In a time of reduced budgets and increased blight it has never been more important for code enforcement management and field personnel to work effectively and efficiently. As those that manage or work closely with code enforcement understand, the variety of activities under their responsibility can help prevent properties from remaining vacant, keep neighborhoods livable, and even catalyze revitalization. While it's true that governments feel...

In this day and age, it is essential for nonprofit professionals to have a basic understanding of accounting as it relates to contributions and pledges. The knowledge gained from this program will help you to account for every dime taken in, and to report accurately and completely on how each dollar is used. By preserving the financial integrity of your organization, you will earn the trust of your supporters. This live audio conference will p...

Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This live audio conference will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging, and well rehabilitation methods. An asset management based approach is d...

Creating an effective annual report will engage your donors, increase the potential for new partnerships and can attract more volunteers for your organization. During the live audio conference you will learn why creating an annual report is important for your organization and how to ensure you create a report that engages all your target audiences. Plus, you will hear how to simplify your information gathering for what to include in your repor...

The federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) has grown into a key financing tool for economic development, historic preservation, and neighborhood revitalization. Combined in many areas with available state historic rehabilitation tax credits, HTCs have been used to rehabilitate historic city centers, theatres, warehouses and other historic buildings across the country. This live audio conference will start with the basic tax and regul...

Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for prop...

Most nonprofit organizations are aware of their responsibility to retain important documents, but document retention obligations go beyond board minutes, resolutions, and governance documents. Federal laws, regulations, and ethics rules impose obligations on organizations and counsel to retain documents in certain instances, and prevent them from being destroyed or altered in others. Failure to comply with some of these rules can result in cri...

Many individuals associated with underground construction do not know information on the accuracy of existing underground utilities and structures. This live audio conference helps the persons responsible for paying, financing, designing and building a project that involves underground construction cost effectively manage the risk. This live audio conference also explains the methodology required for finding and analyzing underground infrastru...

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is a powerful source of financing to help bridge funding gaps for development projects and operating businesses in low-income and rural communities. Come learn the nuts and bolts of the program from both the business and legal perspectives. We will give you an overview of the program and practical steps on how to reach out to the various parties to put a deal together. In the second part of the program...

Despite over 50 years of emergency management experience, many jurisdictions are still unsure if their plans are adequate to deal with disaster. This is largely a result of focusing on the development of plans that address various phases of response rather building overall organizational resilience. This live audio conference considers emergency response in the context of a jurisdiction-wide emergency management program and demonstrates the li...