February 2019 Newsletter
SAVE THE DATE!
10th Annual Breakfast
June 25, 2019
8:30am - 11:30am
Mel King Institute Certificate Program
Applications are now open to become a new member of the Mel King Institute Certificate Cohort! You do not want to miss this opportunity to continue learning through MKI courses, increasing your knowledge of what it takes to be a community development professional, and exchanging experiences and journeys with your fellow cohort members.

Applications Close February 22
Please join us for a session aimed at addressing the ways that we can build capacity in our field. The session will focus on the launch of a skills tracker that can be used for project managers, but also anyone involved in the real estate development process such as Real Estate Directors and Executive Directors. The session will then move to discussions about how to create a successful and healthy real estate department at your organization.
Meet the 2019 Mentoring Program
This year's mentoring cycle has officially started! Find out more about the program and meet the mentors and mentees
Featured Events
Basics of Community Organizing
February 28
Participants of this training will gain an introduction to the basic principles and practices of organizing and have an opportunity to discuss specific organizing challenges they are facing in their own communities. 

Approaches to
Supervision
March 14
This training focuses on supervision and program management for adult staff. It addresses the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, communication, work relationships, program management, and the specific supervision of staff.


EXCITING NEW SERIES
Register for an entire series to get a discount and to gain as much knowledge as possible on each topic!
  • Planning Series - 2 Sessions
  • Learn the basics of planning and how to put community members first in your planning processes.
  • Financial Series - 2 Sessions
  • Learn what non-accountants need to know about the financial systems of your organization.
  • Multifamily Asset Management Series - 3 Sessions
  • Learn how to be a successful owner and developer of Multifamily housing.
  • Construction Management Series - 2 Sessions
  • Gain project management skills that will lead you through every phase of the construction process.

More information in the training links below or through the above links.
Upcoming MKI Events















SAVE THE DATE
Group Facilitation #2 - May 10
Implicit Bias - May 15
Resident Leader Training 
The Resident Leader Training is a free two-day training for any resident of public housing who would like to enhance their leadership skills, learn about new state regulations, or get involved in a tenant group. Leaders of Local Tenant Organizations, “Task Forces” and other tenant groups are highly encouraged to attend. The training focuses on state regulations about tenant participation and also covers essential leadership skills such as team building, outreach, conflict resolution, and running meetings.

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

February 21 & 28, 10am - 3:30pm

March 25 & 26, 10 am - 3:30pm
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Applications Deadlines


Conferences
In Case You Missed It
People Before Highways Day
50th Anniversary

Nearly 50 years ago People before Highways Day boldly proclaimed the possibility of what seemed impossible: the defeat of I-95's extension through greater Boston. On January 25, 1969, many residents gathered on the steps of the Massachusetts State House to demand that Governor Sargent reconsider his pro-highway position. We joined Karilyn Crockett, author of People Before Highways , and some living legends from the movement to celebrate this pivotal moment in Boston's history.