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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
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UID:283092-1775656800-1775662200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Explaining Financial and Math Concepts to Older Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Empower your senior clients to make informed housing and loan decisions by mastering the art of communicating complex financial information.  This course is designed for housing counselors who work with seasoned homeowners and seniors – a demographic with unique learning styles\, cognitive strengths\, and retention patterns.  While younger learners may prioritize speed and digital fluency\, older adults often benefit from different approaches that leverage their life experience and existing knowledge.  By the end of this training\, you will walk away with a toolkit of strategies and communication ideas to assist you in counseling your older clients.  \n\n\n\nCost: $50 for non-members\, FREE for members 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/bridging-the-gap-explaining-financial-and-math-concepts-to-older-homeowners/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260402T151524Z
CREATED:20260402T150851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T151524Z
UID:285288-1775556000-1775561400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Own Your Local Search: Google Business Profile\, Apple Business Connect & Yelp Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make your business highly visible to local customers across key online platforms. This session covers optimizing your Google Business Profile\, Apple Business Connect and Yelp listings to improve search rankings\, attract more reviews and drive traffic to your business. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to boost their online presence\, increase customer engagement and turn local searches into paying clients. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/own-your-local-search-google-business-profile-apple-business-connect-yelp-optimization/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260318T193606Z
CREATED:20260318T193556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193606Z
UID:283586-1775052000-1775055600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) is an 8-month paid program that connects top-tier Master’s and Ph.D. students with leading community development organizations to cultivate the “leaders of tomorrow.” Through this initiative\, fellows receive a $20\,000 stipend to work approximately 20 hours per week on high-impact projects addressing systemic challenges like climate change\, wealth disparities\, and housing shortages. By bridging the gap between academic research and grassroots advocacy\, the program empowers participants to create tangible solutions for low-to-moderate income and BIPOC communities while gaining professional experience and access to the NCRC’s national network. \n\n\n\n Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n Laura Bentley\, Director\, Grant Administration\, Community Impact\, NCRC\n\n\n\n Dia Henderson\, Program Manager\, Community Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/fellowship-for-equitable-development-fed-application-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260305T211214Z
CREATED:20260305T211205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T211214Z
UID:282602-1774252800-1774630800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam Prep
DESCRIPTION:Daily schedule: Monday through Thursday – 3 hours a day (2pm – 5pm EST). Friday – 4.5 hours (12:30pm – 5pm EST) \n\n\n\nCost: Members $100 / Non-members $300 \n\n\n\nThis live\, instructor-led HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam Prep course runs March 23–27 and is designed to help housing professionals confidently prepare for the HUD Certification Exam while strengthening real-world counseling skills. Delivered over one focused week (Monday–Thursday for 3 hours per day\, with an extended session on Friday)\, the course covers all six HUD core competency areas and concludes with a dedicated HUD Exam Deconstructed session that breaks down exam structure\, question logic\, and test-taking strategies. The training is practical\, engaging\, and intentionally designed for adult and neurodivergent learners—clear\, supportive\, and exam-aligned without being overwhelming. Participants leave with stronger knowledge\, reduced test anxiety\, and a clear plan to pass the exam and apply the content in daily counseling practice. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/hud-housing-counselor-certification-exam-prep/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260311T134224Z
CREATED:20260311T134216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T134224Z
UID:283061-1774011600-1774015200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:CRA 101
DESCRIPTION:Banks have the capital to be a catalyst for change in your neighborhood and can be critical community partners. Join us to learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and explore how the CRA can be used to increase reinvestment in your communities. This presentation will also cover how NCRC uses the CRA to secure community benefit agreements with banks. This is crucial information for anyone working towards a Just Economy. Whether you haven’t attended a CRA 101 before\, or it’s just been a while\, you won’t want to miss it.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/cra-101/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260309T192406Z
CREATED:20260305T210747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T192406Z
UID:282599-1773928800-1773934200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Culturally Sensitive Counseling Practices for Serving Veterans\, Seniors\, and Immigrant Families
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Members free / Non-members $50  \n\n\n\nEvery client brings a unique story\, and for many veterans\, seniors\, and immigrant families\, that story includes real challenges in finding and keeping safe\, stable housing. This 90-minute webinar helps housing counselors better understand and address the complex needs of these often-underserved communities. Participants will explore how trauma\, cultural barriers\, aging\, and systemic inequities can affect a client’s housing journey and what counselors can do to help. Through real-world case studies\, interactive discussions\, and practical tools\, this course focuses on building trust\, setting clear professional boundaries\, and providing culturally responsive\, ethically grounded counseling. Whether you’re new to housing counseling or a seasoned professional\, you’ll leave with strategies you can use right away\, rooted in HUD’s core competencies like Fair Housing\, interviewing skills\, professional conduct\, and sustainable post-purchase support. It’s about meeting clients where they are and walking with them toward lasting housing stability. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/culturally-sensitive-counseling-practices-for-serving-veterans-seniors-and-immigrant-families/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260224T190705Z
