Education & Events

Applications Are Now Open! – New Housing Professionals Program.

About the Program: 

Working in non-profit housing requires a broad skill set. MNPHA’s connections to partners and network of peers is here to help. 

The New Housing Professionals is sponsored by Assiniboine Credit Union. The selected participants will have free access to all MNPHA events and education session for all of 2025. The group will meet quarterly to network, share ideas and meet with other professionals. In addition, ACU’s team will provide financial training and/or analysis for the New Housing Professional participants, based on their self-identified needs upon program registration. 

Why Apply for the New Housing Professional Program?

The NHP program includes: 

• Free registration to any MNPHA session, including the conference, Housing Day, Breakfast Club, Board Training, online and in person programs. Transportation subsides may be available for participants from out of Winnipeg.
  

• Quarterly virtual meetings to network with the group, and meet with leaders in non-profit housing 

• Expand your ability to provide sustainable, dignified, affordable housing 

• Build partnerships with other non-profit housing providers, advocates, service providers, and decision makers.  

• A Certificate of completion of the 1-year New Housing Professionals Program upon the successful completion.
  

Who is eligible for the New Housing Professional Program?  

• Interest in a pursuing a career in non-profit housing 

• Has worked less then 6 years in non-profit housing 

• Current employer is a member of MNPHA 

• Have the support of your organization (they can contact us directly with questions) 

• Commit to attending the following MNPHA events and education sessions: 

• • The Building Partnerships Conference – October 2025 

• • Housing Day sessions, networking and caucus meeting 

• • Breakfast Club  

• • ACU’s financial training session 

• • Attending quarterly virtual meetings with the other New Housing Professionals 

Deadline to apply is December 31, 2024 

CMHC Session – Program Overview

This webinar is brought to you in collaboration with MNPHA.

The webinar will cover the details of some of CMHC’s most popular and effective programs, including funding details, examples of successful projects and important key resources.

Join us as we explore financing options of our flagship programs, the Affordable Housing Fund, and the Apartment Construction Loan Program. We will also discuss how you can use Mortgage Loan Insurance – MLI Select to achieve your goals.

The info session will be followed by a Q & A session with a CMHC Subject Matter Expert to answer any questions you may have.

Building Boards – From Entry – Expert

Become a more effective and knowledgeable Board Member with this essential training. Building Boards is an online, self-guided training delivered via Google Classrooms. This training program makes it easy to learn with videos, reading, and assignments in small segments. Register now and you’ll have access to the course until the end of the January 2025.

Want to register your entire board? Ask about our special pricing.

Become a more effective and knowledgeable Board Member with this essential training. You’ll learn:

• Creating sustainable operating budgets
• Efficient, mission-focused meetings
• Board governance
• Succession planning
• Overseeing operations
• Bylaws and legal requirements
• Understanding financial reports and audits
• Board-Management working relationships

Comments from past attendees included: “the training was helpful in providing an overview of best practices, reminders of things we do well and some things we could improve”

This training program consists of two courses – Level 1 and Level 2 with videos, reading, and assignments. Completing the courses takes approximately eight hours, in small segments. A certificate of completion can be provided.

Pricing: 

• $95 + GST for the first participant of a MNPHA Member organization
• $45 + GST for each additional attendee of a MNPHA Member organization
• $120+ GST for each non-member attending
• $150 + GST for unlimited registration for a Board – yes, your whole Board can join!

The Building Boards Program was developed with the financial support from the Winnipeg Foundation and Assiniboine Credit Union and thoughtfully created by Rolande Kirouac of High Achievement Training. Bursaries are available to organizations with limited funding.

Media Training & Crisis Communication

Don’t leave your story to chance. Learn how to respond proactively through any risk situation.

Register for Media Training or Crisis Communication or learn more and save more by registering for both workshops.

Media Training  – 9am – 12noon

This interactive workshop will prepare you for interactions with the media. Develop impactful key messages, get the headlines you want and the confidence to communicate effectively, on the spot. During the Media Training workshop, you’ll learn:

• Transition from off-topic questions to on-message responses.
• Manage adversarial and hostile questioning.
• Remain “on-message” without compromising authenticity.
• Spot and avoid reporters’ tactics.
• Create the right “feedback loops” through effective body language.

Crisis Communication – 1pm – 4pm

Learn how to stay on message and divert negative publicity. This engaging and informative workshop has been tailored for MNPHA members. Manage high stress situations safely and effectively. Communicate confidently and turn even the most complex situations to your advantage. During the Crisis Communication workshop, you’ll learn:

• Deliver accurate information without appearing misinformed.
• Negotiate an interview and maintain control while staying on message.
• Identify media traps and master skills to avoid them.
• Manage appropriate body language, tone, and delivery of messages.

REGISTRATION

Half Day = Member $120; Non-Member $150

Full Day = Member $210; Non-Member $250