A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the awardees of our Native CDFI Capital Access Convening’s Native Awards Celebration! Sue Trnka, White Earth Investment Initiative, Melissa Curley, Akiptan, Inc, and Janice St. Germaine, Wisconsin Native Loan Fund each received the Industry Achiever Award for their dedication and exceptional work in the Native communities they serve. Our new Wičhбhpi (Star) Award was presented to Lakota Vogel, Four Bands Community Fund Inc for her unwavering allegiance to the Native CDFI industry.
Are you wanting to learn more about the Collective Abundance Fund? 👀
Watch our Program Overview Webinar that features our Collective Abundance Fund Program Officers Star Means, Francis McKay, and Sharon Pazi Zea. They discuss what to expect in applying for the 2024 Collective Abundance.
The grant is intended to reduce the wealth gap by supporting individuals and families and providing an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to work toward their dreams and build a better life. The fund supports a one year plan for achieving wealth-building goals for homeownership, household stability, education, skill building, financial planning, business development, food security, and/or food security.
🚨Important Deadlines 🚨
• Registration: Wednesday 4/17 at 3PM CT
• Application: Wednesday 4/24 at 5PM CT
➕ Friendly Information and Reminders ➕
• It’s a TWO step process of pre-registering and applying.
• Provide yourself with enough time to receive confirmation email after pre-registration (2-3 business days) and to thoughtfully work through the application.
• Be aware of scammers on social media and email. NDN Collective will NOT directly message you on social media! Double check emails before messaging. If you are unsure, please contact our grants team at grantsinfo@ndncollective.org
• If anyone reaches out to you requesting money, personal information, updates on application status, or indicating they are your Navigator, please report them by notifying our grants team asap at grantsinfo@ndncollective.org
📺 To learn more, watch our Program Overview Webinar: ndnco.cc/colabwebinar1 👈
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your applications!
#CollectiveAbundanceFund#NDNCollective
Have questions about the Navigator Support for Collective Abundance Fund? 💻📝🤝
Watch our Navigator Support Webinar that features our Collective Abundance Fund Program Officers Star Means, Francis McKay, and Sharon Pazi Zea.
The Collective Abundance Fund is intended to reduce the wealth gap by supporting individuals and families and providing an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to work toward their dreams and build a better life. The fund supports a one year plan for achieving wealth-building goals for homeownership, household stability, education, skill building, financial planning, business development, food security, and/or food security.
🚨Important Deadlines 🚨
• Registration: Wednesday 4/17 at 3PM CT
• Application: Wednesday 4/24 at 5PM CT
➕ Friendly Information and Reminders ➕
• It’s a TWO step process of registering and applying.
• Provide yourself with enough time to receive confirmation email after registration (2-3 business days) and to thoughtfully work through the application.
• Be aware of scammers on social media and email. NDN Collective will NOT directly message you on social media! Double check emails before messaging. If you are unsure, please contact our grants team at grantsinfo@ndncollective.org
• If anyone reaches out to you requesting money, personal information, updates on application status, or indicating they are your Navigator, please report them by notifying our grants team asap at grantsinfo@ndncollective.org
📺 To learn more, watch our Navigator Support Webinar: ndnco.cc/colabwebinar3 👈
✍️ To apply, visit: ndnco.cc/colab
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your applications!
#CollectiveAbundanceFund#NDNCollective
Did you know that 70% of our bondholders have purchased a Series A bond? We wanted to ensure that our community bond campaign would be accessible to all types of investors, which is why investments start as low as $500 for our Series A bond. Hear from one of our supporters, Asiya, on why they purchased a Kensington Community Bond:
“I was attracted to the Kensington Community Bonds because I wanted to grow my money in a way that aligned with my values in working towards a more sustainable, affordable, and community-driven city. As someone studying human geography at UofT, I loved applying what I learned in the classroom about community land trusts in practice.
Investing in a community bond would benefit the investor and the community. It's a win-win situation where everyone benefits from the cause, like a symbiotic relationship. It's a low-risk investment, so that eases my mind as well.”
Help us reach our next target of raising $500K! Visit https://lnkd.in/gSWAEZnu to purchase a bond and share this post with your network.
Passing down the family farm can be troubling, as discussed here by Legacy Farmland Fund founder, Eric Mueller. The Legacy Farmland Fund is here to make continuing your legacy easier for you and your family. By contributing your farm to the Fund, you create a succession plan and avoid familial dissention that comes when there is no plan in place. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gSkAqfzF
Sharing this event. I have been associated as a consultant with PathLight Law in my efforts to incubate consumer cooperatives.
The subject matter of the webinar is very timely. I have been tinkering with a variation on the Diversified Community Investment Fund chassis as described in the National Coalition of Community Capital's DCIF page (see link). My variation should be applicable to any type of Community Investment Fund.
https://lnkd.in/gPHDiWaU
My concept emphasizes the consumer and it incorporates financial incentives that would encourage broad based "consumers initiated" efforts. Also, my variation seeks to catalyze "alternatives" resulting in "community affluence development" as opposed to community economic development (I would be happy to chat about the distinction). Arranging the quoted terms in a particular order results in:
C - Consumer
I - Initiated
C - Community
A - Affluence
D - Development
A - Alternatives
So, my variation is referred to as a CICADA Community Investment Fund. The rollout of the first versions are getting underway and they focus geographically on school districts in Ohio and Florida as "catchment areas."
If "Community Affluence" is of a concern, then let's connect. And, of course, I would recommend connecting with the professionals at PathLight Law for any impact enterprise capital formation needs that might arise.
PathLight Law
Join us for an insightful webinar on May 15 at 10am PT/1pm ET where we'll be discussing the dynamic world of community investment funds! This free, online event serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and building community investment funds.
During the webinar, we’ll explore the legal landscape surrounding community investment funds and offer key insights into compliance strategies under the Investment Company Act. Our panel of leaders representing Black Farmer Fund, CoPeace, Local Return and National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) will share their experiences building successful community investment funds. Register by May 10, 2024. ow.ly/BJ6H50Ru6Rh
A trust fund is a special kind of estate planning which enables one to grant their wealth to another person who can be their spouse, children, grandchildren or anyone they nominate. "The basics Of A Trust Fund You Should Know About" https://bit.ly/3vMarKw
🔑 Planning for the Future: Estate Planning Essentials #FinancialSecurity
Estate planning isn't just about wills—it's about ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for. At The Good Shepherd Fund, we help you navigate the complexities of estate planning with compassion and expertise. Learn more about the key elements of #estateplanning in our latest blog post.
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