Craftsman Technology Group

Our team closed out the 40th Annual Opportunity Finance Network Conference yesterday! Thank you to OFN for another inspiring, motivating, + well-organized conference. The conference theme felt particularly resonant, surrounded by the incredible CDFI community: Made by History. Made for this Moment. #OFN40 #CommunityDevelopment #CDFI #SocialImpact #EconomicJustice #SalesforcePartner

The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (#GGRF) is an unprecedented investment encompassing the need to understand financing solutions, program management, and environmental impacts. As we prepared to connect with the #CDFI community at #OFN40, we gathered our current guidance on the GGRF data model, reporting requirements, and potential technology solutions in this white paper: https://lnkd.in/gdFba6Dj

The second day of #OFN40 is in the books! We hosted our first demo hour, attended the CDFI Women’s Network breakfast, and had wonderful conversations at our booth. If you are attending the Opportunity Finance Network Network Conference, come see us at our booth or during our demo tomorrow at 8 AM.

Our team has landed in LA for the Opportunity Finance Network Conference! Visit us at our booth and lounge space in the Gold Ballroom. #OFN40

Next week is the 40th annual Opportunity Finance Network Conference, held this year in Los Angeles on October 21-24. If you are attending the conference, visit our booth in the Gold Ballroom and join us for our session titled Enterprise CRM: How to Leverage Salesforce + Business Intelligence for Impact! We are hosting this session twice in Atrium I: Tuesday, October 22 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM PT Wednesday, October 23 from 8 - 9 AM PT This demonstration will explore the services behind our CDFI Accelerator, the flexibility to accommodate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund compliance and reporting needs, and business intelligence tools to increase your impact. Not attending OFN? Reach out to schedule a virtual demo with our team here: https://lnkd.in/gDS4tSax #SalesforcePartner #OFN40 #CommunityDevelopment #CDFI #SocialImpact #EconomicJustice

If you are attending the Opportunity Finance Network conference, join us for one of our sessions on Enterprise CRM for CDFIs! #SalesforcePartner #OFN40 #CommunityDevelopment #CDFI #SocialImpact #EconomicJustice

Meet Nick Hyland, Team Lead and employee-owner at Craftsman Technology Group. He joined our team in 2022 as the first Data Analyst at CTG and was promoted to his current role earlier this year! Nick has always been drawn to data, technology, and “translating geek speak” into tangible outcomes. He leads efforts around business intelligence, data management, and advanced technical support, all while maintaining the highest standard for data security for our clients. “Many organizations already have data that illustrates their impact but don’t always have the solutions to see it clearly and use it effectively. I examine which pieces of data are most important, configure solutions to store and report on that data, and enable staff at all levels to deliver meaningful insights using those systems.” In his personal life, Nick is an avid hiker, traveler, and Formula 1 racing fan. He has been scaling 4,000+ foot mountain peaks in New Hampshire and recently traveled to Italy to catch an F1 race in person. Nick is a certified Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Consultant, Salesforce Administrator, Tableau Consultant, Azure Data Engineer Associate, and Power BI Data Analyst Associate. We are grateful to have Nick as part of our #team! #Salesforce #Tableau #PowerBI #Azure

We congratulate all of the awardees of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) New Market Tax Credits! In total, $5 billion was awarded this year, including more than $300 million in funding to our clients: Capital Impact Partners, Forward Community Investments, Housing Partnership Network, Michigan Community Capital, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and PIDC. This federal tax credit helps fill project financing gaps by enabling investors to make more significant investments than would otherwise be possible. Communities benefit from the jobs associated with investments and greater access to housing and public facilities. We are honored to work with these organizations and other CDFIs making a significant impact in their communities locally, regionally, and nationwide. Full information + list of grantees: https://lnkd.in/gwwgHKSM Photo Credit: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)

This week, we submitted an official public comment to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sharing our feedback on their Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Accomplishment Reporting. The GGRF is a significant milestone in the effort to address the climate crisis. We at Craftsman Technology Group are excited about the opportunities it presents to mission-oriented climate financers, as well as its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Official Public Comment EPA/GGRF (EPA-HQ-OA-2023-0393): https://lnkd.in/gcaZqAzb #CleanEnergy #ClimateFinance #Sustainability

Join us in welcoming Char Lee to our team! Char Lee joins Craftsman Technology Group as a Project Manager on the Professional Services team and is based in Chicago, Illinois. She is highly skilled in project and program management across multiple industries, with a focus on innovation and integrity in her work.