T1 | Inclusionary Zoning in Real Life – Learning from New Jersey’s Experience
Inclusionary Zoning is one mechanism that can be used to mandate the development of housing for folks with low incomes. Learn about how it is being used in New Jersey and discuss whether it might be a good tool for communities in Pennsylvania.
Moderator: George Klaus, USDA Rural Development.
Presenters: Peter Angelides, Econsult and Lucy Vandenberg, New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.

T2 | News You Can Use – The Latest in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Come hear about what’s happening with LIHTC from the legal, investor, and development perspectives. Moderator: Stuart Poppel, Greenberg Traurig LLP.
Presenters: Andy Haines, S & A Homes; Michael Kearney, Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc.; John Mackey, Reznick Group; Ann Soja, First Sterling Financial, Inc.

T3 | Closing the Housing and Transportation Divide
Having quality transportation options can open doors... Learn about creative solutions for providing transportation for low-income households, homeless households and people with disabilities in suburban and rural communities.
Moderator: Leigh Howard, Diana T. Myers and Associates, Inc.  
Presenters: Bill McHenry, New Visions Fairweather Lodge and Lynn McUmber, Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program, Inc.

T4 | Reducing Energy Costs in MULTI-FAMILY Construction and Retrofitting
Learn about retrofitting of multifamily subsidized buildings using stimulus money.
Moderator: Peter Kaplan, PNC Bank.
Presenters: Walter MacFann, Allegheny County Housing Authority and Ernie Sota, Sota Construction Services.

T5 | What’s New at DCED
One of four sessions provided by the major public funders of housing, community development and homeless services about their funding programs: what they are and how to access them. Get the information straight from the source.
Presenter: Ed Geiger, Department of Community and Economic Development

T6 | Turning Distress into Success – How NSP is Working and Lessons Learned
Hear about case studies in Pennsylvania that are using Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) & American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding in an efficient, effective and creative manner. How can you learn from and capitalize on what is happening?
Moderators: Joseph Ott, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland-Pittsburgh branch and Joe Yarzebinski Rural LISC.
Presenters: Andrew French, Fayette County Redevelopment Authority and Joe Schilling, National Vacant Properties Campaign

T7 | Succession Planning – Yes, you do have to think about it
Learn about how to create systems that allow your organization to achieve its mission when a key individual leaves, short -term or long- term.  Hear about lessons learned and how to develop your own plan for, if, and when leadership at your organization changes.
Presenters: Todd Owens and Michelle Pagano Heck, Dewey & Kaye

T8 | Fundraising on a Shoestring in Tough Times
Learn how to make this economy work to your advantage and see the fundraising opportunities that really do exist right now.  Based on her new book, “Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times”, Kim Klein will explain how to do that in very practical terms. Witty and engaging, Kim's talk will appeal to fundraisers and people who hate fundraising alike.
Moderator: Joanna Deming, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
Presenter: Kim Klein, Klein and Roth Consulting

T9 | Making Technology Work for Your Organization
Exploring the mysterious world of new technology can help your organization do a better job by using new tools ranging from social networking, to online client management systems (CounselorMax, Housing Counselor Online) and more.
Moderator: Diana Ames, PA Coalition to End Homelessness
Presenters: Dennis Chyba, Adcieo and Lucy A. Cook, Cook Consulting

T10 | It’s Part of Your Job – Why and How to Lobby
What can you do as a charitable non profit to influence public budgets and legislation that has an impact on your organization, the people you serve and your community? Find the answers to these questions and become more comfortable and confident with influencing the forces that influence you. Pennsylvania’s NEW lobbying requirements.
Moderator: Jennine Miller, Project H.O.M.E.
Presenter: David Ross, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)

T11 | Developer and Investor Perspectives on Underwriting Tax Credit Projects
With the Low Income Housing Tax Credit in flux, investors and developers are looking at how to bring new investors to the table, keep existing investors and keep multifamily development moving forward. This panel is on the cutting edge of industry innovation and tenacity.
Moderator: Rick Goldstein, Nixon Peabody
Presenters: Kimmel Cameron, Hudson Housing Capital; Tom Eastman, Enterprise Community Investment Inc.; Mark McBride, TD Bank; Mark Dambly, Pennrose Properties LLC.

