2024 Webinars & Events
Featuring a comprehensive slate of webinars, public policy opportunities and trainings, our 2024 event lineup includes:
-NALCAB Webinars
-Advocacy Day
-Summer in the States: At-Home Advocacy
-NALCAB National Conference
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2024 NALCAB Webinars
CDFI Application Insights Series: Navigating the CDFI FA Application Process
January 11, 2024 | 2PM CT
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
January 16, 2024 | 2PM CT
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
January 25, 2024 | 2PM CT
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
February 20, 2024 | 2PM CT
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
March 28, 2024 | 2PM CT
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
April 25, 2024 | 2PM CT
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?
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. Gain knowledge about best practices, tools, and crucial steps to consider before committing to new technology tools. Funded with support from Wells Fargo.
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An Overview of the Community Economic Development (CED) & the CED Planning Grant: Building a Successful Proposal
May 14, 2024 | 2PM CT
The Office of Community Services’ Community Economic Development (CED) Grant Programs offer among the most flexible federal funds available for catalyzing job creation, capitalizing revolving loan pools, and launching social enterprises. This year there are two separate CED grants, the general CED with implementation awards of up to $800,000, and the CED Planning grant with planning awards of up to $150,000.
In this webinar, NALCAB Senior Director of Programs, Jeremy Carter, will provide an overview of both FY 2024 applications and share valuable tips for crafting a successful CED Planning project.
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The Acceso Loan Participation Program
May 16, 2024 | 2PM CT
Learn all about NALCAB’s newest loan initiative: The Acceso Loan Participation Program. The session will give an overview of the program, its requirements as well as the impact and benefits that it provides to our NALCAB small business lender members.
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CDFI Certification Readiness Assessment Tool
June 10, 2024 | 2PM CT
Whether your organization is currently a US Treasury-Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) or an emerging CDFI, gauging your organization’s ability to meet the new CDFI certification requirements is challenging.
Join CDFI expert, Lisa Wagner, as she provides an introduction to NALCAB’s Certification Readiness Assessment tool. The tool is designed to help an organization assess their readiness for applying for CDFI Certification in light of the most critical certification requirements based on requirements and information available as of May 2024.
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Funded with support from Citi Foundation & TD Bank Charitable Foundation
Beyond the Logo: Elevating Nonprofits through Strategic Branding
June 11, 2024 | 2PM CT
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.
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Capitalization Readiness for Small and Emerging CDFIs
July 23, 2024 | 2PM CT
Capitalization is a common challenge for small and emerging Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). During this webinar, CDFI expert, Lisa Wagner, will share what is necessary to successfully prepare for, create, and execute a capitalization plan for this critical stage of CDFI development.
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Funded with support from Citi Foundation & TD Bank Charitable Foundation
Justice Climate Fund - What's Next?
August 28, 2024 | 2:00PM CT
Join representatives from NALCAB and the Justice Climate Fund for updates to the 940M award and to answer your questions about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Clean Communities Investment Accelerator program award.
NALCAB is a founding member of the Justice Climate Fund, a coalition of organizations uniquely qualified to direct environmental funding and resources to low-income communities and communities of color. Funded with support from the Truist Foundation.
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LEAD Fellowship Application & Information Session
September 25, 2024 | 2PM CT
Learn more about NALCAB’s Latino Executive Advancement & Development (LEAD) Fellowship. We’ll provide a full overview of the program syllabus, eligibility requirements, and application instructions. We’ll finish up with a Q&A section to answer any pending questions and we will hear from two LEAD Fellow Alumni who will share their experiences with the program.
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Informational Webinar: Equitable Neighborhood Development Funding Opportunity
October 2, 2024 | 1PM CT
Special Purpose Credit Programs
October 15, 2024 | 2PM CT
Join us for a webinar on the power of Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) featuring Denise Noel, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF). Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B, financial institutions can establish SPCPs to extend credit to reach underserved communities. SPCPs are unique because they allow financial institutions to target specific groups, such as Latino borrowers, to offer more favorable credit terms. These programs are especially valuable in promoting racial equity and complement broader lending efforts. We’ll also discuss how the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) supports SPCPs and highlight the Black Developer Capital Initiative, an SPCP launched by LIIF in partnership with National Affordable Housing Trust. This SPCP provides flexible capital to Black affordable housing developers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Special Purpose Credit Programs can drive impactful change in lending and racial equity efforts!
Open only to NALCAB and African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs members. For questions regarding NALCAB membership, please contact: membership@nalcab.org
Neighborhood Trends Analysis (NTA) Preview
November 5, 2024 | 2PM CT
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.
Pete Garcia Fellowship Application: Q&A and Information Session
November 21, 2024 | 2PM CT
Join us to learn more about our NALCAB Pete Garcia Community Economic Development Fellowship (Pete Garcia Fellowship) and the background of NALCAB. In this informational webinar, we will go over the Pete Garcia Fellowship application and timeline, and we will hear from NALCAB Fellow Alumni who will share their experiences with the program and will also be available during the Q&A section at the end of the webinar. We hope you can join us!
Advocacy Day
June 5, 2024
Each year, a delegation of NALCAB members from across the US gather in DC to meet with members of Congress and illustrate the important work we are doing to uplift Latino communities. On Advocacy Day we are face-to-face with the very people who decide the fate of funding and resources for programs that are vital to our communities.
This legislative event is open exclusively to NALCAB members. We will provide an in-depth briefing and training to all participants prior to the event.
-> A NALCAB member-only opportunity.
Advocacy Day Attendee Webinar
May 29, 2024 | 3PM CT
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.
-> A NALCAB member-only opportunity.
Summer in the States
August 2024
Summer in the States is NALCAB’s yearly effort to advocate for federal funding and happens all month long in August. It aims to link our members with congressional representatives during the month-long Congressional District Recess when they are in their home states. This presents a chance to virtually engage with legislatros throughout August, advocating for funding in the FY 2024 federal budget that supports vital programs for your organization. Stay connected as we unveil further information!
-> A NALCAB member-only opportunity.
Summer in the States: At-Home Advocacy Campaign Launch
July 25, 2024 | 3PM ET
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.
2024 NALCAB National Conference
September 4-6, 2024
NALCAB’s 2024 National Conference offers a chance to network with funders, industry leaders, and innovators who are working to promote Latino economic advancement and social justice in communities across the US as well as learn from experts in the field, and share best practices with other organizations.
This comprehensive 3-day event will feature targeted training sessions and interactive workshops focused on all aspects of community economic development and organizational capacity building.