About Together ConsultingTogether Consulting is about working together, it’s about sharing together, it’s about making a difference together, it’s about solving problems together and ultimately about impacting social change together. Together ConsultingTC_2d8f01ee-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea00Together Consulting is a mission-based nonprofit consulting firm focused on supporting the capacity building needs of new and existing community development organizations. Tammie Hoy HawkinsPresident of Together Consulting ~ As President of Together Consulting, Tammie Hoy Hawkins provides leadership and guidance to non-profit, for profit, and government entities focused on community economic development initiatives. Utilizing over 25 years of community economic development experience, Tammie provides direct technical assistance and consulting services in the areas of non-profit capacity building, affordable housing, neighborhood development and revitalization, community development finance and asset building. ^^ As part of her consulting work Tammie has served as the Project Manager for the Northside Development Group’s Northside Initiative in Spartanburg, SC for over 6 years. Tammie also helped to launch the Greenville Housing Fund in 2018. Tammie serves on the SC Community Capital Alliance and the Innovate Fund Advisory Committee. Through her consulting firm she has also worked with national Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) through her work with Opportunity Finance Network and the National Federation for Community Development Credit Unions, now called Inclusiv. ^^ Tammie most recently served as the CEO for CommunityWorks, a Greenville based South Carolina, state-wide Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) where she led the organization from 2020-2022 through the pandemic and a significant growth phase. She grew the organization from $14M in assets to over $29M, raising over $8M in contributions, grants, and impact investments.Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondPrior to founding Together Consulting, Tammie worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. As the Federal Reserve Bank’s Regional Community Development Manager, Tammie was responsible for community economic development outreach and education for North and South Carolina. Before working for the Federal Reserve Bank Tammie spent six years as the Director of the Lowcountry Housing Trust. In her capacity as founding Executive Director, she worked to develop and implement the first local housing trust fund in South Carolina and led the organization to receive Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) designation from the US Treasury Department. She led the organization to over $10M in assets including being designated as the Charleston area lead for administering over $7M in Neighborhood Stabilization funding (NSP).College of CharlestonTammie is an affordable housing enthusiast and a community development advocate. Formerly from Northwest Indiana, she moved to Charleston in 1992 to attend the College of Charleston where she received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Masters Degree in Public Administration. Tammie worked for the City of Charleston’s Department of Housing and Community Development for three years until her move to lead the Lowcountry Housing Trust in 2004 (now the SC Community Loan Fund). Together Consulting ClientsCurrent & Previous Clients ~ At Together Consulting, we are focused on supporting the capacity building needs of new and existing community development organizations including nonprofits, Government entities, fellow consulting firms and partners, and more. We welcome connection with like-minded organizations.Northside Development GroupSpartanburg, SC ~ Consultant 2013-2015 | Full Project Manager 2015-2020 ~ Provided lead coordination, direct consulting and project management for the development and implementation of the Northside Transformation Plan. Focused on all the planning and coordination for the redevelopment efforts as part of the requirements outlined in the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Planning Grant and specified in the Choice Neighborhood Project Management job descriptions. (A US HUD master planning grant)CommunityWorksGreenville Housing Fund 2.0 ~ CommunityWorks + City of Greenville | Consultant 2018-2019 ~ Lead the development and implementation of the Greenville Housing Trust Fund (GHTF). The housing fund is focused on developing and prioritizing areas within the Trust’s strategic plan for immediate implementation including but not limited to a road map for operations, program development, project selection and financing, and short- and long-term funding strategies.Greenville Housing Trust FundCommunityWorks (CDFI loan -Credit Union) | Greenville, SC ~ Consultant 2018-2019 | CEO 2020-2022 ~ Lead the development and implementation of the Greenville Housing Trust Fund (GHTF). The housing fund is focused on developing and prioritizing areas within the Trust’s strategic plan for immediate implementation including but not limited to a road map for operations, program development, project selection and financing, and short- and long-term funding strategies.Beaufort Jasper Trust FundThe Regional Housing Trust Fund in partnership with Community Works ~ Consultant to help launch Beaufort Jasper Trust Fund 2023Town of Hilton Head IslandThe Town of Hilton Head Island ~ 2023Affordable Housing Alliance of Central OhioAffordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio in partnership MKSK Studio ~ 2023Purpose Built Communities 2023inclusiv/Credit Union Breakthrough Consultant (2013-2016)South Carolina Community Capital AllianceProvided technical assistance and guidance to identify and implement statewide strategy (2013-2015)Family ServicesPrepared Business Plan and strategy to roll out a CDFI program for mortgage lending in Charleston. (2015)The Community Foundation of the LowcountryBusiness Development Corporation of South CarolinaSoutheastern FoundationMidlands Housing Trust FundFlorida Community Loan FundFirst Independent Bank Detroit, MICommunity Reinvestment SolutionsBaltimore ProjectCommunity Development OrganizationsUnderserved CommunitiesAll individuals and families succeed_2d8f02f2-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea00To work with other socially conscious leaders to create an environment where all individuals and families can succeed_2d8f03a6-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea00ConnectionInspirationEmpowermentCommunityConnections & RelationshipsConnect and establish relationships_2d8f045a-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea001We connect and establish relationships amongst key community development stakeholders, nonprofit organizations and Government entities to provide the necessary human and financial capital to support successful neighborhoods. ResourcesSupport resource development (fund raising, grant writing and investment strategies)_2d8f04fa-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea001.1Alliances & CoalitionsSupport alliance and coalition building_2d8f05a4-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea001.2AlliancesCoalitionsPlanning & ImplementationSupport key stakeholders around CED planning and implementation_2d8f0658-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea001.3Groups & MeetingsSupport focus groups and stakeholder meetings_2d8f0702-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea001.4Focus GroupsEngagementSupport community engagement_2d8f07ac-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea001.5PlannersDevelopersGovernment EntitiesEmpowermentEmpower nonprofit, community based organizations_2d8f08ce-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002Nonprofit OrganizationsCommunity-Based OrganizationsWe empower nonprofit, community based organizations through industry knowledge, strategic planning and resource development opportunities that support growth and organizational prosperity.ProgramsSupport program development and implementation_2d8f09a0-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002.1ProjectsSupport project management_2d8f0a5e-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002.2CapitalSupport program and operation capitalization_2d8f0b1c-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002.3Needs & MarketsSupport market analysis and need assessments_2d8f0bd0-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002.4Comprehensive PlansSupport comprehensive planning_2d8f0c84-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002.5Strategic PlansSupport strategic planning_2d8f0d4c-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea002.6InspirationInspire community action_2d8f0e00-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003We inspire community action by providing nonprofit and community based organizations with the support and information they need to develop and implement successful projects and programs that meet their mission to help communities succeed.AssistanceProvice technical assistance_2d8f0ebe-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.1EvaluationEvaluate program_2d8f0f86-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.2AdviceProvide advisory services_2d8f1044-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.3PlanningSupport strategic planning_2d8f1102-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.4AssessmentAssess organizations_2d8f11ca-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.5Workshops & ConferencesConduct educational workshops and conferences_2d8f1292-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.6AdvocacyOffer advocacy services_2d8f135a-e2fe-11ed-996c-8501fd82ea003.72023-04-25https://www.together-consulting.com/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net