The 2017 OFN Conference saw a record-shattering 1,450 CDFI practitioners, funders, investors, students, and more come together for two days of learning and networking in Washington, D.C.
2017 OFN conference attendees during a breakout session
2017 OFN Conference — CDFIs Invest
Together, we learned how CDFIs invest in communities, innovation, and our nation's future. We left energized and committed to aligning capital with social, economic, and political justice.
Recap Content
Experience the 2017 OFN Conference through a collection of videos and photographs capturing sessions, tours, and gatherings.
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Videos
Opening: Howard University Gospel Choir
Remarks from Bank of America, Lead Sponsor
Remarks From Senator Jeff Merkley (OR)
Remarks From Representative Tom Graves (GA-14)
Opening Plenary: Closing the Gap in Communities Left Behind
Remarks from Chair of the Board of Governors Federal Reserve Bank Janet Yellen
Keynote Address: Walking Together
2017 Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award for Responsible Finance
2017 Native CDFI Awards Ceremony
Remarks from CDFI Fund Director, Annie Donovan
Justice Grant Award: Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB)
Closing Plenary: CDFIs—How Far We’ve Come, How Far Can We Go?
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Photos
Enjoy a day-by-day look at the people who make our industry and conference so impactful. See yourself? Tag yourself on Facebook!
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Thanks to Our 2017 Sponsors
We couldn’t be more thankful to all our sponsors who helped us make the 2018 OFN Conference a reality.
Lead
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
BB&T / Federal Home Loan Bank System / SunTrust Bank / Surdna Foundation
Opportunity Leader
Fifth Third Bank / HSBC Bank USA, N.A. / ImpactUs Marketplace / Morgan Stanley / NeighborWorks America / Northern Trust / PNC Bank, NA / Sam’s Club / TD Bank
Opportunity Partner
Amalgamated Bank / Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP / Bank of the West / Capital Plus Financial / Charles Schwab Bank / Cinnaire / CohnReznick, LLP / Deutsche Bank / Fannie Mae / Ohio Capital Finance Corporation / RSM US LLP / S&P Global Ratings
CO-HOSTS
Building Hope / Capital Impact Partners / City First Enterprises / Enterprise Community Loan Fund / Housing Assistance Council / Housing Partnership Fund / Latino Economic Development Corporation / Local Initiatives Support Corporation / Low Income Investment Fund / National Housing Trust Community Development Fund / NeighborWorks Capital / Partners for the Common Good / Self-Help
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