CREATED:20260224T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T190705Z
UID:281990-1773842400-1773842400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Field Empowerment Fund – Housing Counseling Services Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HUD-approved housing counseling agencies: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to receive grant support for your direct service to clients\, while building your agency’s knowledge on how to address heirs’ property challenges and ensure your homebuying clients retain their intergenerational wealth. \n\n\n\nThe Field Empowerment Fund (FEF) empowers NCRC network members to level up established service lines. \n\n\n\nThe Housing Counseling Services series within FEF supports HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in building know-how for their staff and driving homeownership opportunities for their clients\, such as through pre- and post-purchase counseling. \n\n\n\nApplications are open from March 23\, 2026 – May 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\nLaura Bentley\, Director of Grant Administration\nLuis Ortiz\, Program Manager
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/field-empowerment-fund-housing-counseling-services-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T164227Z
CREATED:20260205T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164227Z
UID:280529-1773835200-1773838800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Funding Your SNAP E&T Program: 50/50 Reimbursement & Budget Strategy
DESCRIPTION:In the third webinar of our 5-part series on SNAP E&T\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will cover SNAP E&T’s 50/50 reimbursement model and learn how to develop budgets that maximize funding while maintaining program quality. Participants will learn about allowable costs\, match requirements\, and financial reporting obligations\, with practical examples of budget development and revenue projections. You will walk away well-positioned to: \n\n\n\n\nMake a compelling case to organizational leadership\, demonstrating potential for revenue generation and enhanced service capacity\n\n\n\nUnderstand the 50/50 federal reimbursement model and allowable cost categories \n\n\n\nDevelop a preliminary SNAP E&T program budget with revenue projections 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/funding-your-snap-et-program-50-50-reimbursement-budget-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260220T193919Z
CREATED:20260218T191037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193919Z
UID:281230-1773309600-1773315000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs: Converting Your Expertise into Paying Clients
DESCRIPTION:This session will show entrepreneurs how to leverage LinkedIn to grow their business\, showcase their expertise and attract paying clients. Participants will learn how to optimize their profiles\, create engaging content\, build meaningful connections and strategically use LinkedIn to generate leads and opportunities. By the end of the session\, attendees will have actionable strategies to turn their professional presence into tangible business results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/linkedin-for-entrepreneurs-converting-your-expertise-into-paying-clients/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210522Z
CREATED:20260305T210514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T210522Z
UID:282596-1773151200-1773156600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Purchase Counseling in a Volatile Market: Guiding Clients Through Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Members free / Non-members $50  \n\n\n\nIn today’s rapidly changing housing market\, homebuyers are navigating rising interest rates\, limited inventory\, affordability challenges\, and increased uncertainty. Housing counselors play a critical role in helping clients make informed\, confident decisions—especially during volatile market conditions.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will equip beginner and intermediate housing counselors with practical strategies to support pre-purchase clients in uncertain times. Participants will explore current market trends\, common client fears\, and counseling approaches that help buyers assess readiness\, manage expectations\, and avoid costly missteps.  \n\n\n\nThe session will also provide tools and messaging counselors can use to explain market fluctuations\, address affordability concerns\, and guide clients through decision-making without discouragement. Through real-world scenarios and practical examples\, counselors will leave better prepared to support clients while maintaining realistic\, empowering guidance.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to:  \n\n\n\nUse practical tools to help clients evaluate readiness and next steps  \n\n\n\nUnderstand current market trends impacting homebuyer readiness \n\n\n\nAddress common client fears related to rates\, affordability\, and timing  \n\n\n\nApply counseling strategies suited for volatile market conditions 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/pre-purchase-counseling-in-a-volatile-market-guiding-clients-through-uncertainty/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T164500
DTSTAMP:20260303T170158Z
CREATED:20260205T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170158Z
UID:280533-1772725500-1772729100@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The New Era of Small Business Finance: Access\, AI\, and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Van Tol\, NCRC President and CEO will speak at an event entitled The New Era of Small Business Finance: Access\, AI\, and Accountability hosted by The Aspen Institute’s Business Ownership Initiative and the Responsible Business Lending Coalition. The event will focus on the future of the small business economy and access to capital.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/the-new-era-of-small-business-finance-access-ai-and-accountability/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T170706Z
