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2017 OFN Conference — CDFIs Invest

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

The 2017 OFN Conference kicked off on a with an uplifting performance by the Howard University Gospel Choir.

Opening: Howard University Gospel Choir

Senator Jeff Merkley speaking at the 2017 OFN Conference kick off

Remarks from Bank of America, Lead Sponsor

Senator Jeff Merkley speaking at the 2017 OFN Conference kick off

Remarks From Senator Jeff Merkley (OR)

Representative Tom Graves (GA-14) Speaking at the 2017 OFN Conference

Remarks From Representative Tom Graves (GA-14)

Julia Stasch, President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, addresses the 2018 OFN Conference audience

Opening Plenary: Closing the Gap in Communities Left Behind

Janet Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors Federal Reserve Bank, speaking at the 2017 OFN conference

Remarks from Chair of the Board of Governors Federal Reserve Bank Janet Yellen

OFN President and CEO Lisa Mensah proclaimed that NOW is the time for CDFIs.

Keynote Address: Walking Together

Native CDFI Awardee during the 2018 OFN Conference

2017 Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award for Responsible Finance

Juan Carlos Linares, Executive Director of Lucha received the Justice Award during the 2018 OFN Conference

2017 Native CDFI Awards Ceremony

CDFI Fund Director, Annie Donovan, speaking at 2018 OFN conference audience

Remarks from CDFI Fund Director, Annie Donovan

OFN President and CEO Lisa Mensah discussing with Ariel Investors John Rogers at the 2018 OFN conference plenary

Justice Grant Award: Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB)

2018 Ned Gramlich awardee Nancy Andrews (middle) posing at the 2018 OFN Conference,

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.
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2017 Pre-conf day

Pre-Conference Day
September 26

Attendees during 2017 OFN Conference kick off

Day 1
September 27

Three OFN Conference attendees learning and networking

Day 2
September 28

Conference attendees enjoyed the first ever OFN Conference photo booth at the CDFIs Invest Reception Sponsored by Bank of America

First Ever OFN Conference Photo Booth

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