2018 OFN Conference — CDFIs: Agents of Change

The 2018 OFN Conference brought more than 1,400 CDFI practitioners, funders, investors, students, and more to Chicago for two and a half days of intensive learning and networking.

2018 OFN Conference — CDFIs: Agents of Change

Together, across more than 90 sessions, we examined our past and looked forward for new ways to address the challenges facing our communities and transform them into opportunities.

Recap Content

Experience the 2018 OFN Conference through a collection of videos, and photographs capturing sessions, tours, and gatherings.

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Videos

2018 OFN Conference, Day 1: Ricky Dillard & New G

Opening: Ricky Dillard & New G

Dan Letendre, Managing director at Bank of America speaking at the opening plenary

Remarks From Senator Dick Durbin, State of Illinois

Welcome Remarks From Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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

Remarks From John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Platinum Sponsor

Sister Corine Florek on the 2018 OFN conference opening plenary

Opening Plenary: Change Agents

Remarks From Bank of America, Lead Sponsor

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

Keynote Address: This is Our Time

Native CDFI Awardee during the 2018 OFN Conference

2018 Native CDFI Awards Ceremony

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

Justice Grant Award: Lucha

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

Keynote: John W. Rogers, Jr. of Ariel Investments with Lisa Mensah of Opportunity Finance Network

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

2018 Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award for Responsible Finance

Photos

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Pre-Conference Day
October 8

Day 1
October 9

Day 2 and 3
October 10-11

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