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$150 Million in Catalytic Capital to Help Address Critical Social Challenges

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today launched the Catalytic Capital Consortium, dedicating $150 million to help address financing gaps…

March 12, 2019

News

Nonprofit Partnership Invests $8 Million in Affordable Housing in Central Florida

Established through a partnership between OFN members Florida Community Loan Fund and New Jersey Community Capital, as well as Central Florida Foundation,…

March 5, 2019

News

Impact Investments Bring Affordable Renewable Energy to Maine Towns

OFN member Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) recently partnered with conservation organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to help finance the installation of a…

March 5, 2019

News

Lisa Mensah Speaks on #MeToo Panel at Global Alliance for Banking on Values Summit

On February 19 and 20, OFN CEO and President Lisa Mensah and EVP of Membership Seth Julyan joined OFN members, allies, and…

March 4, 2019

News

House Appropriations Subcommittee Holds First Hearing Ever on the CDFI Fund

On February 26, four CDFI leaders from around the United States met at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., to…

March 1, 2019

News

Wells Fargo Announces $18.5 Million in Grants to Nine OFN Members

On February 27, the Wells Fargo Works for Small Business: Diverse Community Capital program announced the nine recipients of its latest $18.5…

February 28, 2019

News

OFN Board Member Marla Bilonick Testifies at House Small Business Committee Hearing

On February 7, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held a hearing to examine the challenges…

February 22, 2019

Events, News

OFN Promotes Rural Investment at HOPE Forum in Mississippi

On February 12, OFN President and CEO Lisa Mensah traveled to Mississippi Valley State University with OFN’s EVP of Knowledge Sharing, Donna…

February 21, 2019

News

What We’re Watching: HOPE Enterprise Corporation on Today

“Access to safe and affordable financial services is vital, especially among families with limited wealth‑‑whether they are looking to invest in education,…

February 19, 2019