2021 OFN Conference Recap

From October 19–21, 2,500 CDFI industry stakeholders from across the country joined together virtually to discuss the work to #FinanceJustice and #FinanceChange in our communities.

Coming Together to Finance Justice and Change

The conference featured three days of inspiring speakers, 30+ engaging breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more.

Building a More Equitable and Inclusive Economy

Leaders from the public and private sectors emphasized the importance of ensuring a more just economic recovery and equitable future for all.

Finance Justice. Finance Change.

Access plenary session recordings and other content below.

Thank you to all those who joined the live event! As OFN President and CEO Lisa Mensah shared in her opening remarks, “Change is hard; it is all encompassing and requires all of us. CDFIs are allies with others in the fight for an America that fulfills its promise of equality and freedom for all.”

Investing in Justice: What Have We Learned, Where Do We Go from Here

Building a More Equitable and Inclusive Economy

Promoting Greater Opportunity and Equity in Rural America

A Conversation with CDFI Champion Mark Warner (D-VA), U.S. Senate

2020 Native CDFI Catalyst Awardee Cook Inlet Lending Center

What’s Next for CDFIs and the SBA? – Part 1

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Photos

Enjoy a day-by-day look at the people who make our industry wonderful and conference successful. See yourself? Tag yourself!

Day 1 – October 19

Day 2 – October 20

Day 3 – October 21

Session Resources

Breakout session presentation materials are available for free on CDFI Connect.*

*See the “2021 OFN Conference” category in the left-hand menu and select “+” to expand the folder and access breakout session materials per conference day.

Resources