TSAHC hosts webinars throughout the year to provide additional educational opportunities. Listed below are webinars that have already taken place along with the information shared during each.
David Valdez with the HUD Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) presented on how to prepare for a disaster and be effective counselors when your community is in need after a severe weather event.
A representative from the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an overview of their organization and available resources. Furthermore, a representative from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gave an overview of the new housing counseling certification requirements and resources.
CFPB PowerPoint Presentation
HUD PowerPoint Presentation
Jerry Romero, Wells Fargo Community Development Director based in El Paso and TSAHC board member, provided a tutorial on how to utilize their Hands on Banking program to help your clients reach their financial goals. Whether your client wants to build their credit and investments, buy a home, or even open their first bank accounts, the Hands on Banking program offers all the basic money tools, skills, and information you and your clients need.
Gabriela Rodriguez, a seasoned mortgage loan officer with First Community Mortgage, shared home buying best practices and information about the new Truth In Lending Integrated Disclosure (TRID).
PowerPoint Presentation
TRID Information
This webinar provided ways to build your financial know-how with free tools and information to help you make more confident decisions. Presented by Bank of America in partnership with Khan Academy.
Better Money Habits Program Overview
Better Money Habits Brochure
Irene Skricki, Senior Financial Education Program Analyst with the CFPB, discussed the responsibilities of the CFPB and how they can help you and your clients with resources regarding consumer rights, financial education, and buying a home.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
See also “Additional Resources”
In honor of Financial Literacy month, Chris Dlugozima, GreenPath’s Community Education Specialist, discussed how to assist clients with managing student loan debt and maintaining good credit. GreenPath is a national, non-profit financial counseling agency with 7 counseling locations in Texas.
Credit Reports and Student Loans Presentation
Student Loan Fact Sheet
Credit Report Fact Sheet
In honor of Financial Literacy month, Chris Dlugozima, GreenPath's Community Education Specialist discussed how to assist clients with managing student loan debt and maintaining good credit. GreenPath is a national, non-profit financial counseling agency with 7 counseling locations in Texas.
Andrea LaCour with Altura Solutions in Austin presented a webinar on accessibility covering the following topics:
PowerPoint Presentation
Webinar Recording
A representative from the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an overview of their organization and available resources. Furthermore, a representative from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gave an overview of the new housing counseling certification requirements and resources.
CFPB PowerPoint Presentation
HUD PowerPoint Presentation
Cormac Molloy with NeighborWorks America discussed the importance of the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling. The National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling are a set of guidelines for quality homeownership and counseling services. Industry professionals who adopt these standards can be trusted to provide consistent, high quality education and guidance.
Cormac manages the day-to-day administration of the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling. He oversees the approval of new Adopters, enhancements to the website, and serves as a conduit between adopting organizations and the governing National Industry Standards Committee. Additionally, he manages the professional certifications of the NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC).
The National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling
JoAnn Depenning with NeighborWorks America, discussed topics including charging a fee for service, how to run an efficient program, being a nonprofit and a business; and online home buyer education options available to help you generate revenue.
PowerPoint Presentation
eHomeAmerica
Framework
Tosin Durotoye with NeighborWorks America, discussed the importance of the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling. The National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling are a set of guidelines for quality homeownership and counseling services. Industry professionals who adopt these standards can be trusted to provide consistent, high quality advice.
Insperity has a long history of improving the success equation of small and midsize businesses and nonprofits across the country – because when businesses succeed, communities prosper. And in today’s changing business environment, it’s our privilege to take care of an organization’s most valuable asset: its people.
JoAnn Depenning with NeighborWorks America, discussed topics including charging a fee for service, how to run an efficient program, being a nonprofit and a business; and online home buyer education options available to help you generate revenue.
PowerPoint Presentation
eHomeAmerica
Framework
This is an informational webinar for the Texas Supportive Housing Institute offered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing. The Institute provides training and technical assistance to developers, service providers and property managers interested in creating and operating supportive housing in their communities.
Presented by: Mighty Citizen
In this webinar, Mighty Citizen talked about ways to increase your fundraising effectiveness by focusing on donors who have already shown interest in your nonprofit. Tactics were shared for increasing ongoing donations by using tested and experimental ideas and strategies, including:
A marketing campaign template was also shared for ongoing donor retention.
Scott Caldwell with Caldwell Business Group presented on special project campaigns and how to create fundraising success. A special project campaign is an intensive, organized effort to secure major philanthropic gifts in support of a specific capital need or project. With this, organizations must be very strategic and systematic in their approach to implementing an effective campaign. Every step is crucial, from concept to implementation. The negative results from a failed campaign can be devastating with regard to your reputation, relationships with donors and the overall health of your organization.
Specifically, the webinar covered the following:
Listen to a recording of the Webinar
PowerPoint Presentation
Tara Morrow, Online Marketing Manager with TradeMark Media, explained the basics of SEO and how implementing simple strategies on your website can help increase your credibility and visibility to consumers searching for your services on the
internet. Since 1999, TradeMark Media has helped businesses, non-profits, and government entities improve their websites in ways they never imagined possible.
Presentation - Understanding Search Engine Optimization
Matt Glazer, Executive Director of Austin Young Chamber of Commerce, shared his expertise on the many social media platforms available today. Webinar participants learned how to use these tools to effectively communicate their organization's mission to funders and to the public.
This webinar provides an overview of 2024 Texas Foundations Fund grant program, information on eligibility, and instructions for how to apply.
Stephanie Naquin with Novagradac & Company and Celina Stubbs with TSAHC discussed the most up-to-date compliance requirements that are critical for owners and property managers. They went over requirements for affordability periods, income recertification, rent adjustments, and more as well as reviewed potential changes to compliance requirements from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Listen to a recording of the Hot Topics in Compliance Webinar
Hot Topics in Compliance Handouts
This webinar provides an overview of 2024 Texas Foundations Fund grant program, information on eligibility, and instructions for how to apply.
Texas Foundations Fund Webinar
This is an informational webinar for the Texas Supportive Housing Institute offered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing. The Institute provides training and technical assistance to developers, service providers and property managers interested in creating and operating supportive housing in their communities.
