Toolkit

Community Safety and Security Toolkit: Building Safe and Sustainable Communities

April 30, 2026
The Community Safety & Security Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help affordable housing providers plan, implement, and sustain preventive safety strategies across their properties in support of stable communities and financially strong portfolios.
Partner Sustainability and Growth
Resident Success
Technical Assistance
Property Management
Resident Services
Community Development
Partner Support
Fact Sheet
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The Enterprise Capital Continuum

April 24, 2026
By:
Rob Bachmann
Anna Smukowski
Amanda Walz
Jess O'Hare
Briana Flynn
The Enterprise Capital Continuum illustrates how philanthropic and investment capital can work together — across grants, debt, equity, and tax credits — to advance affordable housing and community development while aligning with impact and return goals.
Community Development Financial Institution
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
New Markets Tax Credit
Preservation Equity
Products for Investors
Community Development
Community Loan Fund
Housing Supply
Inclusive Economic Growth
Neighborhood Investment
Preservation
Real Estate Equity
Report
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Strengthening Organizations, Strengthening Communities: Lessons from Phase II of the Detroit CDO and ECDO Funds

April 7, 2026
By:
Amanda Davis
Stephany De Scisciolo
Sam Giffin
This evaluation report examines the impacts, successes, and lessons learned from Phase II of Enterprise's Community Development Organization (CDO) Fund and Elevating CDO (ECDO) Fund in Detroit.
Partner Sustainability and Growth
Racial Equity
Community Ownership and Stewardship
Cross-Sector Partnerships
Technical Assistance
Detroit
Community Development
Impact Assessment
Sustainability
Fact Sheet

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs): An Overview

March 16, 2026
By:
Anna Smukowski
Briana Flynn
An accessible overview of what CDFIs are, how they work, and why they’ve become essential partners in expanding affordable housing and strengthening local economies.
Community Development Financial Institution
National
Chicago
Detroit
Gulf Coast
Mid-Atlantic
New York
Northern California
Ohio
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Rural Communities
Southeast
Southern California
Tribal Nations
U.S. Caribbean
Community Development
Community Loan Fund
Housing Supply
Inclusive Economic Growth
Fact Sheet
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Affordable Housing: A Guide for Advisors and Investors

March 16, 2026
By:
Anna Smukowski
Briana Flynn
Rob Bachmann
Jess O'Hare
A primer on affordable housing — and how investors, funders, and advisors can play a meaningful role in expanding supply.
Community Development Financial Institution
Construction and Development 
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Preservation Equity
Products for Investors
National
Chicago
Detroit
Gulf Coast
Mid-Atlantic
New York
Northern California
Ohio
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Rural Communities
Southeast
Southern California
Tribal Nations
U.S. Caribbean
Affordable Housing
Community Development
Community Loan Fund
Housing Supply
Real Estate Equity
Report
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Utilización estratégica del Programa de Garantía de Préstamos de la Sección 108 de HUD para un desarrollo equitativo Guía de implementación

October 27, 2025
Esta guía es un recurso para que los beneficiarios y sus socios comprendan, obtengan y aprovechen el Programa de Garantía de Préstamos de la Sección 108 del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) para un desarrollo transformador y equitativo.
Partner Sustainability  
Preservation
Advisory Services and Technical Assistance
Advisory Services (Consulting)
U.S. Caribbean
Community Development
Community Development Block Grant
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