We've had the pleasure of working with Home Headquarters on a variety of projects from meeting facilitation, board training, organizational goal illustration, and staff reflection sessions. This Syracuse-based nonprofit is a housing and community development organization and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to create housing opportunities in Central and Upstate New York for individuals and families and improve the communities in which they live. Keep reading for a sample of some of the work we have done with Home Headquarters: 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FACILITATION:

Mindflower facilitated an eye-opening special board meeting for Home Headquarters to utilize a more strategic approach to board engagement and governance. Together, we took a deep look into each board member's "reasons for why" and discovered key themes about their engagement with HHQ, the uniqueness of this organization, the importance of relationships, and what the organization could learn and do better. In the end, the board formulated a list of commitments and roles to improve engagement and ensure that all stakeholders are heard. The final report collected these insights and set HHQ on a path to continued board engagement.

EMPATHY AND STRATEGY: LEADERSHIP AND STAFF REFLECTION SESSIONS:

Mindflower facilitated a 2-part series to help the HHQ leadership team empathize with one another and their staff members. We used a nautical theme throughout the project and started by surveying all employees at HHQ. Then, with the leadership team,  we analyzed and synthesized the data. Additionally, we gave the leaders a space to share their accomplishments, concerns, questions, and ideas in an in-person reflection session. Then, we brought all staff members back into the conversation in a follow-up workshop for the entire organization. We concluded with a final report that amplified the amazing parts of HHQ and spotlighted some opportunities for continuous improvement.

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS ILLUSTRATION:

Mindflower helped Home Headquarters organize, distill, and illustrate their organizational goals in a fun, playful, and visual way. Since Home Headquarters specialized in creating housing opportunities for residents of Upstate New York, the organizational goals took on a neighborhood feel as well. These illustrated goals will help Home Headquarters quickly and thoroughly share their goals with staff, board, leaders, and community members.