CDFI Application Insights Series: Navigating the CDFI FA Application Process

Unpack the new CDFI Financial Assistance (FA) Application, a resource to increase access to CDFI lending dollars and associated operational support and resources. CDFI expert Lisa Wagner provides strategies to present an effective case for funding, insights on expectations, tools, and resources to amplify your organization’s impact. Funded with support from the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund.

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CDFI Application Insights Series: Navigating the CDFI TA Application Process

Gain a comprehensive review and guidance on navigating the CDFI Technical Assistance (TA) application process, including insights on what to expect and how to navigate it effectively. CDFI expert Lisa Wagner delves into the intricacies of the TA application, equipping you with the tools, strategies, and resources necessary to present your organization in the best possible light and increase the likelihood that you will be awarded. Funded with support from the Citi Foundation.

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Public Policy Landscape – 2024, 118th Congress, Second Session

Our Policy team gives an overview and forecast of this year’s need-to-know policy information and advocacy opportunities that support Latino communities. 

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CDFI Application Insights Series: Navigating the CDFI Certification Process

This session provides a comprehensive review of the updated certification application, equipping you with crucial insights, tools, and resources to empower your organization to navigate this process confidently and secure your CDFI designation. Funded with support from the Citi Foundation. 

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Webinar resources: PPT Slides, Staff Allocation Worksheet

The President's FY 2025 Budget Request: Overview & Impact on Community Development

Get an insight into the President’s requested funding levels, the budget calendar for FY25, how to attain funding within the federal budget, and strategic opportunities to engage in advocacy within the budget process.

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Build Your Nonprofit Impact: How to Select and Optimize Client Relationship Management (CRM) Platforms for a Unified Data System

Is your organization in the process of selecting a CRM or Lending platform? Do you want to make improvements to your organization’s current data system to unify and standardize efficient use and data integrity?

Participate in our webinar where NALCAB consultants, Marian Doub and Jim Wood, share emerging best practices and facilitate a conversation with NALCAB member guest presenters as they share their insights and tool kit for building or rebuilding a successful data system. You will gain knowledge about best practices, tools, and crucial steps to consider before committing to new technology tools. Funded with support from Wells Fargo. 

The Acceso Loan Participation Program

Learn all about NALCAB’s newest loan initiative: The Acceso Loan Participation Program. It presents a review of the program, its requirements as well as the impact, and benefits that provides to our NALCAB’s members.

Beyond the Logo: Elevating Nonprofits through Strategic Branding

Learn how to define and manage your organization’s brand to ensure more impactful communication. Public relations expert and author, Melissa Vela-Williamson, will share strategies to connect with stakeholders at all levels, develop consistent messaging and tell an authentic brand story.

-> A NALCAB member-only opportunity. Contact membership@nalcab.org for a one-time pass.

HUD Community Compass: Zoning Code for Affordable Housing Tool Kit

This webinar will provide an overview of NALCAB’s work with HUD in creating a national guidebook for cities to access how to leverage zoning codes for affordable housing. Made possible with support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.

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Neighborhood Trends Analysis (NTA) Preview

This webinar will explore NALCAB’s Data/GIS progress on the Neighborhood Trends Analysis dashboard and how this resource can benefit your organization. Made possible with support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.

Advocacy Day Attendee Webinar

This informative webinar will prepare participants with training, briefing materials, and all the necessary tools to help our delegation fully prepare for their congressional meetings.

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Summer in the States: At-Home Advocacy Campaign Launch

This webinar kicks off Summer in the States – NALCAB’s in-state advocacy event, where you can connect virtually with policymakers and promote federal funding priorities for community and economic development programs as legislators gear up to pass the annual federal budget upon their return to Washington from Summer recess.

-> A NALCAB member-only opportunity.