The Affordable Housing and
Community Development Conference is one of the nation's largest meetings
of rural housing and community development professionals and the only meeting
of its kind in New York State. Throughout its 20-year history, the conference
has offered training to nonprofit, for-profit, and public organizations
on affordable housing issues, state and federal regulations, resources
and technologies.
The Annual Affordable Housing
& Community Development Conference is one of the best training programs
available on the ever-changing issues, regulations, resources, and technologies
impacting the creation of affordable housing. The workshops provide comprehensive
training with details on a full range of technical information that rural
housing and community development professionals need.
Each
Year...
The Annual Affordable Housing
and Community Development Conference is perhaps one of the best examples
of the Coalition's competence in delivering training and technical assistance
on a grand scale. The Conference is one of the nation's largest statewide
meeting of rural housing and community development professionals, particularly
those from nonprofit organizations. It provides a source of up-to-date
information, training by nationally know experts, networking and partnership-building
opportunities. Workshops, clinics, and special resource rooms offer on
a wide range of topics to serve the needs of for-profit, non-profit and
public sector organizations.
Affordable housing resource
materials and programs information can be collected at the Conference's
Resource Room; software demonstrations and technical help on a variety
of computer software can be obtained by visiting the Software Demonstration
Room; and filled with housing and community development information, the
Conference Exhibit Area is open to attendees throughout the three-day event.
As in previous years, these conference extras add to the quality and impact
of more than 30 workshops, special sessions and clinics prepared for attendees.
Note: For information,
see 2005 Conference.
The conference is made possible
through the generous contributions of our Co-Sponsors, whose support and
work with our network helps to make affordable housing a reality in New
York State. The Coalition gratefully acknowledges their support.
Sample
Workshop Sessions
Ten tracks, each consisting
of three, 90-minute workshops (30 sessions), run concurrently over a two
day period. These have included technical assistance and training in HUD
Small Cities Homeownership Initiative, Housing Finance, Construction Management:
Tools and Techniques, HOME and HOPE 3 Federal Housing Programs, Understanding
Tax Credits, FmHA 515, Special Needs Populations, and using database management
and geographic information systems (GIS) software for community planning.
Some samples of the types
of workshops offered at previous conferences are listed below along
with descriptions.
| Cash Management and Investment |
From unrelated business
income to portfolio investment decisions, this session will cover the regulations
and issues that a board should be aware of before and after the dollars
roll in. Discover those areas where a nonprofit can invite trouble with
both the law and the local business community when planning a new fundraising
or program activity and discover how your newly earned money can work for
you. |
| HUD Property Disposition |
Discover the process of
HUD property disposition so that you can hang out the sign that says "Ask
me about HUD homes". Find out where to get a list of available properties,
bidding procedures, and opportunities for nonprofits in distressed areas. |
| Introduction to the Internet |
The Internet is a powerful
information and communication tool. Learn how to use the leading software
to browse the World Wide Web, surf the Web with and watch a demonstration
on how to configure your computer hardware and software to get you on the
Internet. Its quick and easy once you attend this workshop. |
| Meet the Grantmakers |
Learn from the people who
review your foundation grant applications how to improve your chances of
success. What peeves the reviewer? How do you improve your chances of funding
through simple steps to make the reviewers job easier? Here's your chance
to learn from representatives of New York foundations. |
| Bond Financing |
An introduction to alternative
project financing methods, including 501-c-3 bonds, bond pools, and use
of bond financing for multiple small, scattered site projects. |
| How to Complete a Fund Raising
Plan |
From assembling a committee
to the final draft, discover the process of developing a fundraising plan
that will be used to chart your organization's fundraising future. Answer
such questions as "How do I determine my fundraising activities?", "Who
should be involved in my organization's fundraising efforts?" and "How
do I avoid competing for those same donated dollars?" |
| Tax Credit Placement |
An introduction to the art
of placing Low Income Housing Tax Credits in the private sector marketplace.
An advanced level workshop for developer/sponsors who have previously constructed
tax credit projects utilizing syndicators to sell the credits. |
| Project/Program Management |
Learn tips from the experts
on how to both meet often conflicting program or project goals efficiently
and safely and how to keep the customer satisfied. Discover the similarities
and differences in managing both construction projects and programs. |
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