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 Webinars

Webinar Recordings - 2025

Community Wealth Building 101: A Transformative Approach to Economic Development
March 27, 2025

Watch this recording to gain an overview of how Community Wealth Building (CWB) can be a powerful economic framework for community development corporations (CDCs), community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and small and minority businesses! In this recording, you will learn:

  • The core principles of democratic ownership and pre-distribution of wealth in low-income communities

  • How CWB can transform local economies, creating sustainable wealth and reducing dependency on external funding

  • Why CWB is a bipartisan economic development strategy that aligns with both progressive and conservative policy goals

Watch this recording to learn how Community Wealth Building can be leveraged to build strong, resilient communities through employee ownership, cooperative enterprises, and local economic reinvestment—all while navigating the evolving federal and state policy landscape.

 

CDC Certification Information Webinar
March 13, 2025

Watch this recording to learn how your organization can become a certified community development corporation (CDC)! Offered through the South Carolina Department of Commerce, we (SCACED) help organizations through the application, certification, and re-certification processes. In this webinar, we discuss:

  • Step-by-step guidance on the certification and recertification application

  • Overview of the assessment and review process

  • How certification opens access to the Community Development (CD) Tax Credit and Community Economic Development (CED) Fund Program

Watch this recording to learn how certification with SC Commerce unlocks funding opportunities that empower CDCs and CDFIs to drive impactful community and economic development initiatives.

 

Webinar Recordings - 2024

Leveraging the Local Accommodation Tax for Affordable Housing
October 22, 2024

Watch this recording as we explore the new innovative tool of using South Carolina's Local Accommodations Tax to address the growing need for affordable housing. As tourism continues to thrive in our state, this webinar discussed how revenue from the Local Accommodations Tax can be strategically used to support and expand affordable housing initiatives.

Key topics:

  • Gain an understanding of the new law passed in 2023, S.284, spearheaded by Senator Tom Davis.

  • Learn about the structure and purpose, and how to work with local government to advocate its use for affordable housing.

  • Hear how the City of Greenville has recently leveraged this resource to support affordable housing in the city.

This webinar is geared for affordable housing developers, local city and county officials and staff, and advocates for affordable housing.

 

Elevating Our Voice: Nonprofit Voter Engagement Training & Mini-Grant Opportunity
July 26, 2024

In a democratic society, every vote counts, and election years brings higher visibility to issues and opportunities for policy change. Nonprofits play a crucial role in ensuring that all voices in the community are heard and represented.

Watch this recording where we equip nonprofit organizations with the tools and strategies needed to effectively engage and mobilize voters. In this recording, you will learn:

  • The importance of voter engagement

  • Nonprofit legal guidelines and best practices in voter engagement

  • Effective outreach strategies: community "watch party" model

  • Holding elected officials accountable post elections

  • Voter engagement mini grant opportunity

Click the button below to understand the critical role nonprofits play in promoting voter participation and the impact it has on community empowerment.

 

Nonprofits Guide to Advocacy presented by Prosperity Now
January 31, 2024

In a rapidly evolving social and political landscape, effective advocacy has become a crucial tool for nonprofits to address social justice issues, influence policies, and create lasting impact. This Advocacy 101 virtual training is for nonprofit organizations to understand the ins and outs of advocacy vs. lobbying, the value of advocacy, and the importance of collaboration to maximizing the impact of your advocacy efforts. This training is designed to equip your team with the foundational skills and knowledge to navigate the world of advocacy successfully.

 

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