Securing funding starts long before you submit an application. In this practical workshop, you'll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing. We will walk through the key components of a strong funding package, including financial statements, cash flow, credit, business planning, and supporting documentation. Participants will gain […]
Employer engagement is a key piece of any successful workforce development strategy. Building relationships with employers can help workforce providers stay up to date with industry standards, create job placement pipelines, and even support employment and training programs financially. In the final session of the 2025-26 series, NCRC’s Economic Mobility Team will be joined by […]
Growing a business requires more than increasing sales. It requires a financial strategy that supports sustainable growth. In this workshop, participants will learn how to forecast revenue and expenses, develop realistic financial plans, and optimize cash flow to make informed business decisions. Through practical tools and real world examples, you will gain the skills to […]
Reverse mortgages can provide older homeowners with an important financial resource, but they are also among the most complex mortgage products housing counselors’ encounter. Counselors should understand how reverse mortgages work and how to help clients evaluate whether a reverse mortgage is the most appropriate solution based on their goals, financial circumstances, and long-term housing […]
Join NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol at the Summit, designed by and for community development association staff and board members. Jesse will join Frank Woodruff, Executive Director of the Community Opportunity Alliance, for a discussion on proposed changes to the Community. The Summit is an opportunity to learn from peers across the country, […]
Natural disasters and emergencies can have devastating financial and housing impacts on individuals and families, making the role of housing counselors more important than ever. This training equips housing counselors with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to prepare clients before a disaster, respond effectively during a housing crisis, and support long-term recovery efforts. Participants […]
Join NCRC’s Sabrina Terry, Chief of Programs and Strategic Development, and NALCAB for a discussion about what the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could mean for low-to-moderate-income and Latino communities. Panelists will discuss how the CRA currently drives investment in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods and how the OCC and FDIC proposal could affect community […]
Join NCRC's President and CEO Jesse Van Tol on September 1 at 3 pm ET for Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)'s policy briefing on the proposed changes to CRA. Van Tol will discuss how disasterous the proposal would be for communities all across the country, including Ohio. He will also provide information […]
What does meaningful reinvestment look like in communities experiencing long-term depopulation and disinvestment?Using Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood as a case study, this conversation explores what happens when gentrification collides with deep depopulation, and what that reveals about investment, neighborhood change and who gets to shape a community's future. Drawing on the book The Last House on […]
Learn how to get your small business noticed by the media to build credibility, attract customers, and grow your brand. This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases, and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention […]
Longer lifespans, evolving household structures, and growing care needs are changing what people need from their homes and communities. In this webinar, which builds on Shelterforce’s recent Under the Lens series—Housing in an Aging Society, panelists will discuss how households are adapting to the realities of growing older, and the housing policies and solutions that […]
Overview The fight over who shapes the narrative is already underway. As communities navigate rising costs, political uncertainty, and a rapidly changing media landscape, independent Black media and community creators are essential to reaching people with information that is credible, relevant, and grounded in their lived experiences. With the Black press approaching its 200th anniversary […]
