Needs Analysis

Instructions & Materials

Instructions on how to access the virtual training and a link to electronic materials will be emailed prior to the training date.

Technology Needed

The training will be presented via an online platform. Participants will need a computer, laptop, smart device (such as a tablet) with internet or WiFi connection or telephone. An email address will be required for each registered participant. A web camera is not required.

Overview

AAHA will host a two (2) day online training on Needs Analysis. Alaska Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) must understand the housing needs in the communities to be able to fairly and effectively distribute NAHASDA funds to achieve housing goals of homeownership, rentals, repairs and housing services programs. To increase affordable, energy efficient housing within their regions, it is critical that these tribes and TDHEs have access to solid data to help make informed decisions on where to invest, what types of housing program to develop and which funding programs to target. Knowledge derived through housing needs analysis can also assist by achieving a compelling funding case for outside investors. Attendees will be given a tool box that can be used to conduct their own housing needs analysis and which addresses the four core components of a housing needs analysis:

• Collect data and analyze housing needs
• Work with multiple stakeholders, community partners and community members
• Develop a menu of housing needs with strategies to meet needs.
• Deliver action oriented recommendations for accomplishing goals and objectives.

Trainer Rob Jordan is Co-Owner of Dare to Know LLC., a built environment consulting firm. Rob has more than a decade of experience providing clear, concise, and cogent solutions for housing entities, non-governmental organizations, and executives. He developed High Quality Standards and Uniform Physical Conditions Standards trainings, and organized the Developing Alaska's Sustainable Housing (DASH) 2012 conference for Association of Alaska Housing Authorities (AAHA).  Rob holds an MA and BA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has served as an Executive Director, President, CEO, Program Manager, Grants Administrator, & Data Manager during his career.

Questions or to Register by phone, please call Cynthia Gurisko at (907)330-8397 or via email at cgurisko@aahaak.org