Past Initiatives
Other Initiatives
- Building the Capacity of CDFIs in Georgia
Offered technical assistance with capital and operating grants for CDFIs working in rural communities in Georgia. - CDFI Small Business Growth Collaborative
Provided peer learning opportunities, knowledge, and resources to build the CDFI small business lending field. - CDFIs V2.0: The Vision of a New Generation
Convened a diverse group of young leaders to discuss strategic challenges of talent development in an effort to define a vision for the next CDFI era. - Citi Leadership Program for Opportunity Finance
Talent development program designed to help build strong, diverse CDFI leadership. - COVID-19 CDFI Grant Program
Focused on providing crucial flexible funds to the smaller CDFIs in OFN’s membership. - Expanding CDFI Coverage in Underserved Areas
Sought to help certified and emerging CDFIs expand their reach. - Financing Community Health Centers
Helped CDFIs develop skills to finance community health centers in medically underserved markets. - Higher Education and CDFIs
Encouraged colleges and universities to explore innovative investments in their communities. - Performance Counts
Collaborative effort to develop CDFI industry standards and best practices around financial statements and financial management. - Small Business Leader Award
Created to reward excellence, build broad-based recognition, and create momentum among CDFIs. - Small CDFI Unrestricted Grant Program
Focused on providing crucial flexible funds to the smaller CDFIs in OFN’s membership during COVID-19. - Strengthening Small & Emerging CDFIs
Designed to build the capacity of small and emerging CDFIs that serve extremely poor areas. - Teaming Up Atlanta
Brought together CDFIs based in or serving the Atlanta area to improve the quality of life in the city.