We’re exploring a new way to conference and network with each other this year, and that involves some cool new technology!
Here on Sched, which we used for last year’s in-person Camp Habitat, you’ll be able to learn about sessions, speakers, and sponsors. When you buy your tickets through Eventbrite HERE, you’ll then be directed to Sched, where you will select the sessions that you would like to attend with the tickets in your package. This is a critical step, because the rosters for those courses will get an email with the link to get into the class no later than 24 hours before the scheduled time.
The conference will be conducted via a platform called Remo. You can learn more about Remo here: https://remo.co/remo-101/. You’ll have an opportunity to get your account set up prior to your seminars. Sara will lead Remo set-up "Office Hours" in the days prior to the conference starting so that you’re ready to go on the day. Keep an eye out for an email with a link to those Office Hours the week before the conference, as well as additional information and tutorials on how to use the platform.
If you have any questions about Remo or Sched, email Sara at sara@habitatnc.org.
Strategic planning is a daunting task, but with the right guidance and some helpful tools, it can become a catalyst for positive change and growth in your affiliate and community. Join Ron and Tracy from Fayetteville Area Habitat as they share their experiences this year developing a new strategic plan with their board, staff, and an outside consultant. They will also share the dashboard that their affiliate has developed to track their plan and the organization's progress towards their goals.
Executive Director, Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity
Ron has worked with Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity 22 months now but has spent the last 45 years in the not for profit world. FAHFH is rebuilding itself into an organization that is truly making a difference in the lives of families in Cumberland, Sampson, and Bladen coun... Read More →
Within this time of crisis, we also find silver linings. One of the bright spots is greater acceptance of trying out new ideas. Are you struggling to move beyond the traditional concepts and usual activities of fundraising? This session sets the stage for understanding the life-cycle of philanthropy in the pandemic, and is designed to help you re-envision how you fundraise and build philanthropic support, as well as to nurture this phase as a professional growth opportunity. Beginning with an exploration of the most recent shifts in giving trends and perceptions from the perspectives of both donors and development professionals, we will highlight fundraising trends, addressing the impact of the pandemic on giving, and challenging some assumptions. Then we will tackle the transition from the initial phase of the response to the pandemic with closings and canceled events to the recovery phase including donor communications changes, new forms of donor relations, and the increased use of digital tools. And finally, look toward the rebuilding phase to come with discussion and idea exchanges with new best practices thinking.
Director of Marketing and Philanthropic Engagement, CapDev
People always talk with me about engaging in philanthropy (as my job title suggests), but most of interest to this group is that I got my start in nonprofit work with Habitat, starting a campus chapter many years ago as a college student, and have had several Habitat clients since... Read More →
Tuesday October 6, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online
Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, HFHI
Natosha Reid Rice is a mother, a wife, an ordained minister, inspirational speaker, writer and attorney. Before transitioning to her new position, she most recently served as the Associate General Counsel for Real Estate and Finance at Habitat for Humanity International where she... Read More →
Tuesday October 6, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Online
Are you curious about the Veterans Build program, how it works, and how to get involved? US Army Retired officer, Tracy Coffin, who now serves as COO for Fayetteville Area Habitat will lead you through an overview of the program and share highlights from her affiliate, one of the most active Veterans Build partners in the country.
Youth Empowerment (YEP) -Individual, family, school and community factors often predict both positive and negative outcomes for our youth. Such factors as developing strong bonds with healthy adults and maintaining regular involvement in positive activities not only create a positive developmental pathway, but can prevent the occurrence of problems. Let’s be honest, positive exposure to diverse perspectives increases your chances of being successful. This programs teaches life and job skills needed to successfully manage their daily lives and help break the cycle of poverty.
Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
George Redd joined the Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County Team as the Director of Program Services in February 2018. He was recently promoted to Chief Program Officer in September 2020. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia... Read More →
A strong annual giving program is foundational to growing and sustaining your affiliate's mission. In this session we will discuss: what data and donor behaviors you should be tracking; how and where to prioritize staff time (from small to large development teams); how to develop a multi-year resource development strategy; and the importance of the case statement. And since we are in a pandemic and learning to adapt---there's even a "pandemic addendum" as part of this presentation. I'll share examples of how our affiliate has modified some of our traditional donor prospecting, stewardship activities and events, and look forward to hearing your ideas too!
VP, Org. Advancement & Development, Habitat Charlotte Region
Shannon Hinson has 25 years of experience in organizational management, marketing, business and fund development (the last 17 in non-profit work). She is past Board Chair for the Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals-Charlotte and currently serves on the NC Institute for Philanthropic... Read More →
Wondering if your ReStore can and should take the big step of purchasing product for sale? Join Restore professionals as they help you evaluate your readiness and tell you what you need to know before you get started.
I'm Starting my 15th year with the Habitat ReStores. I started my ReStore journey with Habitat Charlotte, as the manager in the Wendover ReStore, where we first netted over a million dollars in one year. After my stay in the Charlotte Restore, my journey brought me to the Forsyth... Read More →
Tuesday October 6, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
This workshops will review the significant developments in North Carolina housing policy and COVID response efforts over the course of 2020, and look ahead to what is needed to support affordable housing efforts in the 2021 legislative session.
Director of Housing Policy, North Carolina Housing Coalition
Pamela began her career as a policy analyst with the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing, advocating for policies to reduce financing and land use barriers to the development and preservation of affordable housing. Pamela’s resume also includes working with Global... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online
During this presentation, I will walk participants through big-picture examples and model how to scale them to smaller or rural communities. Topics include developing community partnerships, avoiding volunteer burnout, and volunteer program capacity building.
Volunteer Program Manager, Chatham Habitat for Humanity
Rachel Horowitz is the Volunteer Program Manager at Chatham Habitat for Humanity. After starting in the position nearly three years ago, she helped develop a sustainable - and digital - volunteer program that included tactics for deeper engagement and capacity building. She also led... Read More →
Use this time to visit with our fantastic vendors and sponsors, learn what they have to offer, and make connections! Each business and organization will have their own "table" that you can click on to enter their virtual Zoom room to talk to their representatives.
Wednesday October 7, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Online
Co-Director, Fair Housing Project, Legal Aid of NC
Jack Holtzman is a Co-Director of the Fair Housing Project of Legal Aid of NC, in addition to being a Senior Staff Attorney with the NC Justice Center, in Raleigh. He has worked with affordable housing developers, property managers, local gov’t officials and community advocates... Read More →
In this session, Executive Directors will gain a couple worksheets/tools to assess their own performance and level of engagement at the affiliate. They will also be given tools to evaluate the affiliate.
My journey in transforming lives began with housing. A favorite memory of mine was hearing “Now that I’m a homeowner, I’m going to get my drivers license!” This mature woman sitting next to me had closed on her Habitat for Humanity house and felt empowered to take another... Read More →
Learn how solar energy may help your ReStore save money quickly and reduce environmental impacts, whether through a solar energy system purchase or through a lease.
Laura Combs is the Director of Energy Equity at Eagle Solar & Light’s Durham, North Carolina office. She has a Graduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning, with a specialty in Environmental Planning. Laura began working to protect the planet when she was eight years old and has... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
Are you trying to decide if, how and when to begin partnering with First Bank or another third party lender to grow your affiliate? After 18 months of building with First Bank, we feel we can help to answer questions and provide details on the process. If requested, I may be joined by our attorney for any questions you might have from your closing attorneys.
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills, Inc.
I've served as ED for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills for 6 years and as Finance Director, Board Member and volunteer prior to this role. I believe one of our most important roles as EDs is to lead our affiliate in a direction that is creative, includes partnership and... Read More →
Can we build communities using shelter as a catalyst that causes sustainable, transformational change? Yes we can! Although not easy this can be accomplished through seeking to understand, creatively engaging, and willingly listening and learning. To create the needed environment and build community we must think and see outside of the box while capitalizing on community strengths that have shown to be productive, consistent and long lasting. By incorporating Habitat for Humanity's Quality of Life Framework with innovative methods, we can understand barriers to resident participation and how community engagement and empowerment can be implemented in a way that meets Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In turn, creating sustainability and resiliency that helps neighborhoods identify and reach their unified vision, while improving their own quality of life. Let’s talk about what it truly means to revitalize a community and how to overcome struggles using strengths.
