NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) is a mobile university for community development and affordable housing professionals. The professionals who attend these events – for one day or a whole week, from all 50 states and beyond – are committed to making a difference in the lives of working low and moderate income families and their communities. The NTI is a five-day event held four times annually in major cities throughout the United States. At each NTI, NeighborWorks offers over 100 classes to up to 2,000 community development professionals who come from our network organizations and beyond. Courses cover the following content areas: Affordable Housing Development, Homeownership and Community Lending, Multifamily Asset Management, Management and Leadership, Community Engagement, Native American Community Development, Community Economic Development, Community And Neighborhood Revitalization, Construction and Production Management, Rural Development. Each NTI also includes a one-day symposium on a timely topic, instruction by expert practitioners and thought-leaders, free workshops on community development topics after the course day is through, and abundant peer networking opportunities. Unlike other conferences, NTIs are very much course-focused – there are no large plenary sessions and only one major reception during the week. Participants spend the majority of their time in classes of one, two, three or five days with 10-30 fellow learners.
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#a.166103Monday December 10,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAH258 Community Land Trusts: Post Purchase Stewardship of CLT Homes |
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12.00 |
The durable contractual controls that are imposed over the resale and use of owner-occupied homes by community land trusts, limited equity cooperatives, and man ... more The durable contractual controls that are imposed over the resale and use of owner-occupied homes by community land trusts, limited equity cooperatives, and many municipally funded homeownership assistance programs require the continuing presence of a watchful steward to monitor and enforce them, ensuring that: the affordability of these homes will be preserved; the quality, durability, and livability of these homes will be maintained; and the homeowners’ security of tenure will be protected, making foreclosure a rare event. Another factor in ensuring the effectiveness of these controls is informing, supporting and engaging the homeowners themselves. In this intermediate-level course, participants will review the contractual mandates, the organizational mechanisms and homeowner services that make stewardship a reality. The course is focused on the period after a resale-restricted home is sold, although some consideration will be given to the steward's pre-purchase responsibilities. This course is offered in partnership with the Community Land Trust Network. Instructors: Dev Goetschius Dev Goetschius is the Executive Director at the Housing Land Trust of Sonoma County in Petaluma, CA. |
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#a.166104Monday December 10,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAH271 Budget Basics: Decoding the Mysteries of the ProForma |
CM |
12.00 |
Every project starts with a budget. Where do those numbers come from, and how will they change during the course of a project? This interactive, computer-based ... more Every project starts with a budget. Where do those numbers come from, and how will they change during the course of a project? This interactive, computer-based class will walk participants through the process of designing realistic development and operating budgets from scratch, and enable them to understand how these budgets interact with each other. You’ll learn about resources on the internet, and use formulas to review alternative options. This course is for nonprofit development staff as well as executive directors and board members. A working knowledge of Excel is necessary. Instructors: Pam Askew Pam Askew is Vice President at William C. Smith + Co, located in Washington, DC. |
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#a.166105Monday December 10,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAH291 REO Solutions: Property Assessment, Acquisition and Financing |
CM |
12.00 |
The REO challenge has dropped tens of thousands of foreclosed affordable properties into our communities. Many sites are vacant and are being damaged by vandali ... more The REO challenge has dropped tens of thousands of foreclosed affordable properties into our communities. Many sites are vacant and are being damaged by vandalism and the elements. This course discusses how nonprofit housing developers can assess the feasibility of rehabbing and selling or leasing a foreclosed and abandoned property, acquire it from the bank or other owner and how to arrange financing for carrying the property and funding the rehab work. This course is strongly suggested for all those who will touch the assessment, acquisition and/or financing processes of REO properties. Instructors: Timothy Bolding Tim Bolding is the founding executive director of United Housing Inc. He has more than 20 years of experience in affordable housing in the Memphis, TN, area. During his tenure, the organization grew from a department of the United Way of the Mid-South to an independent organization, which provides homeownership opportunities to the residents of Memphis and Shelby County. Bolding serves on several local agency boards and at the national level with the FHLB Advisory Council. He received his BA and MA from the University of Memphis and serves as an adjunct faculty member of the department of anthropology at the university, where he teaches cultural anthropology. He was the recipient of the Kenneth Jones Excellence in Training Award at the NeighborWorks 2009 Washington, DC, National Training Institute. |
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#a.166106Thursday December 13,
8:30AM to 2:30PMAH294 Successful Models of Foreclosure Programs |
CM |
12.00 |
Many communities in America have confronted an epidemic of foreclosures—first fueled by “bad” loans, later by unemployment. Since this time, cities, counties, s ... more Many communities in America have confronted an epidemic of foreclosures—first fueled by “bad” loans, later by unemployment. Since this time, cities, counties, states and the non-profit sector have responded through 3 rounds of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Hundreds of programs have been developed and implemented to acquire, redevelop, and place these properties back in to service. Some have been very successful.
