activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 3
- Educational Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards educational scholarships, specifically one $800 scholarship and one $600 scholarship to residents of HCV, Public Housing, and RAD programs, and manages the application and selection process.
- Educational Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards educational scholarships to residents of Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and RAD programs, overseeing applications and selecting winners.
- Scholarship ProgramsAwards educational scholarships, including one $800 scholarship and one $600 scholarship to residents of HCV, Public Housing, and RAD programs, and oversees the application and selection process for the AZ NAHRO Scholarship.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Housing and Redevelopment Issues Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityEducates state and federal policymakers on housing and redevelopment issues to advocate for member agencies and their clients.
- Advocacy for Housing and Redevelopment Policies Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityEducates state and federal policymakers on housing and redevelopment issues to advocate for member agencies and their clients.
capacity building · 14
- Member Communication and Information Dissemination Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes a quarterly newsletter and regular emails to share news, training opportunities, and job postings with members, and maintains a website for the chapter.
- Member Communication and Information Dissemination Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes a quarterly newsletter and regular emails to share news, training opportunities, and job postings with members, and produces annual conference recaps including program books and photos.
- Member Communication and Information Sharing Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes a quarterly newsletter and regular emails to share news, training opportunities, and job postings with members, and maintains a website for the chapter.
- Member Engagement and Organizational Operations Committee Management & Member EngagementOperates committees for member engagement and organizational work, and manages a silent auction and coordinates a poster contest for the AZ NAHRO annual conference.
- Member Engagement and Organizational Work through Committees Committee Management & Member EngagementOperates committees to facilitate member engagement and carry out organizational work.
- Professional Development and Networking Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts an annual conference with events, breakout sessions, and speakers, and provides training sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities for members to share knowledge and professional experiences.
- Professional Development and Networking for Members Annual Professional Development ConferenceProvides training sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities, including an annual conference with events and breakout sessions, to support professional development and knowledge sharing among members.
- Professional Development and Networking for Members Annual Professional Development ConferenceProvides training sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities for members to share knowledge and professional experiences, including an annual conference with events, breakout sessions, and speakers.
- Recognition of Excellence in Community DevelopmentAnnually recognizes excellence in community development and housing programs and individuals across Arizona through the AHADA Awards.
- Recognition of Excellence in Community Development and HousingAnnually recognizes excellence in community development and housing programs and individuals across Arizona through the AHADA Awards.
- Recognition of Excellence in Housing and Community DevelopmentAnnually recognizes excellence in community development and housing programs and individuals across Arizona through the AHADA Awards.
- Support for FSS and ROSS Coordinators Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingAssists in planning the FSS mid-year conference for FSS and ROSS coordinators and conducts surveys and prepares the FSS track for the AZ NAHRO annual conference.
- Support for FSS and ROSS Coordinators Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingAssists in planning the FSS mid-year conference for FSS and ROSS coordinators and conducts surveys to prepare the FSS track for the AZ NAHRO annual conference.
- Support for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Programs Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingAssists in planning the FSS mid-year conference for FSS and ROSS coordinators and conducts surveys to prepare the FSS track for the annual conference.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Member-Centric Support and Advocacy member_services_and_advocacyThe organization operates on an individual membership model, informing, empowering, and representing members' interests across various program and professional lines. This includes coordinating supportive products and services like conferences, publications, and benefits to address organizational issues and serve special interest groups.
- Partnership and Collaboration partnership-driven approachThe organization emphasizes forming and leveraging partnerships as a strategic approach to advance housing and redevelopment goals, fostering new ideas, strategies, and practical tools to strengthen housing programs and build resilient communities.
- Partnership and Engagement for Community Strengthening partnership-driven approachThe organization emphasizes a partnership-driven approach to advance housing and redevelopment goals, fostering new ideas, strategies, and practical tools through conferences. It engages members through a committee-based structure and individual memberships, and supports conference operations through vendor engagement, all to strengthen housing programs and build resilient communities.
- Partnership and Member-Centric Engagement partnership_and_member_engagementThe organization emphasizes partnerships and a member-centric approach to advance housing and redevelopment goals. This includes informing, empowering, and representing members, serving their interests across various program lines, and engaging them through committee-based structures to foster collaboration and address organizational issues.