Neighborhood Revitalization Director, Habitat for Humanity of Craven County
Antoinette Boskey-Chadwick attended East Carolina University and graduated in 2012 with a B.S. in Family and Community Services and a desire to change the world for good. She began her career as Program Assistant with Guardian ad Litem of Pitt County, a state agency volunteer program... Read More →
Grab your morning coffee from the comfort of your home or office and swing by our virtual Exhibitors Hall to chat with our fantastic vendors and sponsors. Click on their table to enter their Zoom room and learn more about what they have to offer you!
Thursday October 8, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
What has it been like to operate a Habitat construction site during the COVID-19 pandemic? This session looks to give some examples of what it's been like for our affiliate to continue with operations while deemed essential as an industry, yet having to incorporate new safety protocols, financial limitations for production, municipality mandates and procedures, supply chain issues, etc. What has this meant for Construction staff & teams, the inabilities to host volunteers on site, and overall affiliate impacts.
Given the current economy it is increasingly rare for a single congregation to fully fund a house. However, groups of congregations working together can accomplish much. In this session, learners will discuss how to form groups of 8 - 12 faith partners to sponsor and then volunteer for a Habitat build. Learners will discover tools to identify prospective coalitions in their community and hear success stories of affiliates that have sustainable coalitions in place. Best practices & opportunities/challenges from those already engaged will be shared.
Global Programs, Habitat for Humanity, International
Global Programs Design and Implementation HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL Rhea works in HFHI’s Global Programs Department based in Atlanta (13 years). Her background includes faith engagement, non-profit consulting, community development, collaborative cultivation, resident engagement... Read More →
This session will discuss important concepts such as equality, equity and privilege to consider when working with marginalized communities that have experienced social disadvantages. This session will also explore common language that can be used to uplift marginalized communities.
Alecia Amoo and Jocelyn Bolton-Wilson are Community and Economic Development Attorneys with Legal Aid of North Carolina, and they serve some of the counties in Eastern NC. They handle individual housing cases and work closely with some community groups to promote equitable housing... Read More →
Covid-19 has thrown all of our operations for a loop, not least of all the in-person events that are often the life-blood of a Habitat affiliate. Learn from some affiliates around the state who have successfully pivoted events like fundraisers and home dedications online.
This workshop will cover the process of designing and building high performance homes on a budget. It will address the proper way to design and install a right-sized HVAC system for a low load home, understanding the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index, and the benefits of certifications such as the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Case studies will demonstrate examples of successful Net Zero Energy and Zero Energy Ready Homes.
Thursday October 8, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
Is your ReStore open? Are the staff saying ‘no thank you’ to volunteers? Are the staff also asking you for volunteers? We’ll cover all steps on reopening and working with volunteers in the ReStores. Everything from new Covid related waivers to engagement of your traditional volunteers at home to recruitment during NC’s Phase 2.5. There will be time for a general discussion to share best practices.
ReStore Volunteer Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Anne Polesnak has worked at Habitat Wake/Johnston County for 12 years. She started as the Assistant Manager of the second store opened by the affiliate in 2011. The volunteer program she started, using the existing affiliate program and piecing together best practices from HFHI, is... Read More →
Given rapidly rising property values and the temptation for Habitat homeowners to "cash out" after just a few years in their new home, Habitat affiliates all over the country have instituted, or are thinking of doing so, some form of a Shared Appreciation Agreement between them and the homeowner. One might think that a simple and standard way should exist for all affiliates to adopt but, it seems there are as many ways of sharing appreciation as there are affiliates. And, the way in which an affiliate chooses to share appreciation is commonly one of the most hotly debated decisions to come before a Board of Directors. This session will look at why shared appreciation agreements came about, the various methodologies used by affiliates all over the country, other ways of achieving the same thing, and the philosophical balance between wealth generation for the homeowner and additional revenue for the affiliate.
CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Wake and Johnston Counties
Bill joined Habitat Wake as CEO in August 2019 but most of his career (27 years) was with the Federal Reserve Bank where he was a senior official with responsibility for many of the Fed’s operational, support, and administrative functions. He also has a long history of working with... Read More →
In a difficult time, affiliates might find that reimagining how they operate could enable them to help more families. This moderated discussion will feature the executive directors of three NC Habitat affiliates that have absorbed or merged with neighbors: Laura Belcher of Habitat of the Charlotte Region, Isaac Kerns of Hometown Habitat, and Ron Gunter of Fayetteville Area Habitat.
Questions that they will consider include: What were the driving factors that led to consideration of a merger or series of dissolutions that eventuated in consolidation and regionalization? What have they done or what are they considering doing in order to consolidate their new identity as a more regional organization, in terms of communication & marketing, a fuller and regional representation on the board or staff, etc? What are the primary benefits as they understand them now or anticipate them in future? What are the drawbacks to be on the watch for?
Executive Director, Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity
Ron has worked with Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity 22 months now but has spent the last 45 years in the not for profit world. FAHFH is rebuilding itself into an organization that is truly making a difference in the lives of families in Cumberland, Sampson, and Bladen coun... Read More →
All disaster responses begin and end at the local level. In this virtual session we'll collaborate during a simulated disaster response and take action during three key phases: planning, response, and recovery. Learn new methods and approaches for responding to disasters and addressing the needs of the community from the perspective of local stakeholders. By the end of this simulation game, you'll have a fresh outlook on how to respond to a disaster and coordinate with local partners.
In this session, we will explore ideas on how to develop a homeowner education program. Topics will include designing coursework on home maintenance, financial literacy, construction, neighborhood engagement, and more. We will also look at the different types of platforms that can be used to deliver your coursework.
Hello!I am the Neighborhood and Family manager at Durham Habitat. This is a new position that was create last fall in an effort to address the education and engagement of our partner families. I started with Durham Habitat as the Volunteer Manager which allowed me to learn all about... Read More →
Looking for a tool to help your ReStore move forward? Find out about Thriftcart, "a better way to run your thrift store." Point of Sale. Donation Pickup Scheduling. Timesheets. Drop Off Donation Tracking. All wrapped together in one neat package.
Hear from the platform's developer, as well as from Restores that have used it very successfully: Habitat Wake and Cape Fear Area Habitat.
ReStore Director, Habitat for Humanity of Wake and Johnston Counties
Natalie Chesson has worked with the Habitat Wake affiliate for almost 18 yrs, and has had many jobs within the ReStore. She Started her Habitat career in 2002 as a Salvage Cordinator for the ReStore in Raleigh! As Greg Kirkpatrick reinstated Decon she moved to Deconstruction Coordinator... Read More →
ReStore Operations Manager, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
Jackie Bates has been with Cape Fear Habitat for 2 years as the ReStore Operations Manager after serving 2 internships with the affiliate. She has helped to grow the Restores with a customer rewards program, expanding the purchased product system, and targeted marketing efforts... Read More →
Tuesday October 13, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
Whether you are just dipping your toes into the federal policy and advocacy water, or a seasoned veteran, come learn more about Habitat’s current federal priorities. This workshop will provide an overview of our federal priorities related to COVID-19 relief, Habitat’s Cost of Home Campaign and our annual appropriations asks. We will share why it’s critical for affiliates to advocate for them and how you can effectively do so. Many of the skills and tactics highlighted can be easily translated to support advancing state and local policy priorities as well.
