Creative Funding Streams: Funding Veteran Services in a Changing Landscape
Guests: Kevin Sturtevant , Chief Development Officer, Miriam’s Kitchen | Alice Sadler, Director of Foundation Relations, Miriam’s Kitchen
Details: This session explored creative funding streams that go beyond traditional large federal grants. From local government partnerships to social impact strategies and community-based fundraising, the webinar gave attendees a look at real examples of how organizations are staying nimble and funded.
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Facilities Management Practice for Veteran’s Housing
Guests: Emmy Hildebrand, CEO, HVAF | Ryan Campbell, Security and Operations Lead, Brighton Marine
Details: Operating veterans housing is about more than providing services—it’s about creating safe, stable environments that support long-term success. This webinar explores how programs like permanent supportive housing (PSH), GPD, and day centers can strengthen their facilities management practices. From maintenance planning to life safety standards, learn practical strategies for building a robust framework that keeps housing operations running smoothly—so your team can stay focused on supporting veterans.
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Enhancing Strategic Communications to Better Serve Veterans
Guests: David Higgins, Communications Specialist, NCHV | Laney Kapgan, VP, Development & Communications, U.S.Vets
Details: Effective communication is key to engaging supporters, raising awareness, and strengthening your mission impact. In this session, we explore how organizations can develop and refine a communications strategy that drives results.
Topics include:
- Creating a framework that supports fundraising and outreach
- Crafting timely, mission-driven messaging
- Sharing information effectively across platforms
- Expanding your reach within and beyond the veteran homelessness field
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Disaster Planning And Response For Veterans
Guests: Marion McFadden, Vice President of Disaster Recovery, IEM | Vladimir Tamashiro-Lomo, Senior Operations Associate, Team Rubicon | Brandon Wilson, COO, ABCCM
Noah Patton, Director of Disaster Recovery, National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
Details: When natural disasters strike, veteran service organizations must be ready to act quickly and effectively. This session offers a practical foundation for implementing disaster management systems across all four phases: planning, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Whether shaping policy or managing daily operations, you’ll gain insights to strengthen your organization’s readiness, resilience, and ability to support veterans when it matters most.