Emerging Developers Program
Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services (RNHS) is delighted to announce the start of our 6th cohort of the Emerging Developers Program (EDP) launching in May 2025. This program will be delivered in a virtual format using the Zoom platform. EDP is a 3-month long educational program designed to provide industry professionals with the knowledge and technical skills to develop infill units and single-family homes. RNHS will coordinate and align resources between community-based technical assistance providers, and lenders to maximize the resources targeted directly at Black-led development and real estate-related firms.
For more information or details about the program, please contact jacquese@eastbaynhs.org.
Who should attend?
EDP was created for BIPOC developers who are at varying stages of the journey. We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds. By joining EDP, participants will receive support around mentorship and different resources to provide additional help.
Meet Your Instructors
Program Schedule
| Module Overview | Objective | Date | Time | Location | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Required Pre-Cohort Courses | Excel Training | Thurs, May 8, 2025 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM (PDT) | Virtual | Basics |
| Excel Training | Fri, May 9, 2025 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM (PDT) | Virtual | Beyond the Basics | ||
| Excel Training | Tues, May 13, 2025 | 7:00AM - 2:00PM (PDT) | Virtual | Advanced | ||
| Course 1 | Real Estate Development Process & Overview | To provide emerging developers with a foundational understanding of the real estate development process, emphasizing strategic planning, resource utilization, and a growth-oriented mindset for sustainable success. | Tues, May 20, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Jerrod Delanie* |
| Course 2 | Small Site Development & Ownership | To introduce emerging developers to the fundamentals of small site development and ownership, with a focus on project planning, financing strategies, legal considerations, and identifying local opportunities for sustainable growth. | Tues, June 3, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Nikki Beasley* |
| Course 3 | Placemaking - Visioning & Market Analysis | Tues, June 10, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Nikki Beasley* | |
| Course 4 | Site Identification & Analyis | To equip emerging developers with the skills to identify, research, and evaluate potential development sites, focusing on regulatory requirements, environmental factors, and community context to support informed decision-making. | Tues, June 17, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Nikki Beasley* |
| Course 5 | Deal Analysis & Acquisition | To help emerging developers evaluate real estate deals by understanding key metrics, deal structures, and acquisition processes, including due diligence, contracts, and financing strategies. | Tues, June 24, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Pastor LJ Jennings* |
| Course 6 | Financial Analysis - The Proforma | To teach emerging developers how to build and interpret a detailed project proforma, focusing on financial modeling, income and expense forecasting, and evaluating project feasibility and returns. | Tues, July 1, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Kyle Rawlins* |
| Course 7 | Entitlements - Agency Approvals for your Site | To guide emerging developers through the entitlements process by building knowledge of agency approvals, zoning regulations, and stakeholder engagement necessary to move a development project forward. | Tues, July 8, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | |
| Course 8 | Financial Analysis - The Capital Stack | To help emerging developers understand organizational finance fundamentals and effectively negotiate with capital investors by learning key financial terms, deal structures, and investor relationship strategies. | Tues, July 15, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Jerrod Delaine* |
| Course 9 | Alternative Financing + Traditional Financing | To introduce emerging developers to a range of traditional and alternative financing options, helping them understand funding sources, eligibility, and strategies for structuring successful real estate deals. | Tues, July 22, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Virtual | Nikki Beasley* |
Program Sponsors and Partnerships
