Join Mission-Driven Lenders and Partners in Los Angeles at OFN’s 40th Annual Conference!

OFN40 will bring together 2,500 community development finance practitioners and partners from across the country, October 21-24.

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The 2024 OFN Conference has sold out as of 9/17/24. There is a limited waitlist. We’ll make plenary session recordings and other select content available on-demand for free after the conference. Learn more on the event registration site.

Nearly 40 years ago, 65 dedicated individuals gathered in Waltham, Massachusetts, for the inaugural OFN conference. This gathering ignited a movement for economic justice that laid the foundation for the CDFI industry. 

This year, from October 21-24, thousands of CDFI practitioners, funders, investors, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders will gather for OFN40 — the 40th annual OFN Conference. 

This milestone comes during a transformative year for OFN, our members, the CDFI industry, and the communities we serve. CDFIs are receiving a historic, once-in-a-generation influx of federal, climate-focused capital. 

The theme for this year, Made by History. Made for this Moment, was informed by our network and woven throughout the conference agenda. This theme aims to explore the industry’s major milestones, biggest opportunities, and most pressing concerns. We will celebrate our industry’s past and leverage our history to seize our current moment together. Now is the time to invest and prepare for growth and scale. 

Join us in Los Angeles to celebrate our industry’s past, reflect on four decades of growth, change, and impact, and prepare for the future! 

OFN40: A Landmark Gathering

Join us for four days of plenaries, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more, as the industry comes together to celebrate 40 years of investing in people and places overlooked by mainstream finance. We’ll explore current opportunities and challenges and look ahead to the future of an industry driven by the fight for economic, racial, and climate justice. 

• Five Plenaries: Featuring distinguished leaders from the public and private sectors, including a screening of the Oscar-nominated The Barber of Little Rock, featuring OFN member People Trust. 

• 40th Anniversary Programming: Celebrate the 40th OFN Conference anniversary on October 21 with dedicated programming and reception. Come visit our immersive and interactive exhibitions in the conference public spaces. 

• Breakout Sessions: Over 90 sessions across 15 tracks, including a special 40th anniversary track, informed by a record-breaking 270 proposals! 

• Curated Networking Sessions: More than 20 sessions tailored by role and geography. 

• CDFIs in Action Tours: Nine tours around L.A. showcasing CDFI impact on the ground. 

• Deepen your Learning: Arrive early to take advantage of four training opportunities to build your skills on topics ranging from CDFI 101 to Financial Management.

• Expo: Visit the numerous exhibitors offering products and services to help CDFIs create even deeper impact.  

What’s New at OFN40

To accommodate the growing number of conference attendees, we are shifting to a new agenda structure and introducing exciting additions to this year’s program. Here’s what’s changed and new: 

• Programming on Monday, October 21: The conference will kick off on the evening of October 21 with special 40th anniversary programming that includes new awards to recognize leaders and organizations within our network. 

• Plenaries: All plenaries will now take place in the morning or evening, instead of over lunch. 

• Lunches: Lunches will be served buffet-style throughout the event venue, providing more networking opportunities

• CDFI Research Symposium: A new symposium will take place on Monday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• And More! 

Considering Attending for the First Time?

Are you a first-time attendee? Take advantage of our event scholarship opportunities! These limited scholarships are available on a rolling basis until September 6. 

Learn more about scholarships and discover which sessions to attend as a new or recent CDFI practitioner. 

Register Now!

We expect both the conference to sell out quickly. OFN’s room block at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live has already sold out. Please see our Know Before You Go page for more details, including additional hotel options.

Please note:

• OFN is not affiliated with individuals or entities who directly solicit your registration or claim to assist with hotel booking. OFN only sends emails that have an “ofn.org” email domain, and we never engage outside groups to sell conference attendance.
• Booking your hotel room does not guarantee registration. You must register separately.
• The conference is in-person only. Plenary session recordings will be available after the event.

New to the OFN Conference? Visit OFN’s website to learn more, including highlights and sessions from our 2023 conference in Washington, D.C.

Spread the Word

Promote OFN40 with our comprehensive toolkit! You’ll find marketing copy and graphics to share your participation and help spread the word about this must-attend event.

Use the sample copy and graphics below or share OFN’s social media posts. Feel free to mix and match the messages to best suit your needs. 

As conference details evolve, we will update the messages and resources!

Download this zip file with graphics to use in your social media posts and other communications

Things to Note

• Simply copying and pasting posts will not tag OFN in social media posts. Please manually tag using our platform handles.  
• As Facebook and LinkedIn require manual tag entry, you will need to type in @ofn.org and @Opporunity Finance Network, respectively, in order to tag OFN in your post.  

OFN Handles to Tag 

• Twitter: @OppFinance  
• Facebook: @ofn.org  
• LinkedIn: @Opportunity Finance Network  
• Instagram: @oppfinance  

Suggested Copy 

• For Attendees: Don’t miss OFN’s 40th annual conference in Los Angeles! This year’s #OFN40 celebrates pivotal milestones with over 90 breakout sessions, special 40^th anniversary programming, and more. Want to join us? I can’t wait to be part of the fight for economic, racial, and climate justice! www.ofnconference.org 
  
  #CDFIs #CommunityDevelopment 

• For Sponsors: We’re honored to sponsor OFN’s 40th annual conference, #OFN40, in Los Angeles! This milestone event marks 40 years of progress in the CDFI industry. Take part in over 90 breakout sessions, special programming, and networking opportunities rooted in economic, racial, and climate justice. www.ofnconference.org  
  
  #CDFI #SocialImpact #EconomicJustice 

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