Committee Volunteer Form

The solicitation period for members to submit volunteers to national NAHRO has closed. If you missed the deadline and you are interested in serving during the 2023-2025 leadership term, please contact your Regional President.

The Commissioners Committee serves to broaden the constituency by supporting the goals and objectives of the association, aiding programs to expand the skills of commissioners to discharge their responsibilities effectively, and working with staff, leadership, and membership at all levels of NAHRO to fulfill these purposes.

The Community Revitalization and Development Committee deliberates a wide range of community development issues related to the economic vitality of cities and the development and conservation of neighborhoods. The committee examines administrative, legislative, regulatory and funding matters within community development programs and operations. CR&D recommends policies to the BOG in support of its primary goal: achieving well-planned, socially and economically prosperous communities.

The Housing Committee is responsible for various legislative, regulatory, administrative, appropriations, and grant-related issues. Its sphere of activity extends to a wide range of housing-related programs, including, but not limited to, Public Housing, Section 8 tenant-based programs, and Section 8 project-based programs. It recommends policies and actions to the BOG, which further the goal of providing adequate and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.

The IRGE Committee promotes and shares global exchanges of information and develops relationships that assist NAHRO membership and all those engaged in developing and operating housing and community development programs. IRGE Committee members serve as NAHRO’s ambassadors for goodwill, relationship building, and information sharing with organizations with similar missions worldwide.

The Member Services Committee aims to foster member satisfaction and grow NAHRO by providing networking opportunities, membership outreach, access to current technology, quality customer service, and recognition of excellence. The committee serves member interests that cross program and professional lines and represents the concerns of special interest groups within the membership, including emerging leaders, minorities, commissioners, and women. The committee addresses organizational issues such as constitutional changes and dues structure. It also helps coordinate NAHRO conferences, publications, awards, and other member benefits. The Member Services Committee has an Emerging Leaders Subcommittee whose purpose is to foster and encourage professionals, especially those new to the field, who are interested in advancing the affordable housing and community development industry. The subcommittee identifies initiatives to strengthen NAHRO and help the association remain relevant, inclusive, and responsive to the needs and interests of young professionals. The NAHRO president makes appointments with input from regional presidents and the NAHRO vice president of Member Services.

The Professional Development Committee focuses on career identification and advancement, provides guidance to staff on training and education products and services, and seeks to enhance the professionalism of NAHRO members and housing and community development practitioners.

The BECT is an independent board created by the NAHRO Board of Governors that has purview over NAHRO Certification, the NAHRO Code of Professional Conduct and related areas. Through the BECT, NAHRO continues to promote ethical behavior and the continued competency of professionals in the housing and community development industry.

This newly formed (2017) advisory committee represents NAHRO’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The committee is currently developing a diversity framework, which will be used to engage NAHRO members at the chapter, regional and national levels. NAHRO’s various efforts to address diversity issues produced a Diversity Statement, adopted by the BOG in 2013, and a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Policy Framework, adopted in 2021.

Housing America is a NAHRO campaign that raises national awareness for the importance of safe, quality, affordable housing through education, advocacy, and empowerment. The Housing America Advisory Committee manages the campaign, which is composed of a group of NAHRO members with representation from each of the eight regions. Housing America operates under three topics: Education, Empowerment, and Advocacy. The “What Home Means to Me” calendar contest is the signature campaign and tells the stories of youth living in HUD-assisted housing and empowers them. The committee administers the NAHRO Merit College Scholarship and the NAHRO LDG Scholars program. Each October, Housing America Month highlights the work of housing and community development agencies nationwide.

The Legislative Network Advisory Committee is the member-driven and customer-focused advocacy voice in the housing and community development industry. It calls its members to action, seeks to empower the public, and fosters relationships with legislators so that NAHRO and its members are considered industry experts and valued resources for congressional action. The Legislative Network is a vital conduit between National NAHRO and its regional and state chapters for communicating compelling and timely information, collecting and disseminating stories and data, and fostering relationships to induce legislators to take positive action. Legislative Network members are responsible for staying informed on current issues, participating in the dialogue, being able to articulate the NAHRO position, regularly attending and participating in meetings, and executing the committee’s tasks and actions at the local level. Members coordinate efforts to write, telephone, and stay in touch with Congress concerning NAHRO’s Legislative and Regulatory Agenda and policy positions adopted by the BOG.

The Small Agency Advisory Committee works to identify the barriers faced by small agencies in administering their programs and the available actions to remove or ease those barriers.