Navigate: Housing Unlocked
So you want to build affordable housing in your community — but where do you start? Let’s talk capacity building.
You want to build affordable housing in your community — to create opportunity, close the housing gap, and make lasting change. But is your organization ready to do that?
Navigate: Housing Unlocked encourages community developers, nonprofits, and housing advocates to strengthen their organizations before launching new housing projects. Each episode explores what makes funders confident, how to build lasting organizational capacity, and real-world strategies to turn your vision into action.
SEASON ONE:
BUILDING CAPACITY BEFORE CAPITAL
Season One of Navigate: Housing Unlocked guides community development corporations, nonprofits, and housing advocates through the essentials of building capacity before seeking capital.
From strengthening your mission and governance to finding the right funding partners and earning community trust, each episode shares practical insight from Navigate’s experienced team and collaborators.
They explore how to:
- Build a strong organizational foundation before pursuing funding.
- Approach banks, foundations, and local investors with confidence.
- Use funding strategically to expand your impact.
- Develop realistic community plans and effective partnerships.
- Start small, demonstrate success, and grow your mission sustainably.
Watch. Learn. Build better communities.

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