𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲!

The SDNHOC Annual Membership Meeting is on Monday, September 14th | 10 – 11:30am mt.

Registration and agenda for this virtual meeting will be available soon.

Freddie Mac’s Rural Housing Symposium is on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and SDNHOC is proud to be a featured presenter!  

We’ll be sharing more about NativeNest, our first-of-its-kind property sales database designed to give appraisers, lenders, Tribes and Native CDFIs access to the information needed to improve appraisal quality and underwriting confidence.

This one-day, in-person symposium is in Washington DC, and aims to gather industry participants with interest and expertise in the unique challenges rural communities face. The Symposium will offer presentations and discussion around key topics such as manufactured housing, tribal lending and mortgage credit without capitalization. If you have involvement in these industries, your presence would be welcomed.

There is no cost to attend, and registration is open now through Freddie Mac.

Learn more and register today at the button below.

Capital, Credit & Data Symposium
June 11, 2026
The Catlin Hotel | Sioux Falls, SD

Join us this June in Sioux Falls for a solutions-driven day focused on increasing mortgage lending and expanding homeownership in Native communities. The Capital, Credit & Data Symposium brings together CDFI lenders and banks, foundations, state and federal programs, and GSEs, alongside key housing and real estate partners, working together to unlock capital, grow lending capacity, and advance strategies that work in Native markets.

Through data and collaboration, we’ll focus on practical ways to deploy capital more effectively, strengthen real estate markets, and increase homeownership and assets for Native families. You’ll leave with clear, actionable strategies to put to work immediately.

Registration

Registration for the Capital, Credit & Data Symposium has closed.

Lodging

Because this event will take place during a busy tourist season, we encourage you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Rooms are limited. All reservations and special rates are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Catlin Hotel [Hilton Garden Inn]
201 E 8th Street,
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-444-4700

The Catlin Hotel offers a range of rooms at a block rate for our group. To secure this rate, kindly make your reservation using the provided number above, mentioning the block name ‘SD Native Home Coalition’ or by using the button below to book online, by June 3, 2026.

Job Announcement

Homeownership Program Coordinator
South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition (SDNHOC)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Reports To: Executive Director

Position Announcement Period
Open: April 8, 2026
Closes: April 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Organization Overview
The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition (SDNHOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of more than 75 tribal, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners. The Coalition works collaboratively to identify barriers, share innovative solutions, and leverage resources to create a clear and sustainable path to homeownership for Native people in South Dakota.

Mission
To increase homeownership opportunities for Native people in South Dakota to build strong and healthy communities.

Position Summary
The Homeownership Program Coordinator supports SDNHOC’s efforts to expand homeownership opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and advance coalition priorities that increase access to affordable housing for Native families.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support SDNHOC programs, initiatives, and meetings aligned with coalition priorities.
• Assist with implementing strategies to increase homeownership opportunities, including education, access to financing, and housing development efforts.
• Attend and actively participate in Homebuyer Readiness and Native Veterans Committee meetings.
• Support completion of coalition milestones and priority initiatives.
• Serve as a community-level “doer” by helping move projects forward and supporting on-the-ground implementation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among coalition members, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Organize trainings, outreach activities, and events related to homeownership education and resources.
• Track program activities, outcomes, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with maintaining and improving resource tools, including content, guides, and outreach materials.
• Support efforts to identify barriers to homeownership and contribute to solutions and policy recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated program management experience.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media platforms, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Understanding of community development and homeownership within a Native context.
• Ability to maintain high energy, initiative, and engagement with staff and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tribal communities or Native-serving organizations.
• Familiarity with housing programs, financing tools, or community development initiatives.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and QuickBooks (preferred but not required).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary will commensurate with experience. The anticipated starting salary for this position is $62,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience.
• Following successful completion of 90-day probationary period and performance review, employee is eligible for a salary increase of up to 5%.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered after the probationary period, including health, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

To Apply

Interested applicants must submit a resume during the application period. Resumes may be emailed to the SDNHOC Executive Director, dspider@sdnhoc.org or mailed to the SDNHOC Executive Director. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026, to be considered.

David Spider, Executive Director
720 E. Oak St.
Sisseton, SD 57262

South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition Appoints David Spider as Executive Director

The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition (SDNHOC) is proud to announce the appointment of David Spider as its new Executive Director. A respected leader in tribal housing, infrastructure development, and engineering, Spider brings decades of hands-on experience advancing safe, sustainable community infrastructure and housing development in Native communities across South Dakota and the Great Plains region.

Spider most recently served as the Director of Development for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority, where he provided strong leadership focused on strengthening housing development and inspection capacity. His deep technical expertise, combined with his long-standing service to tribal governments and communities, uniquely positions him to lead the Coalition’s mission of expanding Native homeownership opportunities statewide.

“David brings an exceptional blend of technical knowledge, leadership experience, and commitment to tribal communities,” said Sharon Vogel, Chairwoman of the SDNHOC Board of Directors. “His background in housing development, infrastructure, and tribal governance aligns directly with our work to support long-term community stability and vitality through homeownership. He has also played a vital role in the Coalition’s work to support opportunities for Native contractors and housing inspectors–and we are thrilled he’ll now be leading our broader strategies to overcome barriers to Native homeownership.”

David’s career reflects a strong commitment to public service, tribal self-determination, and practical solutions that strengthen community infrastructure and housing systems. In addition to his experience overseeing housing development projects, he brings more than two decades of experience in tribal infrastructure and community development, including nearly two decades working with multiple tribes on transportation and road construction projects across the Great Plains. 

For nearly a decade, throughout his work for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, David has been an active part of the Coalition’s work to increase safe, affordable housing stock on Native land. He has helped to lead numerous Coalition training workshops focused on growing the capacity of Native contractors and housing inspectors—initiatives that are vital to long-term community development and expanding housing access for Native individuals and families. 

As Executive Director, Spider will oversee the Coalition’s advocacy and programmatic work to increase Native homeownership, including policy initiatives, homebuyer readiness efforts, and partnerships that support housing development and access to financing. He will also lead the Coalition’s strategic planning, organizational growth, and engagement with funders and partners to expand its impact.

“Being a part of the Coalition’s work to increase Native homeownership has always been an honor–and I am extremely excited to take on this new role,” said David. “For generations, our community members face so many barriers to homeownership–from grappling with the complexity of land use, to navigating financing, to finding contractors who can meet their needs. But through the work of Coalition members across the state, we’re already witnessing change–and seeing younger people purchase their own homes. That will not only create generational wealth for their own families–it will be foundational to supporting thriving Native communities and nations. I’m looking forward to expanding those opportunities and continuing to build practical, sustainable pathways to homeownership.”

Spider earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and holds a State of South Dakota Engineer in Training license. He is also an International Code Council Certified Residential Building Inspector and Certified Residential Energy/Plans Examiner. His career spans engineering, housing development, tribal governance, and regulatory inspection—experience he brings to the Coalition’s mission of strengthening Native communities through homeownership.