CREATED:20260128T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170706Z
UID:279901-1771574400-1771606800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:38th Annual Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Joseph Dean\, NCRC’s Racial Economic Equity Junior Research Specialist\, at the Penn BLSA 38th Annual Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander Commemorative Conference. \n\n\n\nHosted at the University of Pennsylvania Law School on February 21\, 2026\, this conference will feature a full day of insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nThe event honors the legacy of Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander\, a trailblazing leader in law and social justice. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your career\, this conference is ideal for anyone interested in legal studies\, equity\, and social justice.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/38th-annual-dr-sadie-t-m-alexander-commemorative-conference/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T165433Z
CREATED:20260128T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T165433Z
UID:279889-1771336800-1771347600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:HECM Exam Prep Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This training is a three-part webinar series designed to prepare HUD certified housing counselors to pass the HECM exam. Over three 3-hour sessions participants will review key study materials\, receive clear explanations of core HECM topics\, and work through practice questions and real-world scenarios. The course provides a detailed breakdown of the HECM Counseling Protocol\, a review of the counseling workflow\, and guidance on meeting HUD file and documentation requirements. Participants will receive supplemental study materials and a suggested study guide.  \n\n\n\nCost: Members: Free / Non-members: $200
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/hecm-exam-prep-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260128T164727Z
CREATED:20260128T164720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164727Z
UID:279882-1770904800-1770910200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fair Housing in Action: Preventing Bias and Advancing Equity
DESCRIPTION:Fair Housing in Action: Preventing Bias and Advancing Equity provides a practical overview of fair housing laws and compliance responsibilities. The course focuses on identifying and preventing bias while reinforcing legal and ethical obligations to provide equitable services. A review of best practices that support fair access of housing and reduce the risk of discriminatory outcomes.  \n\n\n\nCost: Members: Free / Non-members: $50
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/fair-housing-in-action-preventing-bias-and-advancing-equity/
CATEGORIES:Live,Online Class,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260203T200737Z
CREATED:20260203T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200737Z
UID:280364-1770460200-1770469200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Troubled Tributary : Film Screening and Panel
DESCRIPTION:IMET is pleased to invite you to a special film screening and panel discussion\, Troubled Tributary: Maryland’s Patuxent River\, taking place at IMET on February 7\, 2026\, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis short documentary examines the environmental challenges facing the Patuxent River and highlights the vital role of community advocacy\, science\, and environmental justice in protecting Maryland’s waterways. \n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Fred Tutman (Patuxent Riverkeeper)\, Vernice Miller-Travis Miller Travis (Environmental Justice Pioneer)\, and Cari Harris (Founder of Greater Baltimore Climate Summit)\, who will share insights and engage in dialogue around environmental stewardship\, people of color in the environmental justice movement\, and solution driven environmental work.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/troubled-tributary-film-screening-and-panel/
CATEGORIES:member event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260106T182520Z
CREATED:20260106T182418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182520Z
UID:277965-1769695200-1769700600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Spreadsheet: Helping Clients Build Budgets That Stick
DESCRIPTION:Budgets don’t fail—budgets without context fail. \n\n\n\n Too often\, clients leave counseling sessions with a “perfect” budget on paper that unravels within weeks. This 90-minute interactive webinar is designed for housing and financial counselors at all experience levels who want to move beyond static worksheets and help clients build sustainable\, adaptable budgets that hold up in real life. \n\n\n\n This session blends practical budgeting tactics with behavior-based strategies\, trauma-informed approaches\, and creative engagement tools that counselors can immediately use with clients. Whether you’re a HUD-approved housing counselor helping pre- or post-purchase customers\, or if you’re a financial coach working with households facing financial instability\, this webinar will expand how you think about budgeting\, and how your customers experience it. \n\n\n\n By the end of the webinar\, the learner will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nShift budgeting conversations from “numbers on a page” to long-term sustainability and client buy-in.\n\n\n\nApply multiple budgeting approaches based on client readiness\, income volatility\, and life stage.\n\n\n\nUse interactive and client-centered techniques that increase engagement and follow-through.\n\n\n\nIdentify common reasons budgets fail and adjust strategies before clients disengage.\n\n\n\n\n Housing counselors and coaches will experience a new budgeting mindset: How to reframe budgets as living tools that evolve with a client’s life\, not rigid rules they feel judged by. Sue offers fresh\, low-tech ways to actively involve clients during budgeting sessions\, even when motivation is low\, and she’ll have you thinking about scripts and prompts that help clients open up about spending habits\, financial stress\, and trade-offs. You will have techniques that participants can use the very next day with renters\, homeowners\, and households from various backgrounds. Don’t miss this fun filled webinar that will help you start off you 2026 on the right foot!
