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Closing out the year

By: Leila Faucette , 5 hours ago

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Hi everyone We operate on the calendar year and are working to close the books on 2020. We've gone from ultra-small to $2mm portfolio, hired a Comptroller, and transitioned to serving clients (mostly micro enterprises) completely on-line. All pretty ... read more
City of Asheville NC is looking for a partner to help ...

By: Julie Mahowald , yesterday

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Hi, I just explained how CDFIs could help cities bring more affordable housing to their area to someone at city of asheville. Is anyone working there and would like an intro? ------------------------------ Julie Mahowald Chief Financial Officer Housing ... read more
RE: Managing Escrow with TEA (The Exceptional Assi ...

By: A.J. Poulin , yesterday

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Hi Steve, Many (possibly most) loan servicing systems don't handle this. The Mortgage Office does, and is RESPA compliant. https://themortgageoffice.com/escrow-software-accounting.aspx ------------------------------ A.J. Poulin Applied Business ... read more

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CDFI Annual Certification and Data Collection Report (ACR): A Snapshot for Fiscal Year 2019

By: Elizabeth Specht , 18 days ago

This annual snapshot of data from Certified CDFIs as reported in their ACR provides evidence of how CDFIs are providing Financial Products and Development Services to distressed communities and underserved populations while maintaining safety and soundness. more

https://www.cdfifund.gov/Documents/ACR%20Public%20Report%20Final%2010292020%20508Compliant.pdf
2020 OFN Virtual Conference—Two Weeks to Register!

By: Elizabeth Specht , 2 months ago

We’re just two weeks away from the 2020 OFN Conference, coming to you virtually November 9–12. Don’t miss the amazing — and truly unprecedented — lineup of national and global leaders across the public and private sectors. They will share reflections ... more
OFN Conference Featured Speakers Announced

By: Elizabeth Specht , 3 months ago

Taking place just one week after the national election, the 2020 OFN Conference will cover topics critical to the future of community development finance: the post-election landscape, racial justice, and attracting new capital to our fight to broaden economic opportunity ... more

https://ofn.org/articles/ofn-conference-featured-speakers-announced

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Bluestone Life: Practical Activist Q&A Featuring Amir Kirkwood

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Joining OFN in early 2019 as chief lending and investment officer, Amir Kirkwood recently spoke with Bluestone Life , a Vermont-based life insurance company and certified B Corporation, about his work with CDFIs and what brought him to the field, the launch of the new Finance Justice Fund , his reflections on 2020, and more.
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OFN member Reinvestment Fund is among the 150 newly selected winners of Real Leaders 2021 “Top Impact Companies” from around the world. The Impact Awards is a global ranking of companies whose products or services address social or environmental challenges.
Six Grow with Google Small Business Loans, Google.org Grants Announced

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OFN is pleased to announce six CDFIs have received Grow with Google Small Business Fund loans and Google.org-funded grants in our most recent round of awards.
February 2 Clinton Foundation Event to Focus on 'Power of CDFIs' - Register Now

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Join President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation on Tuesday, February 2, at 11 am ET for a conversation on "The Power of CDFIs for Today's Inclusive Economic Recovery."

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