A Reflection on 30 Years
A Commitment to What Matters
30 years. 30 years of forging partnerships. 30 years of increasing opportunity through the vehicle of affordable housing. HAND was born with the mission of equipping industry practitioners with the tools needed to create thriving communities. Three decades and 450 members later, the mission remains the same, but with an even deeper commitment. As a “change association” leveraging the power of our cross-sector collective, HAND members share the common goal of developing and preserving affordable housing in the Capital Region. In spite of the challenges we face and widening gaps in the communities we serve, we commit to navigate these waters with real intention, placing our communities and their humanity at the center of all we do. We are rising up to meet this moment. Join us for the next twelve months, as we celebrate three decades of EDUCATION and ACTIVATION.
About HAND Member Benefits Board & Staff

Convener
Providing space and place for cultivation of critical partnerships in support of our mission.

Educator
High-quality trainings and cross-sector, cross-border convenings to ensure our member’s success.

Activator
Leveraging the power of our member base to influence affordable housing programs and policies in our region.
HAND by the Numbers
Over the past 12 months . . .
450+
Members in the
HAND Collective
20+
Industry Sectors Represented
25+
Training &
Cultivation Events
2,100+
“Changemakers”
Trained
Program Sponsor Benefits
Leverage Your Thought Leadership
HAND offers a robust training and capacity building schedule curated with our diverse membership in mind. Real estate conditions, policy shifts, and dwindling budgets require industry practitioners and institutions to be nimble in their approaches to developing and preserving affordable housing. With this in mind, we design our programming to foster valuable relationships as well as the exchange of critical information.

Program Sponsor Benefits | 30th Anniversary Conference Benefits | |||||||
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Branding Opps* | Dues Waived | HIT Impact Story | Program Options | Digital Ads | Virtual Conference | Virtual Expo Table | Digital Program Book Ad | |
Needle Mover $50,000+ |
◆ | ◆ | 1. HIT 2. Racial Equity 3.GenHAND |
20 Tickets | ◆ |
One Full Page | ||
Diamond $10,000-$19,999 |
◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | 10 Tickets | ◆ |
One Full Page | |
Platinum $7,500-$9,999 |
◆ | ◆ | ◆ (Option 1) |
◆ (Option 2) |
10 Tickets | ◆ |
Half Page | |
Gold $5,000-$7,499 |
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Tribute Sponsor $4,500-$5,500 |
◆ | ◆ | ◆ | 5 Tickets | ◆ | Quarter Page | ||
Bronze $1,500-$2,999 |
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Learn about what programs your sponsorship will support!
Branding Opportunities

As a HAND sponsor, you unlock a suite of branding opportunities including:
• Key placement on HAND’s website and social media platforms
• Integrated branding in webcast events and e-blasts
• Promotion in the 30th Anniversary Conference collateral
• Logo placement in e-blast boiler distributed to 10,000 inboxes 4 times/month
Digital Advertising [Diamond & Platinum Sponsor Benefit]
Advertising with HAND means your brand is integrated with premium placements guaranteed to reach your target audience. With four communications issued each month to 9,000 inboxes, you don’t want to miss out on this prime marketing opportunity!
- Available Dimensions:
- Main Banner: 600 x 150
- Section Header: 300 x 200
- Column Topper: 205 x 75
- Tall Column: 205 x 500
- Ads created in collaboration and support by HAND’s design team
- Tiered a la carte options available

HIT Impact Story
HAND Tribute Sponsors, don’t miss your opportunity to have your organization’s impact story featured in the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT.) Impact stories will showcase industry best practices and success stories – and who better to share the critical work happening in our communities but our HAND members?

30th Anniversary Sponsor Benefits
30 years of HAND calls for a celebration! We will commemorate the past three decades with an unforgettable Virtual Conference & Expo! This is a prime opportunity to highlight your organization, reconnect with fellow members and enhance key partnerships that are critical to addressing housing affordability.
30th Anniversary Conference Benefits | ||||||
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Dues Waived | Branding Opportunities* | Virtual Conference | Virtual Expo Table | Digital Program Book Ad | Speaking Role | |
Anniversary Sponsor $30,000 |
◆ | ◆ | 30 Tickets | ◆ | Two Full Pages | ◆ |
Plenary Sponsor $20,000 |
◆ | ◆ | 20 Tickets | ◆ | One Full Page | ◆ |
Video Sponsor $15,000 |
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15 Tickets | ◆ |
Half Page | |
Technology Sponsor |
◆ | ◆ | 15 Tickets | ◆ | Half Page | |
Entertainment Sponsor |
◆ | ◆ | 12 Tickets | ◆ | Half Page |
30th Anniversary Conference
Virtual Conference & Expo
Have a case of Zoom fatigue? We’re gearing up for a dynamic virtual conference you won’t forget! We’ll hear from industry thought leaders, recognize the region’s most innovative housing developments and connect with colleagues all on the latest technology. Get your virtual business cards ready!
$30 for 30
Help us celebrate with a monthly donation!
As we commemorate our 30th Anniversary of CONVENING, EDUCATING and ACTIVATING, will you consider joining in the celebration with a monthly contribution of $30 for 12 months? Complete the form below to get started!