Opportunity Next: Where Capital Meets Impact — Register Now for OFN41!

August 7, 2025 – 

OFN41 will bring together 2,100+ community development finance practitioners and partners from across the country, October 20-23. Register now!

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This year’s conference theme — Opportunity Next — reflects the field’s momentum as we enter the “Third Wave” of community development finance: A future shaped by innovation, capital access, technology, talent, and community-led solutions. 

At a time when the nation demands bold responses to challenges like affordable housing, climate resilience, and small business support, CDFIs are answering the call. OFN41 will bring together more than 2,000 mission-driven lenders, funders, investors, and policymakers to explore what’s now — and what’s next — for our industry. 

Don’t miss this must-attend event for mission-driven lenders and partners! Register by September 5 to receive our early bird discount.

What to Expect at OFN41

Over four days of dynamic programming, OFN41 offers something for everyone — from new practitioners to tenured leaders: 

• Unveiling of OFN’s 2030 Strategic Plan, shaping the next phase of growth and innovation for the community development finance field 
• Three plenaries featuring visionary leaders across sectors 
• 100+ breakout sessions across 14 tracks, including expanded content on innovation, public policy and advocacy, technology, and impact measurement and management 
• Capitol Hill Day connecting CDFI advocates directly with policymakers 
• Training opportunities, including: 
  • Financial Planning Workshop 
  • Capitalization Crash Course 
  • CDFI 101 Orientation 
  • Policy Advocacy 101 (exclusive to Hill Day participants) 
• OFN Research Symposium and Native Gathering Day on October 20
• Launch of the Career Meets Purpose Hub, a new digital space for CDFI practitioners
• New Native CDFI Leadership Award, plus the annual Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award for Responsible Finance and more honors at our new CDFI Awards: An Evening of Celebration 
• 30+ networking sessions, immersive site visits, and an expo with mission-aligned service providers 
• Special track: “Innovating for the Future,” sponsored by MassMutual Foundation and Mastercard 
• Curated daily programming themes to help you engage more intentionally each day 
  • Tuesday, October 21: Community Building 
  • Wednesday, October 22: Reflection & Problem-Solving 
  • Thursday, October 23: Inspiration & Action 

Whether this is your first OFN Conference, your fifteenth or your 41st, OFN41 is the place where mission-driven finance leaders gather to spark ideas, deepen relationships, and mobilize for impact. 

Stay tuned for updates about the agenda, confirmed speakers, and more!

Get Ready for OFN41!

To help attendees deepen your knowledge of CDFIs before OFN41, this year we’re offering a pre-conference virtual foundational training series: 

• Aug 27: Climate Lending 101  
• Sept 10: Impact Measurement & Management 101 
• Sept 16: Small Business Lending 101
• Sept 24: Single-Family Housing Lending 101 
• Oct 1: CDFI Financial Statements 101  
• Oct 8: Evaluation 101 (Registration link to come!) 

Register Now!

• OFN41 is expected to sell out — secure your spot today and take advantage of discounted rates for OFN members, allies, and government employees. 
• Special hotel rates available — book early to ensure availability. 
• Limited scholarships available for first-time attendees employed by OFN members — apply by September 5.

Note:

• OFN only sends emails from the “ofn.org” domain — beware of third-party solicitations. 
• Hotel booking does not equal registration — you must register separately. 
• OFN41 is an in-person-only event. Plenary recordings will be available post-conference. 

New to the OFN Conference? Visit OFN’s website to learn more, including highlights and sessions from OFN40 in Los Angeles.

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