Elisabeth Gehl leads Habitat’s federal policy and government relations efforts, advocating for our priority domestic policies and helping to build the advocacy capacity of Habitat affiliates nationwide. Before joining Habitat, Elisabeth was the director of governmental relations... Read More →
Major gifts are a key strategy to increase donations for an affiliate and to create sustainable revenue sources for the future. It is important, though, to have a solid foundation in place for a major gift fundraising program to be successful. In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of a strong major gifts program, including data maintenance, portfolio management, and donor stewardship plans. Templates, examples, and concrete strategies for success will be shared with participants.
Vice President for Development, Habitat for Humanity Orange County
Dianne Pledger joined Habitat of Orange County in Mid-July and brings many years of experience in the nonprofit development field. She previously was Senior Director of Development at Shaw University. A life-long resident of Orange County, she is looking forward to making an impact... Read More →
We all know who tells the Habitat story best: our homeowners. Getting your homeowners engaged in the advocacy process is a crucial step to helping legislators see the impact of the important work you do. Rachel Zeitler, Director of Advocacy at Habitat Wake, leads this session on the ways homeowners can be brought in to advocacy and have their voices heard.
You've heard it said that the only constant is change. This has never been more true recently as our organizations and communities have managed the changing effects of a global pandemic. How then, under these conditions, can an organization begin to make plans for its future? How can we evaluate the current ocean in which we are swimming and create a plan and strategy that is flexible and adaptable to future waves from many different directions?
While this time is unique, effective planning and goal setting efforts should always consider the many potential external changes facing an organization. In this session, affiliates will be encouraged to think creatively about current and future challenges facing their organization. Leaders will then learn to develop a clear direction and concise priorities not only for the organization as a whole but also for each individual team member. These takeaways can have an immediate and significant impact on your organization as you create robust and agile strategies to move forward effectively.
Use this time to visit with our fantastic vendors and sponsors, learn what they have to offer, and make connections! Each business and organization will have their own "table" that you can click on to enter their virtual Zoom room to talk to their representatives.
Wednesday October 14, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Online
Due to the COVID - 19 crisis over one million people in North Carolina face the danger of losing access to utilities. This session will focus on government and private responses to these utility dynamics and what the landscape looks like going forward.
Director Housing, Consumer, Energy Project, North Carolina Justice Center
Alfred Ripley is the Director of the North Carolina Justice Center's Housing, Consumer and Energy Project and directs the Center's work on utility issues.
Wednesday October 14, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
With the disruption of COVID-19, many affiliates are pivoting their brick and mortar ReStore sales to online sales. In this session, we will discuss some best practices and how to incorporate online sales into the regular ReStore operation. This discussion will share examples of how other ReStores across the nation are approaching their online sales.
Melissa started with Habitat in 2002 as an AmeriCorps member serving two years with the St. Tammany West, LA affiliate and Habitat Charlotte, NC. Following AmeriCorps, Melissa went on to work as the Donations and Logistics Manager with the Charlotte ReStores helping to renovate one... Read More →
Wednesday October 14, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
Wondering what the Cost of Home looks like at other affiliates in North Carolina? Want to make the campaign more practical for your organization? This session is for you. Learn about Habitat for Humanity's first U.S. advocacy campaign and how, over the next five years, your affiliate can contribute to mobilizing our partners, our volunteers and community members across the country to find the solutions and help create the policies to improve home affordability for 10 million individuals. You will also be equipped to elevate the issue of home affordability, leverage the campaign for advocacy fundraising, raise your organization's profile among coalition partners and policymakers and engage community members in a new way and more.
Managing a home repair waiting list isn't one size fits all. It needs to work for your organization and work for those requesting assistance. How do you decide what to collect on an application? How do you identify who to help next? How big is too big when it comes to a waiting list? How often should you revisit your application process? You'll receive a basic framework for decision-making when it comes to developing and/or managing your home repair application and waiting list. In addition, we'll review real-life home repair program application examples from ReFrame Association members. Lastly, we'll explore how to leverage data from a waiting list for fundraising and marketing to bring in more donations and volunteer resources for your home repair program.
