Neighborhood Networks Interactive Virtual Learning Courses—Strategic Partnership Development

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The Partnership Development Interactive Virtual Learning Course will review the entire partnership process, from beginning to end. The course objectives are to share effective techniques for leveraging resources. Participants will study various strategies that have enabled partners from various sectors to work hand-in-hand with multifamily housing stakeholders for positive and long-term community impact.

Upon completion of this course, participants will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to:

	Understand why partnerships work.
	Identify and select various partnership models.
	Review the phases of a partnership.
	Identify and select strategies for building or improving a local partnership.
	Learn to engage their team for effective results.
	Learn to have fun while working together.

About the Instructor

James Johnson is the director of Sun Consulting and Associates, which has been engaged with residents, staff, and stakeholders of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for more than 12 years. Sun Consulting and Associates has also created and delivered partnership curriculums and training for NeighborWorks America, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Florida Alliance of Community Development Centers, and the South Carolina Alliance of Community Development Centers. A community organizer, trainer, facilitator, and consultant with more than 15 years, Mr. Johnson was formerly a resident leadership specialist with NeighborWorks America's Resident Leadership Initiatives, and continues training and providing technical assistance nationally on "Building Powerful Community Partnerships." During his tenure at Neighborhood Reinvestment (now known as NeighborWorks America), Mr. Johnson created a partnership between the Multi-family Initiative and the Resident Leadership Initiative that helped develop leaders to collaborate with property managers and owners to alleviate property issues. This work evolved into a partnership between HUD and NeighborWorks America to provide learning centers at NeighborWorks' multifamily housing organizations.

Participation

To participate in either live or archived sessions, you can either register online or download, complete, and submit the IVLC registration form. The live course schedule is provided below. Sessions will be recorded and can be accessed at any time after the conclusion of the live session. After registration is confirmed, participants will receive an e-mail with additional course information and access instructions.