2021 - 2021

  • Board of Directors
    • Meet weekly for an hour to plan and develop the 8-course curriculum “How to Launch!” for new chapters that include best practice for 501c3 application, website launch, bookkeeping basics and building events alongside membership and sponsorship.
    • Drafted mission statement, vision statement, core values and bylaws.
    • Appointed
      • Program Directors
      • Advisory Committee
    • Formed the following Committees with Program Directors:
      • Events
      • Finance
      • Membership
      • Sponsorship
    • Host Quarterly Policy Calls
      • Emily Cadik ensures we are aware of the latest and greatest info from the Hill.
      • Variety of Topics relevant at the time to the Affordable Housing Industry
    • Host Panels
      • Black Developers Panel
        • Highlighted how large players in the industry are supporting efforts minority developers and lowering barriers to entry.
      • Develop a 8-course curriculum for How to Launch a New Chapter.
        • We streamlined, provided guides, checklists, and classes to walk thru everything from applying for a 501c3, opening a bank account, launching a website, hosting events, gaining membership, sponsorship complete with checklists, handouts, fill in the blank forms to make this easy as possible.
        • We are opening a maximum of 15 chapters a year.
      • Launch a website wahnetwork.org.
      • Developed a plan for forming a diverse Advisory Committee in 2022.
      • Secured sponsorship including donated legal and website services.
      • Attended conferences around the country.
      • Launch and remain active on Linked in, Facebook and website.