African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs

OFN40 was an incredible experience! Entering in the CDFI industry has been a fortuitous journey - one that has stretched my academic and professional expertise. The best part for me was getting to know members and connect with colleagues of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs. I was especially inspired by Kimberly R. Lyle, a rising leader and member of my Environment & Climate committee. Kudos to Alliance Members John Holdsclaw IV (jhiv) and Arlo Washington for being voted on OFN Board! Special thanks to the OFN Team for organizing an incredible event. From the plenary sessions, Climate track sessions, and screening of ‘The Barber of Little Rock’, Oscar nominated film. The energy imbedded in the community development financial industry is building momentum as we prepare for a once in a generation opportunity to execute the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Thanks African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs for hosting another great dinner at the #OFN40. The work of the Alliance continues to expand in its value to its members, stakeholders, and community. Congrats to Joyce of downtown LA on their one year anniversary. And Yes, Willie Hill : All Hills are good Hills.

Don't sleep on CDFIs, my guy! These are the folks who wake up out of bed in the morning passionate about making a difference and serving their communities with everything they've got. My advice: Reach out to one near you even if you don't know if you need funding. At the very least, most of them are willing to help you navigate to the next resources, even if those resources don't include a loan from them at the moment. CDFI stands for "Community Development Financial Institution"... meaning they literally EXIST for the purpose of community development. These are mission-based lenders who are committed to deploying capital and giving support, especially to those who have been historically excluded from the world of mainstream finance. Check out the full interview with Tate Hill as a part of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs #BlackMoneySeries: https://lnkd.in/eFMpHA-4 #BlackLiberation #CommunityDevelopment #Lending #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion

Hi Everyone! Just sharing some photos from Day 2 of the #OFN40 conference. I was able to meet even more influential people! This day I learned about the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs. Great work is happening! #OFN #CommunityDevelopment #LISC #LA

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m actually a huge nerd. If you didn’t know, look at my face when I got to meet to the one and only Andre M. Perry in person during #OFN40 🤩 This man’s work is so impactful, grateful to have had an opportunity to fangirl and let him know that how much we appreciate him! Thanks African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs for creating spaces and opportunities for things like this to happen 😀

🌟 Our annual Connect & Collab dinner was a success at the Opportunity Finance Network conference! We value every opportunity to connect with our members to celebrate community, collaboration, and progress. ❤️ A heartfelt thank you to Joyce Soul & Sea, a Black-owned restaurant in LA, for graciously having us—your warm hospitality made the evening of community and connection truly special! Congratulations to our members who got elected to serve on the OFN Board John Holdsclaw IV (jhiv), Arlo Washington! Together, we're shaping the future through partnership and shared vision. Let’s continue to make meaningful change happen!

Welcome to the Alliance Family, Michael Haynes! ⭐ As CEO of Hartford Community Loan Fund (HCLF), Michael oversees just and affordable financial services that benefit low-wealth communities. Through HCLF services, more jobs are created, new homeowners are financed, affordable housing units are rehabbed, and tax revenue is generated. We are excited to continue seeing the impact of your work! #CDFI #CommunityDevelopment

On September 19, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Announced $5 Billion in New Markets Tax Credits. 🎉Congratulations to the following members who received allocation awards: BBIF; Forward Community Investments; Hope Enterprise Corporation; Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC); Nonprofit Finance Fund; PIDC and Texas Mezzanine Fund. #NMTC #CommunityDevelopment

We are thrilled to introduce our new Donor Series. Our theme, The Power of Us, highlights the significance of our work and how we integrate our advocacy efforts to promote racial equity. To learn more about supporting our movement in advancing the racial wealth gap, visit https://shorturl.at/GpO7R.

🌟 In our 2023 Annual Impact Report: Rising Together - A Year of Growth and Collaboration, we celebrate Freedom Equity Inc. for their impactful work in improving access to capital for Black and minority-owned businesses in Central Ohio! Since 2021, FEI has disbursed nearly $1.3M in 2023 alone, creating or retaining 130+ jobs. Under the leadership of J. Averi Frost, FEI focuses on sustainable funding and empowering communities. Read more about it in our annual report here: https://lnkd.in/epCWveUD #CDFIs