T12 | Critical Time Intervention: Introducing a Short-term, Evidence Based Case-Management Practice that Works 
Learn about Critical Time Intervention (CTI), an empirically supported, time-limited case management model designed to prevent homelessness and other adverse outcomes in people with mental illness following discharge from hospitals, shelters, prisons and other institutions. 
Moderator: Mary Penny, Self-Determination Housing Project of PA
Presenters: Megan Perillo, Montgomery County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Elizabeth Fetter, Resources for Human Development

T13 | Reducing Long-term Energy Costs in Single Family Homes - New Construction, Rehab and Repair
Green building on a budget takes creativity. Learn about the $100K House and other project models and how you can follow their lead.
Moderator: David Feldman, Right-Sized-Homes LLC
Presenter: Brian Phillips, Interface Studio Architects LLC

T14 | What’s New at HUD
One of four sessions provided by the major public funders of housing, community development and homeless services about their funding programs: what they are and how to access them. Get the information straight from the source.
Moderator: David McCarraher, Federal Housing Administration

T15 | From Blight to Might! Conservatorship and SCOPE – Two New Approaches to Try 
Find out how the new blighted property Conservatorship law and new tool SCOPE might be used to address neglected properties in your community.
Presenters: Cynthia Witman Daley and Irene McLaughlin, Housing Alliance of PA; Derenda Updegrave, PA Association of Realtors

T16 | Enhancing Seniors’ Quality of Life
Learn about a peer-to-peer service that increases socialization for homebound seniors that might be perfect for your community. Moderator: Susan Klein, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
Presenters: Lambrini Nauss, Lutheran Social Services SCP and Kimberley Johnson, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

T17 | Moving Your Organization Forward: Understanding and Cultivating Leadership
Learn about the 10 competencies that successful leaders exhibit and how leaders typically develop these competencies in themselves and others. Hear about how the recent economic downturn is testing leadership in new ways but is also providing an excellent opportunity to grow new leaders.
Presenter: Leslie Bonner, Dewey & Kaye

T18 | Establishing and Cultivating Relationships with Funders
Good relationships are at the core of successful fundraising. But how do you build these relationships? Find out how to initiate and foster meaningful relationships with funders, so that they can understand the value of and provide support for your hard work.
Presenter: Mary Phan-Gruber

T19 | Conducting Public Events for Maximum Impact
Learn about how to put on a successful public event, from ground-breakings to grand openings; learn how to use public events to foster relationships with key stakeholders to further your mission.
Moderator: Bill Miller, FHLBank-Pittsburgh

T20 | Comparison of 202/811 and LIHTC Approaches to Rental Housing for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Discerning between doing a HUD 202/811 or Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) approach can be difficult in this economic environment and may depend on the type of project you are pursuing. Learn about the value of each, so that you can make the best decisions about what route to take.
Presenters: Ray Baum, Pepper Hamilton and Roy Diamond, Diamond & Associates

T21 | Stabilizing Renters and Increasing the Number of Private Rental Units
Learn about “Ten Ways to Boost Housing Opportunities Working with Private Housing Providers” developed in response to specific landlord needs and ideas.  And hear about a new Eviction Prevention Program in Lackawanna County -- whether it might be something for you to implement at home.
Moderator: Nancy Perri, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA
Presenters: Lea M. Dougherty and Lisa Durkin, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA; Diana Myers, Diana T. Myers and Associates, Inc.

T22 | Transforming Non-Residential Buildings into Residential
Wondering what to do with that vacant mechanics shop on the corner? Find out what others have done to convert commercial and industrial buildings into affordable homes, as well as, how to fund, develop and market those homes.
Moderator: David Feldman, Right-Sized-Homes LLC
Presenters: Suzan Lami, Lami Grubb Architects LP and Patrick Shattuck, Mon Valley Initiative

T23 | What’s New at PHFA
One of four sessions provided by the major public funders of housing, community development and homeless services about their funding programs: what they are and how to access them. Get the information straight from the source.
Presenters: David Evans, Samara Gomez, Esq. and Kate Newton, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

T24 | Transforming Latino Neighborhoods
Learn about successful efforts to build political and financial support for distressed neighborhoods from a Latino perspective.
Moderator: Mary Kay Eckenrode, Community First Fund
Presenters: Daniel Betancourt, Community First Fund and Carlos Graupera, Spanish American Civic Association For Equality

T25 | Modifying Housing to create Accessible Homes
People need to move around their homes safely and comfortably no matter what our physical limitations may be. Flexible public resources are available for people with disabilities to pay for changes to their home.  Find out how your organization can find business partners and be part of the movement to remove mobility barriers through a home modification program.
Moderator: Roberta Schwalm, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)
Presenter: Lynn Stewart, Central PA Center for Independent Living

T26 | Making the Difficult Financial Decisions
Understanding your budget in these times is half the challenge. The other half is what to do with that information. This session will show you ways to organize and analyze budget information, so that you can explore different financial options for your organization, such as strategies for reducing costs and delivering services more effectively without cutting staff.
Presenter: Shawn Sheridan, Dewey & Kaye

T27 | Maximizing Coalitions to Leverage Resources 
Discuss how to build and grow a coalition to create affordable homes and serve the homeless. Examine who may be missing from your table and how to make those dollars count.
Facilitated by: Natalie Corman, Centre Co MH/MR D&A
Presenters: Jean Collins, Centre County Women’s Resource Center, Thelma Walters, Housing Transitions, Inc.