How much time and leverage has been given away trying to attract or win over outside developers? What if the power to revitalize your community has been in your hands all along?
Learn how nonprofit organizations, community coalitions, and grassroots leaders can take the reins on redevelopment – building spaces that reflect local values, retain local wealth, and strengthen long-term economic resilience. We’ll cover the real-world skills, strategies, and capital tools needed to get started – from co-development models to investment crowdfunding to building your own downtown investment group.
Whether you’re reviving one building or catalyzing an entire block, this session will help you step confidently into your role as a mission-driven developer.
Webinar Resources
Resource 1: Developer Readiness Assessment. This resource is designed to help nonprofit entities figure out if they’re ready to take on a real estate development role—and what that role should be. Use it when you’re weighing whether to lead a land reuse project, co-develop, or support in other capacities.
Resource 2: The Development Spectrum. Use this tool to figure out what kind of development role best fits your organization—from fee developer to DIY. It breaks down each option’s risks, responsibilities, and benefits, helping you see how much control, risk, and capacity you’ll take on.
Resource 3: Joint Venture Agreement Planning Worksheet. This worksheet helps you and a potential partner map out the details of a joint venture before you formalize anything. It guides you through ownership, roles, finances, decision-making, and more so you can clarify expectations and avoid surprises.
