Leadership and group facilitation are provided through OTR's affiliate network. This dynamic process is customized based on each affiliate's unique need. Three broad categories are used to describe the phases:

1. Start up/Community building and organizing - includes guidance surrounding the creation of an entity or the refocusing of an existing entity to position itself within a community so as a successful affiliate becomes organized, i.e.:

• Board development/Incorporation
• Assessment of need
• Assessment of community support
• Team building
• Strategic planning
• Researching local funding options
• Development/fundraising
• Public Relations

2. Building/Project management - provides guidance in procuring and overseeing project management or supervision in:

• Architectural designs
• Accounting
• Construction bonding & oversight
• Engineering & surveys
• Land Acquisition, Zoning, Environmental Issues
• Financing fees
• Insurance
• Legal fees
• Property taxes during construction
• Tax credit fees
• Various operating and rent-up reserves

3. Programming/Operating - provides guidance and ongoing support to ensure success in the following areas:

• Property Management
• Tenant identification
• Tenant support
• Organizational design
• Planning
• Development/fundraising

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