This class draws upon this experience and participants will explore through numerous case studies how different organizations and communities have tackled the foreclosure problems. Participants will review various options that have been tried and tested in the acquisition, rehab, and disposition process. Practical solutions and step by step models will be reviewed as well as pitfalls and stumbling blocks. Upon completion, participants will have a broad understanding of options for foreclosure programs.
Instructors: AB O'Brien AB O’Brien is a principal with O’Brien and O’Brien Consultants and provides services to cities and nonprofits in various areas of technical, environmental and legal issues. For more than 20 years, she has provided city departments and county and federal government agencies with invaluable insight into federal regulation compliance as it pertains to nonprofit housing development and neighborhood revitalization. O’Brien is a resourceful practitioner, mixing her real life experiences with humor, to make complicated federal regulations understandable to any participant. |
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#a.166107Wednesday December 12,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAH297 No Vacancies: New Ideas to Market Your For-Sale and Rental Units |
CM |
6.00 |
No Vacancies presents new ideas on how to market both for-sale and rental units in any community. Whether the area you serve has been hard hit by the economic ... more No Vacancies presents new ideas on how to market both for-sale and rental units in any community. Whether the area you serve has been hard hit by the economic recession, or even if it's a 'hot market', this course will present new trends in analyzing your market, pinpointing potential residents and utilizing social media tools to reach out. Understanding basic market principles and techniques to address these issues becomes more essential than ever. This one-day course is designed to better focus on these changing conditions and what has worked effectively to overcome market barriers including the use of social media. Nonprofits and local officials will go beyond the superficial list of promotional campaigns and advertising that might have worked in the past. Instructors: David Cramer David Cramer is the president of Cramer Crystal. He has over forty years of community development experience, 15 years as an independent consultant, 12 years as a program director for a national intermediary, nine years directing nonprofit organizations and five years as a neighborhood organizer. He provides technical assistance (TA) and training for local governments and non profit housing development organizations in capacity building, business/strategic planning, merging, executive transition management, housing program design and implementation, housing development and financing. |
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#a.166110Thursday December 13,
8:30AM to 2:30PMAM230 Property Management for Scattered Site Rental Housing |
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12.00 |
Managing geographically scattered and small-scale rental properties poses unique and difficult challenges to the affordable housing owner. A portfolio of small ... more Managing geographically scattered and small-scale rental properties poses unique and difficult challenges to the affordable housing owner. A portfolio of small properties requires the owner to possess or obtain special property management skills. Management will not have the advantages of on-site property management staff, or the economies of scale a multiple-unit building provides. This course is designed to help the participant identify ways of mobilizing and adapting a management operation to effectively monitor the operational performance of a scattered-site real estate portfolio. Through case study analysis and discussion of best practices, participants will learn to identify and examine the different property management options available to best meet their organization's needs. Approaches to keep such housing stock healthy and energy efficient will be addressed. A special module will cover the specifics of managing REO properties. Instructors: William Brett William Brett is Director of Asset Management of Homeport in Galena, OH.
