The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) will host Forum 2025: "Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Impact," in San Francisco, CA, April 9-13, 2025. NCRC's Chief of Institutional Accountability and Community Engagement Catherine Crosby will be speaking on the panel: Place-based strategies: Leveraging private capital to meet local needs on April 11 at 11:45 am PT. […]
Graduate students with a passion for economic justice: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to be a 2025 NCRC Fellow completing an 8-month, paid fellowship project at a community development organization in your local community. Fellows will speadhead projects that address pressing issues such as climate resilience, affordable […]
Proper financial systems and record-keeping are essential for business success. This webinar will guide entrepreneurs and small business owners through best practices for setting up and managing financial records efficiently. Topics covered include selecting the right accounting software, organizing financial documents, tracking expenses and revenue, and ensuring compliance with tax and reporting requirements. Gain the […]
Understanding how to borrow wisely is key to growing your business without unnecessary financial strain. This webinar will cover the essentials of small business borrowing, including covering SBA guidelines, loan options, eligibility requirements, how to prepare a strong loan application, and tips for securing the best financing options. Learn best practices for securing financing and […]
Join Jad Edlebi, NCRC’s Research GIS Data Engineer, for Digitizing Displacement: An Inside Look at Mapping Gentrification — a special talk that explores the power of spatial data in understanding and addressing housing inequities. With a background in environmental science, urban planning, and advanced mapping technologies, Jad brings a unique perspective to spatial analysis at […]
Instructor: Sue Ortiz HUD-certified housing counseling agencies are required to maintain accurate and comprehensive action plans that include a required financial analysis. One of the top reasons agencies fail HUD audits is due to deficiencies in these areas. Even if your agency is not HUD certified this webinar will help you work with customers using […]
Learn the ins and outs of optimizing your website for search engines, improving visibility, and driving organic traffic. From keyword research to on-page optimization, equip yourself with the skills to enhance your website’s search engine rankings and attract more potential customers. Come ready to immerse yourself in an interactive environment where you can actively participate, […]
Instructor: Pamelia Harris Description: This dynamic webinar will explore the key challenges that homebuyers face on the path to homeownership—including rising housing costs, credit barriers, limited housing inventory, and systemic inequities. Participants will gain insights into how these obstacles affect different communities and learn practical strategies to help clients navigate them. Through real-world examples and […]
Women in Housing & Finance (WHF) is hosting a panel of experts representing industry and consumer entities that will discuss bank M&A regulatory and policy developments anticipated in the year ahead being driven by the new administration supervisory actions along with market pressures from nonbank competitors and from macroeconomic conditions. NCRC President and CEO Jesse […]
Instructor: Leigh Lester Course Description: This engaging 90-minute webinar is designed to equip housing counselors with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the evolving landscape of fair lending in 2025. Join us for an in-depth look at key regulatory changes, common discriminatory lending practices, and actionable strategies to better support clients in the homebuying […]
Join NCRC's Senior Director of Research Jason Richardson at Housing, Education and Economic Development (HEED)'s 36th Annual Housing Conference on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Richardson will be presenting on The Impact of Redlining with Sam Buchanan, Executive Director of the Mississippi Center for Legal Services.
Financial statements are more than just numbers—they tell the story of your business’s health and growth potential. In this webinar, we’ll break down the key financial statements every business owner should understand: the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Learn how to read and interpret these reports, identify red flags, and use financial […]
With budgetary constraints, workforce reduction, and new legislation being interjected, navigating our current shifting landscape can be complicated and downright confusing for the most resourceful and economically stable among us; imagine how marginalized populations and the most vulnerable amongst us must feel. Spend time brainstorming ways to empower and equip those likely to be most […]
Join the Native CDFI Network for a 'NCN Live' discussion featuring the National Community Reinvestment Coalition's(NCRC), President and CEO, Jesse Van Tol, and Senior Policy Advisor, Kevin Hill. This webinar will provide critical updates on the status and future of the revised Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule, including what potential changes or a full rescission […]
