2026 HAPPEN Summer Outreach Session: Southwest

Join us for a day of learning and engagement with our partners in the Southwest region. This daylong event will feature speakers on a variety of timely and engaging topics, as well as networking opportunities and complimentary refreshments and lunch. Full agenda to be released mid-April. This program is shaped directly by feedback from participants of our regional peer exchange network, HAPPEN. Presentations may include traditional panel discussions as well as workshop elements & peer learning exercises. This is an excellent chance to connect with other local advocates, operators, developers, funders, and more! Agenda: 7:45— Check- In & Refreshments 8:00— Module 1 11:00— Lunch/ Networking 12:00— Module II 3:00—Drawing & Farewell Topics: Philanthropy's Role in Housing Development, Building Strength: Strategies for Organizational Capacity, Making the Numbers Work: Project Financing, Income-Aligned Solutions for Mid-Range Income Households. Other event features will include messaging workshop tools, development success stories.