Recognizing that an organization is as strong as its people, LISC has pioneered professional networking conferences designed exclusively for the needs, issues, and interests of community development professionals. Through peer to peer networking, sessions on emerging issues by some of the top experts in the field, and practical information that participants can immediately use when they go home, LISC aims to support the continued learning and development of CDC professionals.

The Annual Financial Management Professionals Conference

The only conference in the industry designed exclusively for CDC financial management professionals, this annual event combines stimulating plenary presentations with interactive workshops and peer to peer networking to examine current industry trends, explore best business practices, and help managers maintain financially sound organizations. The conference is an invaluable opportunity for individuals from around the country to come together to network and exchange ideas on performance, capacity and training; explore ways to strengthen financial systems; build relationships with colleagues; and search out better solutions to common challenges.
> 2007 Financial Management Conference Wrap-up
> 2006 Financial Management Conference Wrap-up
> 2005 Financial Management Conference Wrap-up

The Annual CHAM Asset Management Professionals Conference

This popular conference convenes professionals from across the industry and around the country for collective problem solving and professional development. The CHAM conference has emerged as the foremost educational and networking event for professional asset and property managers dedicated to expanding the capacity of community-based organizations to responsibly own and professionally manage affordable housing. CHAM is a consortium of three leaders in the affordable housing and community development industry dedicated to asset management excellence: LISC, Enterprise, and NeighborWorks^® America.
> 2007 CHAM Conference
> 2006 CHAM Conference
> 2005 CHAM Conference Wrap-up
> 2004 CHAM Conference Wrap-up

The Durable CDCs Conference Series

Examining true case studies of the real-life challenges and triumphs of other organizations – as told by the protagonists themselves - CDC leaders and local stakeholders take an honest look at what it takes to build powerful and enduring organizations. Conferences typically center around a theme – such as managing organizational turnarounds following a crisis, or the role of executive leadership in the organization. Papers for all of the conferences highlighting the key discussion points and learnings (while maintaining anonymity of the discussants) are available here.