Fund Community Institute

Fund CI is completing a series of research projects related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)’s funding opportunities, how CDFI’s respond and the impacts generated through GGRF related programs. Today, we are launching the first component of our research, a survey to better understand the CDFI’s positioning: https://lnkd.in/g5M_ApkY   We encourage all CDFIs to take the survey and for all Fund CI followers to share with their networks.

It's another sunny day in LA and another great day to be a part of the #ofn40 conference. We're here through this afternoon and looking to connect!

It's an amazing day to be a CDFI researcher! We are so pleased to join the first CDFI Research Symposium at the Opportunity Finance Network conference. What an energizing opportunity to talk to and learn from other CDFI researchers.

Our next tech provider profile features Craftsman Technology Group based on an enlightening conversation with Lily Leavitt. See the full profile to learn more about Craftsman Technology Group, a technology services firm with a mission to help nonprofit organizations grow and thrive. https://lnkd.in/ggZF8qfC

We are continuing our technology providers profile today with Downhome Solutions. Thanks to Erik Wogstad for sharing his insights on the CDFI industry's current technology needs and sharing more about Downhome Solutions solutions. Read the full profile here https://lnkd.in/gnAjdxYK

It's nearly time for the Opportunity Finance Network annual conference! We've been planning out our agendas for the event and hope you save time on yours to come say hello at our booth!

Following the recent New Market Tax Credits allocation announcements, Fund CI took a deep dive into the three most recent funding rounds to identify trends in the program's distribution by geography and allocatee. Read the full report here https://lnkd.in/guDxB_DP

We’re excited to announce that registration for our 2024 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit is open. This virtual event will take place on November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT. In honor of this year’s theme, Data in Action, we have a dynamic lineup of speakers who’ll share insights on pairing Indigenous data with economic progress. To view the agenda and register, visit the Data Summit page at https://bit.ly/3Bk4Svj. #IndigenousData #DataSovereignty #IndianCountry

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Today we feature Ventures Lending Technologies, which creates solutions that make lending easier, including Ventures a loan processing and portfolio management tool. Ventures Lending Technologies has been serving the lending community since 2004 and Fund CI appreciated learning from Tiffany Cosmano and Julie May Middleton about their current products and how they see the CDFI industry’s approach to technology evolving. Read more here https://lnkd.in/gcupJKWy