- Policy Advocacy and Representation policy_advocacyThe organization actively advocates for flexible, locally responsive housing policies, deregulation, and financial viability for housing agencies. It addresses administrative, legislative, regulatory, and funding aspects of community development programs to support the economic vitality of cities and the development and conservation of neighborhoods, while also representing member interests across various program and professional lines.
- Policy Advocacy and Representation policy_advocacyThe organization advocates for flexible, locally responsive housing policies, deregulation, and financial viability for housing agencies. This involves addressing administrative, legislative, regulatory, and funding aspects of community development programs to support the economic vitality of cities and neighborhood development.
- Policy Advocacy and Representation policy_advocacyThe organization advocates for flexible, locally responsive housing policies, deregulation, and financial viability for housing agencies. This includes addressing legislative, regulatory, and funding aspects of community development programs to support the economic vitality of cities and neighborhood development.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building professional_developmentThe organization provides education, training, tools, and resources through conferences, curricula, and events to housing and community development professionals. This approach aims to improve service delivery, foster professional growth, and enhance the effectiveness of members in navigating changing environments and implementing programs.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building professional_developmentThe organization provides education, training, tools, and resources through conferences, publications, and specialized programs to housing and community development professionals. This approach aims to improve service delivery, foster professional growth, and ensure members are equipped to navigate changing environments and regulatory landscapes.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building professional_developmentThe organization provides comprehensive training, education, tools, and resources to housing and community development professionals to enhance their skills, improve service delivery, and support their personal and professional growth in a changing environment. This includes specialized training for various roles, conferences for learning and networking, and the dissemination of knowledge through publications.
- Promoting Professionalism and Ethical Standards ethical_standardsThe organization promotes professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, service excellence, and accountability within housing and community development practice through recognition awards and a model focused on advocacy, commitment, and training.
- Promoting Professionalism and Ethics ethical_standardsThe organization promotes professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, service excellence, and accountability within housing and community development practice through recognition awards and a commitment to high standards.
- Promotion of Ethical Standards and Professionalism ethical_standards_promotionThe organization promotes ethical behavior, service excellence, and accountability within housing and community development practice. This is reinforced through recognition awards that highlight professionalism and integrity in programs.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Annual Conference
Two-day event featuring training sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and awards to support professional development of housing and community development professionals
Awards of Excellence
Joint program with AHADA to recognize outstanding individuals and innovative programs in housing and community development across Arizona
Community Revitalization & Development Committee
Addresses economic vitality and neighborhood development issues, providing policy recommendations to support well-planned, socially and economically sound communities
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Committee
Supports FSS coordinators through conference planning, scholarship management, surveys, and coordination of professional development tracks for FSS and ROSS coordinators
Professional Development Committee
Provides comprehensive training sessions on personal and position-specific topics for housing professionals to enhance career development and organizational effectiveness
Resident Scholarship Program
Provides educational scholarships to residents of Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and RAD programs to support educational and related expenses
relationships · 14
who they work with
- AHADA Partner — Annually recognizes excellence in community development and housing programs throughout Arizona.
- Arizona Housing Authority Directors Association Partner — Co-sponsors the AHADA Awards to recognize excellence in housing and community development in Arizona.
- City of Glendale Partner — Hosts Arizona NAHRO administrative operations through its Community Services Department.
- City of Tempe Partner — Contact for the Awards of Excellence nominations.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host venue for the annual Arizona NAHRO conference.
- HUD Government — Administers HUD programs including Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, CDBG, and HOME.
- Housing Authority City of Yuma Partner — Contact for the education scholarship opportunity.
- Housing Authority City of Yuma Partner — The scholarship committee is based at the Housing Authority City of Yuma.
- National NAHRO Community Revitalization and Development Committee Government — The Community Revitalization & Development Committee provides an overview of the National NAHRO Community Revitalization and Development Committee.
- National NAHRO Finance Committee Government — The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the national NAHRO Finance Committee.
- National NAHRO Housing Committee Government — The Housing Committee makes recommendations to the national NAHRO Housing Committee.
- National NAHRO Professional Development Committee Government — The Professional Development Committee provides an overview of the National NAHRO Professional Development Committee.
- Tempe, City of Government — Rachell Donohue, affiliated with the City of Tempe, serves as contact for committee participation.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Subject to regulatory reporting requirements from HUD.