Leading, Supporting, and Serving the Non-Profit Housing Sector

Education

  • Scheduled Workshops

Ready, Set, Build!

After the business plan and needs assessment, what's next? In this one-day course, a BCNPHA facilitator will outline the development process and explore using the market to create affordable housing. You will learn about:

  • The key elements of an effective funding proposal
  • What to expect at each stage of housing development
  • What development approach makes sense for your society or community
  • The roles and responsibilities of key players in the development process
  • How to assemble a cross-sectoral development team that will deliver a well-built project that meets the needs of your society and its client group(s)
  • Ways to create affordable housing outside of traditional government programs
  • Keys to successful partnerships
  • CMHC's Seed Funding program

Workshop facilitation and instructor expenses are covered through the generous support of Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation. (A nominal registration fee per person will be applied; 10 participants minimum required.) 

2010 Dates/Locations: 

  • September 17, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm - Lynn Valley Library Community Meeting Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. Register online to pay by cheque or credit card using the secure PayPal system. Registration fees: $22 for BCNPHA members; $44 for non-members. Fees include HST. Note: light refreshments will be served; however lunch is not included. Workshop limited to 40 participants, so register early! Registration deadline is September 13.
  • October 4, 1 pm to 7 pm - Aurora Apartments, 1328 102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek. Register online to pay by cheque or credit card using the secure PayPal system. Registration fees: $22 for BCNPHA members; $44 for non-members. Fees include HST. Note: refreshments and a light dinner are included. Workshop limited to 20 participants, so register early! Registration deadline is September 27.
     
  • November 24 - Richmond (at the BCNPHA Conference). Register online.

If you would like a Ready, Set, Build! workshop delivered to your community, contact , Education Program Coordinator, for more information. For our free online news bulletin which features upcoming educational events and news updates, click on our homepage and sign up using your email address.

Thanks to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for their contribution to this workshop.

CMHC