Regional Forum: Unlocking Housing
Members & Their Guests: $85
Non-Members: $170
Mutz Class: Free
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Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is essential for economic mobility, yet many Hoosier families face persistent barriers to homeownership and quality rental options. Rising housing costs, limited access to financing, and neighborhood disinvestment continue to disproportionately affect low- and moderate-income communities.
Philanthropic leaders recognize that meeting these challenges requires more than traditional grantmaking—it calls for bold investment strategies that mobilize capital and unlock new pathways to housing opportunity. Increasingly, funders are partnering with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other intermediaries to expand the reach and impact of affordable housing solutions.
At this Regional Forum, we’ll explore how targeted investment strategies are reshaping Indiana’s housing landscape. Through mission-related investments, loan guarantees, impact investing, and catalytic capital, funders are helping CDFIs finance affordable housing developments, increase homeownership opportunities, and direct flexible capital to historically underserved communities.
By aligning philanthropic and financial resources, housing initiatives are creating long-term solutions that:
- Expand access to affordable housing by diversifying financing tools for homebuyers, developers, and nonprofit partners.
- Leverage philanthropic capital through innovative investment models that extend beyond grants to include patient capital, credit enhancements, and program-related investments.
- Build financial pathways for families by supporting programs that promote sustainable homeownership, prevent displacement, and generate intergenerational wealth.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical insights into investment strategies that funders can deploy to support housing initiatives.
- Examples of how CDFIs, financial institutions, other intermediaries and philanthropy are working together to attract and deploy capital for affordable housing.
- Actionable approaches to scaling housing solutions through innovative partnerships and financial tools.
Cancellations & Transfers
Contact jmarkland@inphilanthropy.org to transfer your registration to another person. Cancellations received before October 15, will receive a full refund. Cancellations after this date are not eligible for a refund; however, transfers are welcome.
Who Should Attend?
These forums are designed for philanthropists, community leaders, educators, and policymakers dedicated to driving meaningful change in their regions.
Bring a guest at the member rate! Members can reach out to Julie Markland to register their non-funder guests at the member rate.
Make It A Day of Learning + Connection
After the forum, attend the Philanthropy Leads Dinner, taking place earlier that day.
IPA Regional Forums
Every other year, in our off-conference cycle, IPA hosts Regional Forums—high-impact gatherings where we spotlight successful philanthropic initiatives from our members. These not-to-miss events bring together philanthropy and community partners to explore solutions to universal challenges and uncover strategies for scaling impact across Indiana. In 2025, our Regional Forums will focus on economic mobility—examining how philanthropy can create pathways to prosperity for Hoosier families.
2025 SCHEDULE
- Cradle to Career | June 11 | Muncie, IN
- Healthy Beginnings | September 10 | Porter County, IN
- Unlocking Housing | October 22 | Indianapolis, IN
- Strengthening Child Care | November 13 | Montgomery County, IN
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