The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital technology in financial services, transforming how consumers and small businesses access credit. Open banking—the secure sharing of customers’ financial data with third parties— offers a promising opportunity to expand credit access for underserved small businesses that have been shut out of traditional financial services due to the […]
Join NCRC CDF for the two-day virtual event, Get Funded: Financial Readiness & Capital Access, August 6-7, 2025. The event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with tools and guidance to become funding-ready, including the opportunity to hear directly from the contestants of our Get Funded: Pitch Competition. Day One will be an engaging, interactive event. […]
Growth is exciting - but it can also strain your finances if not managed wisely. As your business expands, so do your expenses, responsibilities, and risks. This webinar will explore how to maintain financial health while scaling, so you don’t outgrow your resources. You’ll learn how to: Whether you’re opening a new location, hiring staff, […]
The next three years will challenge housing counselors like never before. This course offers practical tools, strategic insight, and real-world examples to help you adapt, stay compliant, and continue serving your community in a changing landscape. Join us for Surviving the Next Three Years: A Roadmap for Housing Counselors and prepare your agency for what’s […]
Strategic collaborations can take your business to the next level, but knowing how to effectively leverage influencers and partnerships is key to maximizing your reach. In this webinar, we’ll explore: Measuring the impact of influencer and partnership marketing How to identify the right influencers and brand partners Best practices for building authentic collaborations Strategies for […]
Join us for Effective Financial Management Counseling – Part 1, the first in a powerful series designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your impact. This session lays the foundation for delivering confident, client-centered financial counseling. Learn strategies to build trust, assess financial health, and guide clients toward sustainable, informed decisions. Perfect for housing counselors […]
Strong financial planning and cash flow management are critical for sustaining and scaling a successful business. In this advanced-level webinar, we’ll dive deeper into financial strategies that help business owners anticipate challenges, make data-driven decisions, and strengthen long-term stability. You’ll learn how to: This session is ideal for entrepreneurs who already have a grasp on […]
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s (NCRC) National Training Academy (NTA) will host a dynamic 3-day in-person housing counseling training in Washington, DC, September 3-5, 2025. The course series is designed to strengthen the skills, strategies and resilience of housing counselors at every stage of their careers. Each participant will choose from three specialized tracks: Track […]
At the 2025 Just Economy Leadership Summit in Nashville, we host practitioners working in housing, workforce, small business development, inclusion and the supportive services that hold our communities together. This gathering is not just about naming challenges – it’s about identifying immediate next steps while beginning to shape long-term strategies that respond to the lasting […]
Join NCRC Principal Researcher Bruce C. Mitchell, PhD, at the highly anticipated Housing Matters Conference, taking place September 8–10, 2025, at the Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah. This premier event brings together affordable housing professionals, government leaders, and industry experts for three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Sponsorship opportunities are now open—don’t miss this […]
Are you considering becoming a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency? This decision will involve careful consideration, organization and planning. How do you determine if this is the right move for your agency and which HUD Housing Counseling designation fits your agency best? What services should you provide, and are there any you should avoid? What are […]
Dive into the fundamentals of sales strategy development in this workshop. Explore proven methodologies and best practices to craft effective sales strategies tailored to your business objectives, target audience, and market dynamics.
