HomeBase Member Benefits

COMMUNITY BUILDER

  • Are you a neighborhood-based organization focused on revitalizing your community through property development, strategic planning, and resident-driven programming?

    Become a Community Builder Member and join Cincinnati’s citywide and county-wide movement to strengthen neighborhoods through housing, economic development, community engagement, and equitable investment.

    Membership Options

    Volunteer-Run Organizations: $100/year
    Paid-Staff Organizations: $300/year

    Perks of Membership for All CDCs & CBOs

    HomeBase membership connects you directly to the region’s leading network of community development support, training, and resources.

    Core Member Benefits

    Advocacy for key local, state, and federal issues
    HomeBase has a long history of advocating for housing, financial reform, and resident-oriented community development priorities at the local, regional, state, and federal levels.

    In good community: CDC Networking events
    Monthly Lunch & Learns, Quarterly Neighborhood Spotlights, and cross-neighborhood professional connections.

    Discounted training opportunities
    Including ULI Real Estate training, NACEDA programs, and HomeBase-designed professional development.

    Members-only resources & emails
    Funding notices, City & County program updates, toolkits, contractor/vendor lists, and strategic planning resources, organizational and board development opportunities.

    Access to HomeBase staff for technical assistance
    Including event staffing, consultant outreach, grant guidance, and project support.

    Additional Benefits for CDC/CHDO Community Builder Members

    Organizations engaged in real estate development, housing, or infrastructure projects receive elevated access to critical pass-through funding, technical assistance, and organizational capacity-building.

    For City of Cincinnati CDC/CHDO Benefits:

    Eligible for a wide range of pass-through funding, including:

    Operating Support
    HomeBase administers $1.2M in Operating Support Grant (OSG) dollars.

    Project Support
    Access to ~$2M CDBG and City general fund-funded project support.

    Training Reimbursements
    Funding for staff professional development: ULI Real, Grow America, technical certifications, and more.

    VTICA neighborhood quality-of-life grants

    Quick Strike Project Support and Acquisition Fund

    Why Join HomeBase?

    HomeBase is Cincinnati’s go-to resource for strategic placemaking and neighborhood revitalization, overseeing:

    Management of 4 major City funding programs

    Support to 42+ volunteer-run organizations each year through funding, technical assistance, and project support and management.

    Membership isn’t just a fee: it’s an investment in your organization’s capacity, your neighborhood’s future, and Cincinnati’s collective impact.

AFFILIATE

  • For nonprofits, neighborhood organizations, faith-based groups, social service providers, and civic partners advancing community development, resident well-being, and neighborhood revitalization.

    Membership:
    $300.00

    Member Benefits:
    Policy & Advocacy Participation

    Opportunity to serve on the HomeBase Policy Committee and shape local, regional, and state advocacy efforts:

    Alignment with Ohio CDC Association’s statewide and federal policy agenda to strengthen community development across Ohio

    Early insight into emerging policy shifts affecting neighborhoods, nonprofits, and community revitalization efforts

    Direct Access to Community Leaders & Decision-Makers

    HomeBase maintains trusted relationships across 52 neighborhoods and county communities, including CDCs, civic associations, business districts, & grassroots leaders. Affiliate Members gain:

    Introductions to CDCs, civic associations, grassroots groups, and neighborhood stakeholders essential for collaboration and coordinated community impact.

    Insight into priorities across 52 neighborhoods and county communities, helping organizations align programs, partnerships, and services with real community needs.

    Early Notice & Access to Funding, Partnerships & Project Opportunities

    With HomeBase managing or supporting four major City of Cincinnati funding programs, Affiliate Members receive:

    Early intelligence on emerging neighborhood initiatives, HomeBase-issued RFPs/RFQs, and collaborative project opportunities across the city.

    Connection to CDCs and partner organizations seeking collaborators for community engagement, service delivery, planning, and neighborhood-based projects.

    Neighborhood Credibility Through Community Alignment

    Affiliate Members gain immediate visibility as community-focused partners:

    Public recognition at HomeBase events, on our website, and during the Annual Awards Ceremony, signaling commitment to equitable, community-centered work.

    Brand alignment with the region’s most trusted hub for strategic placemaking and community collaboration.

    Thought Leadership & Visibility Opportunities

    Opportunities to present at Monthly Lunch & Learns or co-host a Neighborhood Spotlight & Walking Tour.

    Invitations to speak on panels and take part in convenings with policymakers, subject-matter experts, and neighborhood leaders.

    Neighborhood Consulting & Advisory Support from HomeBase Experts

    Direct access to the HomeBase team, which facilitated 250+ community and project meetings in 2024.

    Support with community engagement, partnership development, program alignment, and early-stage project or initiative planning.

CORPORATE

  • For private developers, real estate related firms, institutional funders, and business leaders seeking meaningful community investment, project traction, and neighborhood relationships that unlock development success.

    Membership:
    $500.00

    Member Benefits:
    Event attendance at member rates
    Complimentary admission to special events (based on funding support)
    Access to member roster

    Direct Access to Community Leaders & Decision-Makers

    HomeBase maintains trusted relationships across 52 neighborhoods and county communities, including CDCs, civic associations, business districts, & grassroots leaders. Corporate Members gain:

    Curated introductions to key neighborhood leaders critical for rezoning, approvals, and community buy-in.

    Insider insight from trusted partners across 52 neighborhoods & more, ensuring projects align with community priorities from the start.

    Early Notice & Exclusive Access to RFP/RFQ Opportunities

    With HomeBase managing or supporting six major City of Cincinnati funding programs, Corporate Members receive:

    Advance intelligence on emerging neighborhood project pipelines and CDC partnerships across the City, and early response to HomeBase led project RFP/RFQs.

    Opportunities to match with CDC partners preparing site-control strategies or seeking private development alignment.

    Neighborhood Credibility Through Community Alignment

    Corporate Members gain immediate visibility as community-focused partners:

    Visible recognition at HomeBase events, website, annual awards recognition positioning your company as a trusted community partner.

    Brand alignment with the region’s leading hub for equitable, community-centered neighborhood investment.

    Development Thought Leadership & Visibility Opportunities

    Corporate Members can:

    Present at HomeBase Monthly Lunch & Learns or co-host a Neighborhood Spotlight & Walking Tour.

    Be invited as speakers or panelists at high-impact convenings with public officials, other SMEs, and neighborhood partners.

    Neighborhood Consulting & Advisory Support from HomeBase Experts

    Direct access to HomeBase’s expert team who facilitated & conducted 250+ community and project meetings in 2024.

    Guidance on neighborhood-based development strategy, community engagement, and early-stage project feasibility.