$3.5 Billion in New Markets Tax Credit Allocations Awarded
On May 23, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) allocated $3.5 billion in New Market Tax Credits to 73 community development…
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OFN CEO Lisa Mensah Lauds Rural CDFIs in National Publication
The Daily Yonder, a publication focused on rural issues, featured an article by OFN President and CEO Lisa Mensah this week underscoring the valuable role CDFIs play in…
NCIFund Strengthens Community Development Work in Appalachia and the Southeast with OFN Financing
With the support of recent financing from OFN, CDFI Natural Capital Investment Fund (NCIFund) is continuing to strengthen its community development work…
OFN Members Partner with CNote to Launch Business Loan Fund for Women
On March 20, fintech startup CNote announced the launch of its new Wisdom Fund impact investing initiative in partnership with OFN members…
CDFIs Launch $5 Million Kensington Lending Partnership in Philadelphia
On March 25, I had the pleasure of joining OFN senior vice president of development Amanda Joseph and a diverse range of…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…