Due to the financial crisis caused by the pandemic, consumers are struggling to make ends meet. Credit can be seen as the light at the end of the dark tunnel. Housing counselors become a reliable and trusted source for both families and individuals. They are there to assist in obtaining, explaining, and helping design a […]
Conflict is inevitable in the workplace. Often, miscommunication is the spark that agitates trivial or personal issues carried into the workplace and impacts productivity, relationships, and employee engagement. Uncertainty and stress affect people in different ways. Well-intended comments and opinions can be misinterpreted, turning everyday conversations into unproductive arguments, making misunderstandings even more likely. However, […]
This 9-week program guides pre-revenue and start-up entrepreneurs through the 17 foundational steps of launching a business. In addition to going through the Launch Academy eCourse, the cohort will meet with an instructor via Zoom for two hours of classroom time each week. This time will be used to brainstorm ideas, receive feedback, bring in guest experts, […]
Housing counselors are considered to be the first responders and essential workers of the housing community, but for many, including those newly introduced to the housing counseling profession, there continues to be some mystery around exactly what housing counseling is. This Housing Counseling Basics course is designed to provide a broad overview of the housing […]
This program guides established small business owners through the steps needed to scale their business and gain access to capital. In addition to going through the Growth Academy eCourse, the cohort will meet with the instructor via Zoom for two hours of classroom time each week. This time will be used to brainstorm ideas, receive feedback, bring in […]
This 9-week program guides pre-revenue and start-up entrepreneurs through the 17 foundational steps of launching a business. In addition to going through the Launch Academy eCourse, the cohort will meet with an instructor via Zoom for two hours of classroom time each week. This time will be used to brainstorm ideas, receive feedback, bring in guest experts, […]
Instructor: Siddeequah "Sid" Alvarado Preparing for the HUD Housing Counseling Exam can be daunting when tackling it on your own. Research shows that working together in a collaborative environment allows individuals to learn the material better than when working alone. Join other housing counselors in this virtual experience where peer discussion, exploration of the six […]
Instructor: Pamelia Harris Let’s face it, leading a nonprofit organization can be a challenging job. Assessing organizational performance while simultaneously tackling your service area’s toughest challenges, staying abreast of political and economic changes and juggling org chart relationships might become quite overwhelming without the proper tools. Leading organizations in today’s changing climate may challenge even […]
Please join us for this informative webinar for housing counselors. Participants will hear the latest updates to HUD’s housing counseling program, as well as housing counselor certification updates and progress. This webinar will be presented by Jerrold H. Mayer with HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling. He will provide a program overview and updates followed by […]
Instructor: Pamelia Harris Today, nonprofit practitioners encounter what seems like ever-increasing challenges as they seek to deliver innovative quality program activities to their service area and meet partners' expectations. Also, it is critical agency leaders develop cohesive agency work plans with mission-aligned programs to truly address the needs of the ever-changing diverse communities they serve. […]
Determining the strategic direction of an organization is crucial when creating the strategic roadmap that leads to fulfilling the overall vision and mission of the organization. Conducting both an internal and external needs assessment to develop results-based logic models will help to “tell the story behind the data,” which is critical to the strategic planning […]
NCRC's DC Women’s Business Center (DCWBC) alongside the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) is hosting a three-part Small Business Borrowing Basics Series that will provide attendees with information on the types of capital available and how to secure it, small business lending alternatives and programs, and negotiating tactics when obtaining business debt. Part […]