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/beyond-the-spreadsheet-helping-clients-build-budgets-that-stick/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20251215T190538Z
CREATED:20251215T181358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T190538Z
UID:275989-1769608800-1769612400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:2026 FED Application Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:NCRC members: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to host a graduate student for a member-designed\, 9-month fellowship project that drives your organization’s mission forward.  \n\n\n\nThe fellowship pairs innovative\, graduate-level talent with NCRC members to address pressing issues such as climate resilience\, affordable housing\, food and water security\, community health & wellness\, wealth building\, small business development\, and workforce development. Fellows will spearhead a project that the host organization would otherwise be unable to undertake\, while gaining real-world experience and receiving a $20\,000 stipend.  \n\n\n\nMember applications for the 2026 Fellowship for Equitable Development are open from February 3-27\, 2026. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n Laura Bentley\, Director\, Grant Administration\, Community Impact\, NCRC \n\n\n\nDia Henderson\, Program Manager\, Community Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/2026-fed-application-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260107T122307Z
CREATED:20260107T121942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T122307Z
UID:278022-1769002200-1769007600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Capacity: Infrastructure & Staff Requirements for SNAP E&T Success
DESCRIPTION:In the second of our 5-part series covering the essentials of SNAP E&T\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will share how community-based organizations can evaluate and assess the capacity of their current workforce development staff\, training capacity\, and support services for alignment with SNAP E&T requirements. We will walk through everything you need to determine if your staff capacity and systems position your organization for success as a third-party partner. This includes reviewing the administrative infrastructure needed to successfully operate a SNAP E&T program\, including participant tracking systems\, service documentation requirements\, and eligibility verification processes. Join us to learn about common capacity gaps and staffing configurations that support program compliance and success!
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/assessing-capacity-infrastructure-staff-requirements-for-snap-et-success/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260109T194911Z
CREATED:20251222T193420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T194911Z
UID:276478-1768996800-1769094000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Ready to Win More Grants? Start from A to Z
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for developers\, executive directors\, and program managers seeking grant funding for their projects. It provides guidance on the key documents required for most grants and walks through a step-by-step grant-writing process. Led by an expert with over 20 years of grant-writing experience\, this interactive session will share practical writing techniques to craft stronger\, more confident proposals that improve participants’ chances of securing grants. \n\n\n\nThis training is not intended for housing counselors or staff from agencies without grant-writing responsibilities. \n\n\n\nRegistration: $ 125
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/ready-to-win-more-grants-start-from-a-to-z/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20251205T180202Z
CREATED:20251205T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T180202Z
UID:274128-1765969200-1765969200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:We've Been Here Before: Planning for a Third Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Please join Demos and NPQ on Wednesday\, December 17th at 11 am pm ET for a 60-minute webinar\, titled: We’ve Been Here Before: Planning for a Third Reconstruction. \n\n\n\nReserve your spot here.  \n=========== \n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s time to design a Third Reconstruction—one that redefines our social norms\, strengthens our institutions\, and builds new forms of people power that can advance racial and economic justice. Come dream and strategize with us. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Peniel Joseph\, historian\, University of TexasSeries article: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-struggle-for-a-third-reconstruction-remains-the-struggle-for-our-times/\nDaMareo Cooper\, Co-Executive Director\, Popular DemocracySeries article: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/why-we-must-defend-the-fourteenth-amendment/\nRichard Besser\, President and CEO\, Robert Wood Johnson FoundationSeries article: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/four-ways-philanthropy-can-support-the-movement-for-a-third-reconstruction\n\nTaifa Smith Butler\, CEO\, Demos—concluding series article to publish Dec. 8th @ https://nonprofitquarterly.org/series/toward-a-third-reconstruction/\n\n\nModerator: Steve Dubb\, NPQ
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/weve-been-here-before-planning-for-a-third-reconstruction/
CATEGORIES:Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20251117T190348Z
CREATED:20251117T190337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T190348Z
UID:270849-1765965600-1765972800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Group Counseling Session: Creating Stunning Marketing Materials in Canva
