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This online training session offered as part of an advanced financial management series focused on helping participants gain a deeper understanding of the principles of sound financial management practices and to implement them in their organizations.
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Participant Pre-training Assignment:
It is recommended that participant first take "Approaches to Successful Procurement" which is part of the Fundamentals of Financial Management course.
Advanced Financial Management Series - Session 1: Advanced Procurement Practices
Session 1 of 5 of TDA’s Financial Management Series
Following federal acquisition standards involves identifying goods and services needed, determining the most appropriate method for purchasing these items, and carrying out the acquisition. This training focuses on the challenges and best practices for two of the five methods – sealed bids and requests for proposals (RFPs).
May 6, 2026
Online
2:00pm-3:30pm EST
$95
Online Session
Who Should Attend
Grant Managers and program administrators
Financial Management staff overseeing federal funds
Procurement and contracts personnel
Compliance and monitoring staff
Executive leadership responsible for oversight
What You Will Learn
How to apply federal procurement standards with confidence
Key differences between sealed bids and RFPs
How to avoid common compliance pitfalls
Best practices for documentation and audit readiness
Meet Your Instructor
Dionne Roberts, President & CEO
A national expert in affordable housing, disaster recovery and community development programs, Dionne has worked directly with more than 150 communities and trained more than 5000 community development professionals.