Membership Engagement & Development Coordinator, Coalition for Home Repair
Melanie Campbell has 9 years of experience working in various roles for home repair nonprofits throughout the Southeast. Her first role was in construction management for a youth volunteer mission camp where she oversaw project planning and facilitating volunteers. Eventually, she... Read More →
Grab your morning coffee from the comfort of your home or office and swing by our virtual Exhibitors Hall to chat with our fantastic vendors and sponsors. Click on their table to enter their Zoom room and learn more about what they have to offer you!
Thursday October 15, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
When a disaster occurs, whether from natural or man-made causes, the safety of staff, volunteers and customers depends on protocols that have been implemented to prepare them on the best course of action, before, during and after the emergency. While every ReStore is unique, basic emergency planning is an integral part of ReStore operations.
Ann Congdon joined HFHI in 2014 as manager of one of the 5 Metro Atlanta ReStores. In 2018 Ann joined ReStore Support as the Specialist – ReStore Safety Program. Ann enjoys supporting affiliates in their efforts to engage with safety programs though participating in various training... Read More →
Faith congregations play an integral role in the health and vitality of communities and are natural allies in Habitat’s mission. In this session, active participants will discover promising community engagement strategies to involve faith groups beyond the traditional-build model. Examples from neighborhood revitalization projects to special projects focused on more vulnerable groups within our communities (i.e. elderly, single parents, disabled) will be discussed, and session participants will begin action planning to implement new community engagement strategies.
Global Programs, Habitat for Humanity, International
Global Programs Design and Implementation HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL Rhea works in HFHI’s Global Programs Department based in Atlanta (13 years). Her background includes faith engagement, non-profit consulting, community development, collaborative cultivation, resident engagement... Read More →
New to Habitat, fundraising or both? Join Kristen Sand with the HFHI Resource Development Expertise Hub for a look into fundraising industry trends, the fundamentals of the fundraising cycle, and how to leverage the power of the Habitat network.
Target audience: This workshop is designed for new affiliate staff serving in a resource development position or similar role.
Kristen Sand serves on the U.S. Transformation team for Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) as Senior Director of Expertise Hubs. In this role, she leads the delivery of support services to the affiliated network through Expertise Hubs focus on resource development, volunteer... Read More →
We've all seen the importance of crisis communication over the past six months, but what special problems (and solutions) are there for volunteer managers? Join the Rachels (Rachel Eldridge, from Habitat Charlotte Region, and Rachel Horowitz, from Chatham Habitat) as they tell you a little bit about how they've kept volunteers engaged, communication open, and even let some go gracefully. This session will then open up to discussion with attendees to hear about your experiences and lessons learned.
Volunteer Program Manager, Chatham Habitat for Humanity
Rachel Horowitz is the Volunteer Program Manager at Chatham Habitat for Humanity. After starting in the position nearly three years ago, she helped develop a sustainable - and digital - volunteer program that included tactics for deeper engagement and capacity building. She also led... Read More →
Director of Volunteer Services, Habitat Charlotte Region
Rachel Eldridge began her volunteer career at her local library as a teenager. She currently volunteers through her church. Professionally, Rachel started her volunteer management career in museums supervising special event volunteers and tour guides. She has coordinated volunteers... Read More →
A participative conversation about different approaches to being a Christian Ministry. Plan to share your best practices in balancing what we do with why we do it. Walk away with tip sheets and ideas.
This session is co-presented by Executive Director Carlo Montagano, and Faith Relations Board Chair, Pastor Bill Negron, both of Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity.
Executive Director, Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity
Carlo joined Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity as Executive Director in February, 2019. Carlo holds a Masters degree in Human Services, Nonprofit Management, and a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Post University. For over 20 years, Carlo has been a volunteer and board... Read More →
In this session, NCHFA will host a hybrid presentation and conversation with affiliates about NCHFA's underserved pilot program under SHLP that allows up to 3 loans a year to receive $50,000 in certain counties, as well as to host a broader discussion about what are the needs, challenges, and opportunities to serve underserved counties in North Carolina.
