Education & Training

Comprehensive introduction to affordable housing development—from site selection to lease-up. Understanding the ecosystem, key players, and development process.

Deep dive into Low-Income Housing Tax Credits—4% vs 9%, QAP strategy, syndicator negotiations, compliance requirements, and maximizing credit allocation.

Master the art of assembling complex capital stacks—layering debt, equity, tax credits, grants, and gap financing to make deals work.

Essential financial literacy for developers—pro forma basics, underwriting fundamentals, NOI, cap rates, IRR, reading financials, and lender requirements.

Navigate the intersection of public purpose and private capital—TIF, PILOT, development agreements, and building relationships with public entities.

Master the alphabet soup of public incentives—TIF, Tax Abatement, PILOT, CID, NID, TDD, special taxing districts, and strategic application approaches.

Insider perspective on state HFAs—understanding agency priorities, QAP scoring strategies, bond financing mechanics, and building lasting agency relationships.

How government really works—city council dynamics, committee structures, public hearings, building political support, and avoiding common pitfalls.

Essential planning concepts for developers—comprehensive plans, land use basics, transportation and infrastructure, and working effectively with planning departments.

Navigate the entitlement process—reading zoning codes, variance and rezoning processes, planned unit developments, and strategic entitlement approaches.

Transform distressed neighborhoods—commercial corridor development, fighting blight and food deserts, and community-driven planning processes that create lasting change.

Master the economic development ecosystem—job creation strategies, tax base growth, working with EDCs and chambers, and measuring community economic impact.

Understand the SDOH framework—housing as healthcare, health impact assessments, and making the compelling case to health systems for housing investment.

Partner with hospitals and health systems—community benefit requirements, anchor institution strategies, and structuring partnerships that serve patients and communities.

Leverage data to drive decisions—using analytics to identify need, measure outcomes, strengthen applications, and tell your impact story with evidence.

Conduct effective CHNAs that support housing development—gathering community health data, identifying disparities, and connecting housing solutions to health outcomes.

Unlock the development potential of church-owned land—ground leases, mission alignment, congregation engagement, and partnership structures with faith communities.

Transform your nonprofit into a developer—CDC structures, building organizational capacity, developer fee models, and transitioning from service provider to developer.

Leverage military experience in real estate—skills translation, VA programs, GI Bill education benefits, breaking into CRE, and veteran-owned business advantages.

Partner effectively with PHAs—RAD conversions, project-based vouchers, mixed-finance developments, and navigating HUD requirements for public housing redevelopment.

Personal and professional development focused on defying the odds—cultivating mindset, building productive habits, networking strategically, and creating impact.

Maximize your board impact—effective participation, fiduciary responsibilities, strategic planning, and leveraging board service for career and community growth.

Navigate as a "first"—strategies for breaking barriers, building allies and sponsors, creating pathways for others, and building a legacy of inclusive leadership.

Build your platform and amplify your voice—crafting compelling presentations, developing your speaking brand, and establishing yourself as an industry thought leader.