Keys to Community Real Estate

Keys to Community Real Estate is a comprehensive self-paced online learning resource designed to empower not-for-profit agencies with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed real estate decisions that aligns with their mission.

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Course Curriculum

The curriculum has been designed to equip participants with the knowledge, resources and supports needed to navigate the complexities of community real estate development and decision making. As a participant, you will explore various aspects of community real estate projects, including organizational readiness, project definition, ownership options, and project management. By engaging with this curriculum, you will be better equipped to navigate the complexities of real estate projects and make strategic decisions about your capital raise.

1. Welcome
2. Course Syllabus
3. Your Instructors
4. Pre-Program Survey
1. Module Overview
1. Chapter Overview
2. Organizational Readiness
3. Resource: Mission and Strategic Alignment Checklist
4. Resource: Board Skills and Intersectionality Matrix
5. Resource: Stakeholder Map
6. Resource: Space Risks and Mitigation Worksheet
7. Resource: Project Leads and Role Responsibilities Checklist
1. Chapter Overview
2. Defining Your Real Estate Project
1. Chapter Overview
2. Real Estate Ownership
1. Chapter Overview
2. Managing Your Real Estate Project – Feasibility
3. Managing Your Real Estate Project – Development Stage
4. Managing Your Real Estate Project – Construction Stage
5. Managing Your Real Estate Project – Operations
6. Resource: Consultants - Procurement Approach and Criteria Examples
1. Chapter Overview
2. Determining Your Real Estate Space Needs
3. Resource: User Needs and Space Use Checklist
1. Chapter Overview
2. Site Assessment and Due Diligence
3. Resource: Due Diligence Checklist
1. Chapter Overview
2. Risk Management
1. Chapter Overview
2. Business Case and Plan
3. Resource: Theory of Change Primer
4. Resource: Business Plan Template
1. Module Overview
1. Chapter Overview
2. Introduction to Financial Modelling and Proforma
1. Chapter Overview
2. Deep Dive: Proforma
3. Resource: EllisDon Free Proforma Generator
1. Chapter Overview
2. Deep Dive: Sample Proforma Walkthrough
1. Module Overview
1. Chapter Overview
2. Readiness for Raising Capital
1. Chapter Overview
2. Pitching 101
1. Chapter Overview
2. Case Study: Union Co-operative
3. Resource: East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Video
1. Module Overview
1. Chapter Overview
2. Capital Tools and Options
1. Chapter Overview
2. Public Capital Options
1. Chapter Overview
2. Institutional Capital Options
3. Resource: Vancity Community Investment Bank Brochure for SPRE
1. Chapter Overview
2. Private Capital Options
3. Resource: Blended Financing for Impact: Toolkit for Social Finance and Supportive Housing
4. Resource: Bridging Gaps (Report)
1. Case Study Overview
2. Case Study: 10C and Community Bonds
1. Module Overview
1. Chapter Overview
2. Personnel in Real Estate Transactions
1. Chapter Overview
2. The Real Estate Transaction Process
3. Resource: Real Estate Transaction Checklists
1. Chapter Overview
2. Deal Structuring & Negotiations
3. Resource: Checklist for Completing Your Real Estate Deal
1. Post-Program Survey
1. Leveraging Your Assets: Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre Case Study
2. How Supportive Housing Stays Sustainable: Inside Indwell’s Model

Learning Structure

22 self-paced virtual lessons, including lectures, videos, and resources
Flexible one-on-one coaching sessions
Live sessions to further your learning and connect with peers

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