Challenge
Establishing a new nonprofit
Securing funding to recruit the necessary high-quality staff with skillset not usually found at nonprofits
Establishing a trusting relationship across a broad stakeholder community
Solution
Partner with an existing entity (e.g., Sonoma County Housing Fund, Sonoma Valley Collaborative) to incubate the SVCDC.
Raise initial funds from county/city housing trust funds, philanthropic grants, and private investment.
Build a governance structure that ensures equity, transparency, and accountability.