1973• A strong advocate for conservative and

neoliberal practices• Contains approximately 710,000 members

History

Founded in 1973 Joseph Coors Richard Mellon Scaiffe

Leadership for America Campaign 1980’s Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham “What Would Reagan Do?”

6 Practices

Advocate and serve Began with advocacy and added programs later

Make markets work Partners with both political parties in order to achieve

changeInspire evangelists

Holds speaker events, conferences, training sessions, President’s Club meetings, and invitation only VIP gatherings

6 Practice Cont.

Nurture nonprofit networks Affiliated with the National Council of La Raza Young Leader Program

Master the art of adaptation Evaluate and learn what works best(The MBA’s)

Share leadership Shared leadership between Feulner(extrovert) and

Truluck(introvert) 20 board members

Strengths Weaknesses

• Heritage lobby’s to:• Members of

Congress, • Policymakers of

Executive Branch

• Posses strong ties with:• News media• Academic and Public

Policy Community

• Potential Corruption• Associates with both

political parties• Which is a strength and

weakness• Potential increase in

support if associated with one or the other

Strengths and Weaknesses

Areas for Improvement

Increased web presence Social media Online forums for all to participate in

More involved with community eventsMonthly magazine

Questions?

References

http://bishoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/brews-blues-habitat-for-humanity.html

www.doitbestcorp.comwww.my-home24.comhttp://www.heritage.org/about