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create stunning designs efficiently using Canva for Business. Discover tips\, tricks\, and advanced techniques to elevate your design game and create impactful visuals for your brand. Come ready to immerse yourself in an interactive environment where you can actively participate\, ask questions\, and engage with fellow business attendees.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/group-counseling-session-creating-stunning-marketing-materials-in-canva/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/december.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20251114T193813Z
CREATED:20251114T193805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193813Z
UID:270314-1765371600-1765375200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:SNAP E&T Basics: Turning Public Benefits into Pathways to Economic Stability
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization offer workforce development or entrepreneurship training programs for low-income communities? New to federal workforce programs like SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)? Interested in SNAP E&T but not sure where to start? \n\n\n\nLook no further! In the first of a 5-part series covering the essentials of SNAP E&T\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will introduce the program’s basics. We will share how community-based organizations can evaluate their own employment\, training\, and support services for alignment with SNAP E&T requirements. The session will cover eligibility guidelines\, program components\, the distinction between state- and county-administered systems\, importance of state plans\, and key steps and timelines for third-party provider onboarding.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to gain actionable strategies to become a third-party provider and strengthen your organization’s impact on economic well-being in your community!
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/snap-et-basics-turning-public-benefits-into-pathways-to-economic-stability/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
DTSTAMP:20251021T192711Z
CREATED:20251021T192703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192711Z
UID:267443-1765180800-1765213200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:A United Native Voice: Speaking Truth\, Shaping Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC CEO Jesse Van Tol at the 6th Annual Native CDFI Policy & Capacity Building Summit in Washington\, D.C. As federal policy continues to evolve\, the voices of Native CDFIs are more important—and more powerful—than ever. This year’s theme\, A United Native Voice: Speaking Truth\, Shaping Policy\, reflects a shared commitment to stand together\, tell our stories\, and shape the future of policy in ways that respect Tribal sovereignty\, expand economic opportunity\, and strengthen the path to economic independence for Native communities.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/a-united-native-voice-speaking-truth-shaping-policy/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/A-United-Native-Voice-Speaking-Truth-Shaping-Policy.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20251027T172630Z
CREATED:20251027T172622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T172630Z
UID:268031-1763460000-1763467200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Group Counseling Session: Mastering the Art of Networking: Building Meaningful Connections for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Networking is more than just exchanging business cards—it’s about building authentic relationships that open doors to new opportunities. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\nTurn connections into collaborations and clients \n\n\n\nDevelop a strategic approach to networking \n\n\n\nMake a lasting impression in any professional setting \n\n\n\nLeverage online and in-person networking opportunities \n\n\n\nBuild and nurture valuable business relationships
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/group-counseling-session-mastering-the-art-of-networking-building-meaningful-connections-for-business-growth/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T093000
DTSTAMP:20251002T162214Z
CREATED:20251002T162207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162214Z
UID:266211-1763454600-1763458200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Wolters Kluwer's 2025 CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging fireside chat with the CEOs of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) as they discuss their organizations’ priorities and visions for creating equitable communities. This session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nFair Housing and Civil Rights: NFHA’s CEO will share insights on advancing fair housing practices\, safeguarding civil rights\, and promoting equitable opportunities for all. Discover the latest policy priorities to combat housing discrimination and ensure access to safe\, affordable housing.\n\n\n\nCommunity Reinvestment and Economic Justice: NCRC’s CEO will discuss the importance of strengthening the Community Reinvestment Act\, advocating for housing affordability\, and implementing small business lending data transparency. Explore how these efforts contribute to building a just economy and addressing the racial wealth divide.\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from leading voices in community advocacy.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/wolters-kluwers-2025-cra-fair-lending-colloquium/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T140000
DTSTAMP:20251028T144437Z
CREATED:20251021T205111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T144437Z
UID:267453-1763125200-1763128800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Better Together: Community Voices\, Hospitals And Banks Advancing Housing & Health
