“I believe the only way to predict the future we want... is to create it,” said OFN's President & CEO Harold Pettigrew at #OFN41. Learn more about #OFN41 and read the recap: https://www.ofn.org/blog/ofn41-charting-opportunity-next/ #CDFIs #OpportunityNext #OFN41 #CommunityFinance
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has contributed $450,000 in grant support to OFN’s Financing Fund, bringing total support since 2022 to more than $1 million. Learn more: https://bwnews.pr/4nMkZ8i
When traditional financing said “no,” OFN member #CDFI, The Sunlight Loan Fund, said “yes.” The Girasol School in Dorado, PR opened its doors and created 46 new seats. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/puerto-rican-school-backed-by-cdfi-support-changes-lives-through-hands-on-education/
Every CDFI investment begins with people. The 2025 CDFI Loan Fund Compensation Survey Report provides salary, bonus, and total compensation benchmarks for 64 positions, spanning early-career roles to those of CEOs: https://www.ofn.org/product/cdfi-loan-fund-compensation-survey-2025/
In Greenville, SC, OFN member CDFI CommunityWorks has spent more than a decade investing in people, places, and possibilities. Learn why this #CDFI is a true community pillar: https://www.ofn.org/blog/investing-in-people-and-places-community-works/
#CDFIsInvest #OpportunityNext
In Girard, OH, veterans turned entrepreneurs are expanding healthcare access with support from a local #CDFI. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/ohio-veterans-expand-healthcare-access-in-their-community-with-cdfi-investment/
Treasury just released the FY25 CDFI Fund Supplemental Application NOFA — major updates CDFIs need to know. Learn what changed and what’s next: https://www.ofn.org/blog/cdfi-fund-opens-fy25-financial-assistance-supplemental-application-and-other-program-status-updates/
#CDFIs #CommunityFinance
From abandoned campus to hope and healing: The Crown Recovery Center in Springfield, KY has served 2,500+ individuals in recovery and created 300+ local jobs. https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/recovery-center-transforms-local-community-economy-and-lives/
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#CDFI #PublicPolicy #CommunityFinance
For 40+ years, #CDFIs have invested capital where it’s needed most. Now, we’re charting the future at #OFN41 — October 20–23 in Washington, D.C. Join 2,100+ leaders to explore Opportunity Next. 👉 https://t.co/MFSiDITPH8
A milestone for OFN’s CDFI Innovation Initiative: We’ve launched the Innovation Council + Capital Solutions Accelerator cohort. With the @MassMutual Foundation and @Mastercard, we’re creating the tools, replicable models, and solutions the industry needs for the future. https://bit.ly/46dKzg0
By incorporating energy efficiency into lending strategies, #CDFIs can deliver meaningful value to #smallbiz borrowers, helping them cut costs, build resilience, & thrive in a changing economic & environmental landscape: https://www.ofn.org/blog/helping-small-businesses-save-with-energy-efficiency/
Impact you can taste: Mokuwai Piko Poi supports Kau Kau 4 Keiki (220k+ summer meals) + The Food Basket—preserving tradition and creating jobs. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/cdfi-nourishes-hawaiis-future-with-funding-for-healthy-food-and-agriculture/
#CDFI #Hawaii #FoodSystems
Looking for the latest news, stories, and voices from OFN and the CDFI field? From policy updates to on-the-ground impact, our blog brings the ecosystem together. Read now: https://www.ofn.org/blog/
#CDFI #CommunityFinance #Impact #PublicPolicy
CDFIs are on the rise—filling financial gaps in underserved communities across America. Learn more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/empowering-communities-the-rise-of-cdfis-in-america/vi-AA1K6CMS
When banks said no, an OFN member CDFI said yes. Layered financing + mentorship → more local taro/poi, fewer imports, stronger culture. Story: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/cdfi-nourishes-hawaiis-future-with-funding-for-healthy-food-and-agriculture/
#CDFI #Hawaii #FoodSystems
Rural, urban, Native communities — CDFIs are there. OFN’s Impact Report captures a pivotal two years of growth, investment & opportunity. Explore: https://www.ofn.org/impact/ #CommunityFinance #ImpactReport
#SmallBiz = strong communities. Solid Steel Solutions is keeping KY strong by creating jobs & diversifying its work beyond coal, with support from OFN member #CDFI Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/steel-company-forgest-growth-in-rural-kentucky-with-cdfi-support/
Plenaries. Breakouts. Training. Advocacy. Impact tours. #OFN41 has it all — and more. Be part of the nation’s leading CDFI conference in Washington, D.C. this October 20–23. https://www.ofnconference.org/event/2025/home
CDFIs = opportunity. Our 2023–2024 Impact Report shows how we’re mobilizing capital, advancing policy, and supporting 475+ members nationwide. 👉 https://www.ofn.org/impact/ #Impact #CDFIs
In recent years, certified #CDFIs had $25B in small business & microloans with less than 1% net charge-offs. Proven lenders. Powerful impact. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/
Missy Carter’s journey: secretary to CEO to national award-winner. Her leadership at Solid Steel Solutions proves the power of rural entrepreneurship. #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #CDFIs @SBAgov https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/steel-company-forgest-growth-in-rural-kentucky-with-cdfi-support/
From small businesses to housing, healthcare to infrastructure, CDFIs are trusted partners to policymakers in tackling inequity & poverty. https://www.ofn.org/partnering-with-the-public-sector/ #CommunityFinance #CDFIs
During the pandemic, CDFIs outperformed larger lenders in reaching the counties backbone aka small businesses. Because we’ve always been where mainstream finance won’t go. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/ #CommunityFinance #CDFIs
ProsperUs Detroit (an OFN member CDFI) meets entrepreneurs where they are with flexible microlending and one-on-one support. CEO Paul Jones shares how this model works: https://www.ofn.org/blog/meeting-entrepreneurs-where-they-are-prosperus-detroits-community-first-microlending/
#SmallBiz
For 40 years, #CDFIs have fueled growth in rural, urban & Native communities. What’s next? Find out at #OFN41. Washington, D.C. | October 20–23 https://www.ofnconference.org/event/2025/home
For 30+ years, #CDFIs have proven what’s possible when capital meets community. Read OFN’s 2023–2024 Impact Report: https://www.ofn.org/impact/
CDFIs = proven public-private partners. We bring capital + collaboration to communities mainstream finance leaves behind. https://www.ofn.org/partnering-with-the-public-sector/ #CommunityFinance #CDFIs
CDFIs = more than financing. An OFN member CDFI provided training, technical support, and funding to help Solid Steel Solutions grow into a 20,000 sq. ft. facility with 14 employees. #ImpactInvesting https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/steel-company-forgest-growth-in-rural-kentucky-with-cdfi-support/
Minnesota Ice is a large sculpture-grade ice maker. The Baileys are wood artists in Duluth. Different industries, same story: small businesses thriving with #CDFI support. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/
