From Vacant Spaces to Vibrant Places with Kathleen Guillaume-Delemar

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Kathleen Jeanette Guillaume-Delemar is the President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress. From her historic role as the first Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latina, Haitian American elected to the Glenarden City Council to her current work shaping national policy, Kathleen’s journey is both inspiring and instructive. 

She shares how Community Progress builds partnerships, communicates impact, and mobilizes policymakers, funders, and practitioners toward transformative change.

If you’re a nonprofit leader, marketer, or fundraiser, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas on:

• How to tell compelling stories that make systemic issues like vacancy urgent and relatable.
• Building partnerships that align with both local needs and national priorities.
• Elevating equity and justice in your messaging and fundraising.
• Inspiring donors and stakeholders to see themselves as part of lasting community revitalization.

💡 Key Topics:

• Why property vacancy is more than a housing issue—it’s a nonprofit issue tied to racial, economic, and community justice.
• How to frame complex problems for funders, policymakers, and partners in ways that motivate action.
• Practical strategies for connecting local voices with national platforms.
• Lessons in leadership, authenticity, and resilience that nonprofit professionals can apply in their own work.

🧰 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about the Center for Community Progress
• Explore the National Land Bank Network
• Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-guillaume-delemar/

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