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Organizations dedicated to serving communities face countless challenges and greater demands than ever. There are never enough resources, and staff often don't have the skills and tools they need to address the new needs that continuously arise. Mission-focused organizations are increasingly held accountable for results and long-term impact.
NeighborWorks America can help. We work to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country, and we share your concern for those you serve and their quality of life. We’re proud to offer effective, efficient and responsive support for community-focused organizations and the professionals who work in them.
Training and Professional Development
NeighborWorks is the national leader in providing high-quality learning experiences and comprehensive curricula for all levels of staff -– novice to advanced. You can learn at our popular national NeighborWorks Training Institutes, at courses conducted in a group setting locally, or through our convenient and cost-effective online training. Whatever vehicle you choose, rely on NeighborWorks for intensive, high-quality coursework, designed and delivered by expert practitioners and thought leaders in the nonprofit, community development and affordable housing arenas. The knowledge you’ll gain and the certificates you earn will improve your impact and your career prospects.
Leadership and Organizational Performance
NeighborWorks has been a pioneer in providing nonprofit executives solutions that elevate the performance of their organizations to new heights. In addition to the profoundly impactful program for seasoned nonprofit executive directors and senior staff, Achieving Excellence (designed and conducted with Harvard University), NeighborWorks also presents Culture of Excellence and Communities of Excellence which leverage the best of Achieving Excellence, and our board-focused Excellence in Governance offerings. Check out our range of offerings designed especially for enhancing leadership.
Measuring Outcomes and Impact
Success Measures is a leading national outcome evaluation resource created by and for nonprofits and funders to document their impact with the people and communities they serve. We equip clients with the skills, tools and support they need to effectively evaluate results, tell stories of change at the local, regional or national levels, improve their effectiveness, increase their understanding, and attract resources. We offer consulting and technical assistance, a comprehensive suite of data measurement tools and the Success Measures Data System, our unique online platform for managing all aspects of evaluation.
Housing and Financial Capability Tools and Resources
NeighborWorks offers invaluable tools and certifications to those who work in housing and financial capability. Realizing the American Dream and Keeping the American Dream are comprehensive learning guides covering the home purchase and homeownership process for both educators and consumers. CounselorMax® is the user-friendly web application that has earned its reputation as the industry's premier client management system for those providing financial capability, housing and foreclosure counseling, and disaster case management services. And our certifications ensure professionals are equipped to best use these resources to benefit their stakeholders. Together, these resources will take your counseling efforts to the next level of impact.
NeighborWorks is here to help you and your organization perform at the highest level and achieve positive change in your community. Explore our comprehensive offerings today and grow your practice as well as your career.
Training & Professional Development
Simply put, NeighborWorks America's training and certification offerings represent the very best in professional development for those serving people and communities in any capacity. No other organization matches our breadth, depth and focus, and no other organization is in a position to identify and build training around cutting-edge approaches as we do. Learn more >
Nonprofit Leadership
NeighborWorks has been a pioneer in providing nonprofit executives with programs that elevate their performance, and that of their organization, to new heights. We offer individual courses, certificates and intensive programs for a variety of management levels. Learn more >
"My new board chair and I completed the NeighborWorks Board Oversight and Governance course with a clear sense of what we were doing well [and] a checklist of policies and practices to put in place."
– Ann Houston, executive director, Chelsea Neighborhood Developers
Outcome Measurement
Success Measures is an outcome evaluation resource group created by and for nonprofits, intermediaries and funders across the country to document their impact for the people and communities they serve. We equip our clients with the skills tools and support they need to effectively document stories of change at the local regional or national levels, improve their programs, increase understanding, expand our reach, and attract additional resources. Learn more >
Resources for Counselors and Educators
NCHEC, the NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling, promotes sustainable homeownership and financial capability by supporting the industry’s educators and counselors. Our training programs, professional certifications and other tools and resources increase the number of qualified homeownership professionals and financial capability professionals available to help people achieve their dreams. Learn more >
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