James Capraro

Principal, Capraro Consulting Services

Jim Capraro brings 40 years of community organizing and development experience to his work. He is the Principal of Capraro Consulting. His former positions where:
• Senior Fellow – Institute for Comprehensive Community Development. (2010-2103)
• CEO/Founding Executive Director, Greater Southwest Development Corp., Chicago (1976-2010)
• Community Organizer, National People’s Action (1973-1976)
• Executive Director, Southwest Community Congress, Chicago (1971-1972)

Recent Posts From James Capraro

December 22, 2014
Collective Impact In Neighborhood Revitalization Part 4: So, What Does It Look Like When It Works?
James Capraro
As we close out this series on community engagement, below are some successful relational organizing examples from initiatives that embody many of the elements…
December 19, 2014
Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 3: Residents as the “Engagers”
James Capraro
Collective impact is critical to neighborhood revitalization. Neighborhoods are complex environments where many systems operate. Systems such as: commerce, hea…
December 16, 2014
Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 2: The Problem with “Community Outreach”
James Capraro
In many instances community development efforts start by first identifying problems and then posing solutions. After this initial set of concepts are envisione…
December 11, 2014
Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 1: Engagement and Building Trust
James Capraro
There are many urban neighborhoods and small rural communities whose “better days” are a distant memory. Revitalizing these locations would have a positive imp…

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James Capraro

Principal, Capraro Consulting Services

Recent Posts From James Capraro

Collective Impact In Neighborhood Revitalization Part 4: So, What Does It Look Like When It Works?

Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 3: Residents as the “Engagers”

Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 2: The Problem with “Community Outreach”

Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 1: Engagement and Building Trust

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