MADISON, Wis. -
March 9, 2026 -
PRLog -- Hope Community Capital announces a free educational webinar focused on
Capital Alignment — a practical framework designed to help mission-driven organizations evaluate whether funding truly supports their project vision and long-term real estate strategy.
"Capital is never free," said Carrie Sanders, CEO & Founder of Hope Community Capital. "Every funding source carries expectations:
reporting, fees, compliance, governance implications, and long-term relational impacts. Understanding these costs upfront is essential to ensuring a project adheres to the mission and real estate vision."
During the March 19 webinar, Sanders will guide participants through the firm's Capital Alignment methodology and discuss critical topics including:
- Hope Community Capital's Capital Alignment Screen
- Understanding the full cost of capital (up-front, ongoing, and exit costs)
- Capacity readiness and compliance realities
- Structuring alternative capital sources wisely
- Why capital misalignment consistently stalls community projects
This session is designed for professionals working in
affordable housing,
community facilities,
church redevelopment,
CDFI lending, and other mission-focused real estate efforts.
"Before you say yes to the money," Sanders emphasized, "make sure it aligns."
Registration is now open:https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ar9zzeX2xlbRtOnUN9xBcsaxsN-lOS2QcG4w4LVGjUA3xMq-gdH_~AjwL38kqXtvNwuYMrQWAZ41n-V-kk9kGVdS0B8wCy-Das8MR0hiGVozr_A