DESCRIPTION:The Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates opportunities for community groups and community-based organizations to engage hospitals and health systems in addressing the interconnected issues of housing\, health\, and community development. A hospital’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) guides part of its community benefit activities\, much like a bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plan directs its community investments. In this session\, learn how the ACA establishes incentive structures for engagement nationwide; explore a collaborative model from Philadelphia; and hear about the CRA-funded Building Life Opportunities and Options for Mothers (BLOOM)\, which empowers mothers through a social-enterprise approach that provides stable\, affordable housing and creates pathways to family economic mobility.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/better-together-community-voices-hospitals-and-banks-advancing-housing-health/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20251105T142853Z
CREATED:20251105T142843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T142853Z
UID:268981-1763053200-1763056800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:If you are an existing or aspiring small business owner\, meet one-on-one with attorneys at this brief advice legal clinic. Get answers to questions about business formation\, contracts\, leases\, intellectual property\, employment law\, or any other legal matters related to running a small business. Even if you do not have specific questions\, come tell us about your business for general advice. The attorneys may be able to address issues before they become problems! \n\n\n\nPlease bring any documents relevant to the issues you wish to discuss.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/small-business-brief-advice-legal-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20251027T154810Z
CREATED:20251027T154802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T154810Z
UID:268009-1763042400-1763046000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Untangling Heirs’ Property: Practical Strategies for Housing Counselors
DESCRIPTION:Heirs’ property continues to be a significant barrier to generational wealth and housing stability\, particularly in communities of color and rural areas. This webinar will bring together researchers and practitioners to explore the complexities of heirs’ property and strategies for supporting families affected by it.Panelists will include representatives from the Housing Assistance Council (HAC)\, sharing recent research on heirs’ property\, and Affordable Homes of South Texas\, a housing counseling agency actively helping families navigate these challenges.Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of heirs’ property issues and practical tools for assisting clients.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/untangling-heirs-property-practical-strategies-for-housing-counselors/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20251027T185221Z
CREATED:20251027T183539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T185221Z
UID:268037-1763028000-1763033400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Plan Now\, Save Later: Get Your Business Tax-Ready
DESCRIPTION:Tax season can be a challenging time for many business owners. In this session\, a seasoned tax professional will share strategies to help you get organized\, identify eligible deductions\, and maximize your tax efficiency. You’ll learn how to prepare accurate financial records\, understand quarterly tax obligations\, and create end-of-year financial statements with confidence. Walk away with practical insights to avoid common tax pitfalls and position your business for financial success.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/plan-now-save-later-get-your-business-tax-ready/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20251021T143951Z
CREATED:20250825T194419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T143951Z
UID:260469-1762434000-1762437600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Summit Debrief
DESCRIPTION:In September\, NCRC convened more than 160 community leaders\, financial institutions\, and policy experts in Nashville for a bold new kind of summit\, one focused not on more panels\, but on structured\, action-oriented dialogue. We heard from national thought leaders about the “new normal” facing communities: shrinking federal support\, widening disparities\, and a growing sense of isolation among local changemakers. We listened\, reflected\, and rolled up our sleeves to start imagining what new systems we need to build—in housing\, small business and workforce—to ensure inclusive\, sustainable futures. \n\n\n\nThe work took place through dialogue tables that brought people together\, data-driven discussions that helped us understand the facts\, and community ideas that inspired new ways to make change. We also explored partnerships across different sectors to find solutions that go beyond “business as usual.” \n\n\n\nNow\, the work continues. Join us for our Post-Summit Debrief\, Wednesday\, November 6\, 1 pm ET. \n\n\n\nAlready\, 200+ people have registered to hear the key themes\, what we’ve learned\, and how this will inform NCRC’s coalition-building\, advocacy and member support strategy going forward. \n\n\n\nIf you care about building a just economy\, this is your invitation to stay engaged and help shape what’s next. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nJacelyn Matthews\, Director\, National Training Academy\, NCRC \n\n\n\nDevin Thompson\, Director of Health Equity & Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/leadership-summit-debrief/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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