Capacity Building Institute

The Coalition provides high quality training at an affordable price to help sharpen the skills of the community development industry in the DC metro area. Our training courses and seminars are unlike any other you’ll find. Why? Because they’re tailor-made to build the capacity of organizations that develop and operate in Washington, DC.

In existence since 1999, the Training Institute has truly found its niche with the customization of a number of courses each year specific to the DC marketplace. Through collaborations with government agencies, practitioners who have been successful in the District and other partners, we create tailored courses to train our members on how things “really work” in the District of Columbia.

I have found The Coalition’s trainings and workshops extremely useful in my position as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC. The Coalition has made an invaluable contribution to those of us lucky enough participate in their courses!

- Susanne Slater, President/CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC

Upcoming The Coalition Capacity Building Sessions

From convenings and workshops, to monthly meetings and advocacy trainings, please see the calendar below for The Coalition’s upcoming capacity building sessions.

Full information will be available as convenings are developed throughout the year. Please subscribe to our “special events” newsletter list to ensure you never miss a notice!

Event Details

September 29, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Small Business Policy Summit | Strengthening DC’s Small Business Ecosystem

As part of Community Development Week 2026, The Coalition will convene leaders from across Washington, DC’s small business ecosystem to examine how systems, programs, and partnerships can better support entrepreneurs, small businesses, and commercial corridors.

The Small Business Policy Summit will bring together small business owners, business support organizations, commercial corridor partners, procurement stakeholders, and other ecosystem leaders to develop a shared understanding of how the small business ecosystem currently functions and identify opportunities to strengthen coordination, improve systems, and expand economic opportunity.

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Event Details

September 30, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Workforce Development Summit | Strengthening DC’s Workforce Ecosystem

As part of Community Development Week 2026, The Coalition will convene employers, workforce organizations, training providers, and ecosystem partners to explore how DC can strengthen the systems that connect residents to quality employment opportunities.

The Workforce Development Summit will bring together stakeholders from across the workforce ecosystem to examine how existing systems function today, identify opportunities for stronger coordination, and explore strategies to improve job access, training alignment, and employment outcomes across the District.

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Event Details

October 1, 2026

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Housing Policy Summit | Advancing Housing Solutions for Washington, DC

As part of Community Development Week 2026, The Coalition will convene housing leaders from across Washington, DC to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of affordable housing and community development.

As the District prepares for a new mayoral administration and Council period, this summit will provide an opportunity for housing practitioners, developers, service providers, financial institutions, and community partners to discuss the policies, investments, and system improvements needed to strengthen housing outcomes for District residents.

 

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Event Details

October 1, 2026

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A Community of Leaders Reception

As the culminating event of Community Development Week 2026, The Coalition’s Community of Leaders Awards Reception brings together leaders from across Washington, DC’s community development ecosystem to celebrate the people, partnerships, and organizations driving meaningful change throughout the District.

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