The
STRENGTH MATTERS® initiative encompasses four strategically linked objectives designed to support
the growth, sustainability, and impact of the affordable housing industry. These objectives were identified
through a series of meetings, which convened CEOs, CFOs, lenders, and capital markets investors to gain a high level perspective
on the characteristics of strength and barriers to growth for CDRIs.
The observations and learnings from these meetings were further informed by the work of a small group of high performing
nonprofit developers under the auspices of the Fannie Mae Foundation Alliance.
The four objectives of the initiative
are listed below and working groups are implementing projects to accomplish the objectives:
