Effective Budgeting for Neighborhood Networks Centers

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Funding is always a primary concern for Neighborhood Networks centers. Challenges include maximizing funds already secured and seeking new sources of support. Efficient financial planning helps with both objectives. A well-crafted budget guides and supports center goals, and also serves as reassurance to potential funders that their donations are in good hands. Led by staff that prepare Neighborhood Networks center budgets, this session will share examples of different budgets, and offer various tools and strategies to help attendees create, maintain, and assess actual budgets for their centers.

Presenters:

La Keisha Jackson
Executive Director
Pathway to the Future Learning Center
Phone: (317) 890-1624

Alma Slash
Regional Property Manager
Flaherty & Collins Properties
Phone: (317) 816-9300

La Keisha Jackson has more than 15 years of professional experience. As the executive director of Pathway to the Future Learning Center, a nonprofit, community center that helps disadvantaged and at-risk youth develop personal, professional, and educational skills, Ms. Jackson mentors children to learn, grow, and become self-sufficient. She also has developed programs such as the Pathway Teen Summit Youth Council that creates opportunities for youth. Since 2001, Ms. Jackson has touched the lives of thousands of youth and families by helping them achieve their personal, financial, spiritual, and educational goals. Ms. Jackson has received numerous awards, certificates, and outstanding achievements, but she is proudest of the Performance Award she received from the Amber Wood's Cooperative Board for going above and beyond the call of duty. She was selected for her outstanding achievement and family support during the aftermath of the 2002 tornado that destroyed several apartments at the Amber Woods 350-unit apartment complex. Ms. Jackson has served on several community committees and boards, including as president of the Indiana Neighborhood Network Consortium, Eastside Neighborhood and Community Team (ENACT) Committee, Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Community (INRC) Board Advisory Committee, Warren Township Metropolitan Advisory Committee, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Insight Advisory. Ms. Jackson earned a master's degree in business administration with a specialization in health care management from Indiana Wesleyan University, a bachelor of science degree in business management with an emphasis in marketing from Indiana Wesleyan University, and an associate of science degree from Ivy Tech State College.

Alma Slash, the regional property manager for Flaherty & Collins Properties, administers the rehabilitation of a 350-unit subsidized property that includes relocating residents, collaborating with the general contractor and architect, overseeing routine operations, supervising staff, conducting training, and managing the computer learning center. For more than 25 years, Ms. Slash has been involved in various aspects of property management. She has considerable expertise in cooperative housing and has worked with many federal programs, including Section 8, Section 236, Below Market Interest Rate (BMIR) program, and Section 42 tax credit. Ms. Slash also possesses experience with substantial rehabilitation projects, such as recovering from disaster, relocation of residents, and rehabilitative construction.

	Jackson Presentation
	Slash Presentation