Opportunity Zones 2.0 (OZ 2.0) is an updated federal investment incentive program created under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It provides tax benefits to encourage private investment in low-income census tracts. OZ 2.0 will shape the community investment landscape for the next decade. The process is competitive and time-sensitive. Members who act […]
Navigating evolving servicing rules and complex financial challenges requires sharp, practical skills. This 90-minute workshop equips housing counselors to confidently guide homeowners from early delinquency through foreclosure, with a focus on assessing hardship, determining affordability, and identifying the best retention or exit strategies. Through interactive case studies and scam-avoidance exercises, participants will strengthen their ability […]
In this session, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will be joined by Andrew Schramm from the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) to review general SNAP and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) eligibility criteria and explore how referral processes work between administering agencies and service providers. We will also cover the basic programmatic requirements that third-party partners […]
This webinar explores the evolving Opportunity Zone landscape and what it means for housing, economic development, and community investment practitioners. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Opportunity Zones 2.0, emerging policy changes, workforce housing strategies, and how to build strong project pipelines that align private capital with community priorities. Through real world examples and implementation strategies, […]
Join Gregory Dyson at Onward 2026 for the session "Pressure Points and Possibilities: The Future of Community Development Intermediaries," taking place on June 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin New Orleans. This main stage discussion will bring together leaders from intermediary organizations to explore the most pressing challenges facing […]
Join us for a comprehensive, three-day Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling training designed to prepare you to earn your HECM Counseling Certification. This course deepens your understanding of HECM and builds the skills needed to conduct effective, compliant counseling sessions. Through clear instruction and real-world examples, participants will gain a thorough understanding of HUD's […]
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, employing nearly half of all workers, supporting job creation, and building vibrant communities across the nation. Organizations like yours play a vital role in supporting their success. Join us for an important conversation that will uplift data, allow participants to share experiences, and highlight opportunities to […]
Price: Free for members and non-members In today's evolving housing and economic environment, housing counseling agencies must use innovative outreach and marketing strategies to connect with diverse communities and increase awareness of their services. This course explores effective approaches for leveraging community partnerships, data-driven outreach, social media, and targeted engagement strategies to reach underserved populations, build trust, demonstrate program […]
This webinar will discuss the call for sessions submission guidelines and helpful tips to strengthen your proposal. Submissions are due July 30th. Background: Add your voice and expertise to the 2027 Just Economy Conference. The conference takes place May 5-6 in Washington, DC, and will be preceded by NCRC’s member-only Hill Day on May 4. […]
Discover how to build a professional, fully functional website without writing a single line of code. This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization and integrating essential features to showcase their business […]
As federal budget cuts create headwinds for affordable housing and community development projects, local nonprofits and coalitions may want to look to data, relationship-building and regional financial institutions to move projects forward. Using Metro Nashville as a case study, NCRC's Jason Richardson will illustrate how mortgage lending evolved over the past four decades and where […]
The term “impact investing” was only coined in 2007, but today the phrase is ubiquitous. But not all impact investments are impactful. This webinar asks: What works, what doesn’t, and how can impact investing support affordable housing?” Please join Shelterforce— with expert panelists Betty Francisco (Boston Impact Initiative), Kate Khatib (Seed Commons), David Lidz (Rising Housing/Baltimore), Meridith Levy […]
