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 […]
Having a high level of emotional intelligence doesn't just benefit you in a workplace setting – it can positively impact many aspects of your life. For example, emotional intelligence increases one's ability to make sound decisions, build and sustain collaborative relationships, deal effectively with stress, and cope with constant change. Emotional intelligence in the workplace […]
Understanding the drivers of cultural change is important for anticipating and adapting to change, promoting social cohesions and inclusion, and fostering greater cultural understanding. Understanding the drivers of cultural change can help us understand how to develop a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of cultural identity, which is a fundamental aspect of human experience. […]
Being a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in the workplace can present unique challenges, as these individuals may face discrimination, bias and microaggressions based on their race or ethnicity. Managers play an important role in creating a positive and inclusive work environment for BIPOC employees. Participants will learn about the impact of microaggressions […]
Studies estimate that more than one-third of U.S. nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing due to financial harm inflicted by the viral pandemic. Now with other global and local disasters on seemingly every front, when is there time to consider how your organization might withstand a natural or manmade disaster? Join NCRC's National Training Academy […]