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#a.166112Monday December 10,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAM242 Green and Healthy Strategies for Multifamily Properties |
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12.00 |
In the course of standard property management activities, operations staff can continuously (and affordably) upgrade units to be utility efficient and healthier ... more In the course of standard property management activities, operations staff can continuously (and affordably) upgrade units to be utility efficient and healthier for families. This course will enable participants to identify opportunities to introduce health/energy/water benefits into routine building maintenance and capital improvement processes. Participants will learn to evaluate project specific data to set priorities for energy, water, and resident health improvements, use integrated planning tools to prioritize improvements and implement a green and healthy property management plan that will reduce energy and water use and improve resident health conditions. The course is designed for affordable housing property managers, property owners, asset managers and maintenance supervisors as well as other staff who have input into property maintenance operations and decision-making. A special module will address techniques on training residents to incorporate green and healthy strategies. This course was developed by NeighborWorks and The National Center for Healthy Housing. Instructors: Erica Brabon Erica Brabon is Project Manager and Lead Trainer for Steven Winter Associates, Inc., with specific experience in energy efficiency in multifamily and commercial buildings, curriculum development, training in energy efficiency practices, environmental health and science, LEED certification, sustainable business practices and environmental footprint reduction. As Project Manager, existing buildings are evaluated and audited by Ms. Brabon to determine the best approach to efficiency and healthy housing and coordination of available incentives. Ms. Brabon is currently working with multifamily buildings across NYC and NJ to cut energy consumption and increase building performance and indoor air quality. She’s also worked with Enterprise developing curriculum for Green Operations and Management. Ms. Brabon attended Clarkson University where she earned a B.S. in Biology. She is also a BPI Certified Multifamily Building Analyst and a LEED AP O+M. |
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#a.166113Wednesday December 12,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAM244 Creating and Managing a Comprehensive Energy Program for Your Residents |
CM |
6.00 |
The effective management of energy usage has a direct impact on keeping rental housing affordable. This course will help residents, owners, and staff to underst ... more The effective management of energy usage has a direct impact on keeping rental housing affordable. This course will help residents, owners, and staff to understand and address the high costs of energy usage in multifamily housing properties. You will learn how to build and use community leadership and partnership between residents, owners and property managers to implement your energy management program. Participants will learn effective tools and strategies on how to engage tenants and involve stakeholders such as vendors, utility companies, and social service agencies. Learn a step by step campaign plan that includes background knowledge about the problem, new tools and effective strategies to educate everyone of the importance and benefits of managing and implementing comprehensive energy efficiency strategies for the physical and financial health, growth and stability of properties. Instructors: William Brett William Brett is the Director of Asset Management at Homeport in Galena, OH. |
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#a.166114Monday December 10,
8:30AM to 4:00PMAM290 Asset Management Specialist - The Fundamentals |
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18.00 |
This three-day course is designed to further acquaint the affordable housing practitioner with the concepts and strategies of sound asset management. It is a ma ... more This three-day course is designed to further acquaint the affordable housing practitioner with the concepts and strategies of sound asset management. It is a major building block in the CHAM® curriculum. Its successful completion, in combination with the two-day AM291: Asset Management Specialist: Introduction to Financial Tools, is required for those pursuing the Asset Management Specialist (AMS) and CHAM® designations. This class includes a test. AM290 and AM291 replace the former five-day Nonprofit Housing Management Specialist (NHMS) course and are recommended, but not required, to be taken during the same week. The Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management, a three-day workshop on asset management fundamentals that is offered regularly at the NeighborWorks® Training Institute (NTI), is a prerequisite.
Instructors: Laurie Gould Laurie Gould has structured more than $250 million in financing to develop hundreds of units of affordable housing. Her extensive social services work includes serving as director of a shelter for homeless women. Gould's consulting expertise embraces real estate finance, strategic and business planning, and organizational design. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. |
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#a.166115Thursday December 13,
8:30AM to 2:30PMAM291 Asset Management Specialist - Introduction to Financial Tools |
CM |
12.00 |
This two-day class is an introduction to real estate finance, exploring analytical concepts that are critical for the professional asset manager. The class wi ... more This two-day class is an introduction to real estate finance, exploring analytical concepts that are critical for the professional asset manager. The class will cover basic tools for analyzing properties’ financial health, for determining their market value, and for developing multi-year financial projections. This class includes a test, successful completion of which is required for the Asset Management Special (AMS) and CHAM® designations. The Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management, a three-day workshop on asset management fundamentals that is offered regularly at the NeighborWorks® Training Institute (NTI), is a prerequisite for AM291. AM291, in turn, is a prerequisite for Advanced Financial Tools, which is also a requirement for the CHAM® designation. Instructors: Laurie Gould Laurie Gould has structured more than $250 million in financing to develop hundreds of units of affordable housing. Her extensive social services work includes serving as director of a shelter for homeless women. Gould's consulting expertise embraces real estate finance, strategic and business planning, and organizational design. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. |
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