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OFN announced at #SBFF a call for participants in the CDFI Innovation Initiative, a program to proactively design the future of community development finance. From sharing an idea to joining an industry leading council – learn how you can get involved: ofn.org/current-initia…

#Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone, it’s a reminder that freedom must be paired with opportunity. OFN and our members like BBIF step in to fill financing gaps, helping entrepreneurs grow jobs and community wealth in East Tampa. ofn.org/impact-stories…

"We know the opportunities and the challenges ahead requires us to think bigger, to act bolder." #ICYMI OFN's Harold Pettigrew spoke alongside the MassMutual Foundation and Diffusion Venture Studio at #SIS25 on how partnerships drive impact. Watch the full panel: bit.ly/45wnJAs

CDFIs have originated $124B+ in financing—supporting 1M+ businesses. Behind each one is a story like John Bancroft’s. See how capital creates opportunity: ofn.org/impact-stories… #OpportunityFinance #SmallBusiness

OFN’s Board met with 18 Capitol Hill offices to push for strong #CDFIFund appropriations & vital tax credits like #NMTC & #LIHTC. Advocacy works — and we need everyone involved. Learn more: ofn.org/blog/ofn-board… #TaxPolicy #CDFIFund #FinanceEquity #AdvocacyMatters

We can’t afford to stand still. OFN is launching the CDFI Innovation Initiative to reimagine capital, products, tech, and data for communities nationwide. This is our moment to lead. ofn.org/blog/opportuni… #CommunityFinance #SocialImpact #CDFIs

Maria Rumlin turned her passion for food into a thriving business. When banks said no, CDFI BBIF said yes. M&R Café now serves East Tampa with Southern-style dishes & new jobs. Real stories behind #CDFIs: ofn.org/impact-stories… #SmallBusiness #SecondChances

Big thanks to our bipartisan allies in Congress who support #CDFIs. This May, OFN Board members hit the Hill to champion funding & tax policy for communities that need it most. Speak out now. ofn.org/blog/ofn-board… #TaxPolicy #CDFIFund #AdvocacyMatters

The CDFI Innovation Initiative supports a more resilient, scalable, and adaptive future of community development finance. Submit an idea, join our CDFI Capital Solutions Accelerator, or serve on our Innovation Council. Submissions due by July 8: ofn.org/current-initia…

Chef Maria Rumlin’s journey: from incarceration to inspiration. With help from #CDFI @BBIFFlorida, she expanded her café, hired 6 new staff & became a neighborhood staple. CDFIs change lives. ofn.org/impact-stories… #SmallBusiness #SecondChances

OFN was awarded a grant from RWJF to help us respond rapidly to the opportunities and challenges before the community development finance industry. Thank you for your support in our mission of creating opportunity for all!

☎️ “Community investing continues to be a priority for a lot of lawmakers, and it continues to have bipartisan support,” said Opportunity Finance Network’s Dafina Williams on this week's Agents of Impact all. Watch it or read the recap. hubs.li/Q03v0F4S0

“The status quo is not safe.” OFN's CEO Harold Pettigrew says it’s time for bold transformation in the CDFI industry. Innovation isn’t an option—it’s a responsibility. 📖 Read his vision for what comes next: ofn.org/blog/opportuni… #CommunityFinance #SocialImpact #CDFIs

OFN’s 12th Annual Small Business Finance Forum brought over 170 #CDFIs and 100+ subject matter experts together in Austin, TX to celebrate innovation, policy progress, and the people powering small business growth across America. Catch up on key moments: ofn.org/blog/investing…

With the Senate's passage of its reconciliation bill, we're one step closer to NMTC permanency and LIHTC enhancements. This marks real momentum for key CDFI tax priorities driven by champions like Steve Daines, committed to expanding economic opportunity nationwide.

Help reimagine how capital flows to the communities that need it most! Share your innovative solution, join our CDFI Capital Solutions Accelerator, or apply to serve on our Innovation Council. Submissions due by July 8: ofn.org/current-initia…

CDFIs aren’t just lenders—they’re partners. BBIF gave Maria Rumlin not only capital, but confidence. Today, M&R Café is feeding East Tampa —and creating jobs. Learn more: ofn.org/impact-stories… #SmallBusiness #SecondChances

As the reconciliation bill now heads to the President's desk, CDFI tax priorities, including NMTC permanency and LIHTC, are set to become law. OFN thanks Senator Mike Crapo, Steve Daines, Rep. Jason Smith, and Rep. Claudia Tenney for championing these essential tools of community development.

Are you a program officer with on-the-ground insight? A policy expert reshaping what’s possible? A storyteller spotlighting how capital changes lives? This is your invitation, submit a session proposal for #OFN41: ofn.org/blog/ofn41-opp… #CDFIs #ImpactInvesting #CommunityFinance

Big challenges need bold solutions. Have an idea to improve capital access in the CDFI industry? Submit your idea, apply to our CDFI Capital Solutions Accelerator, or join OFN’s Innovation Council to help lead the way. Tomorrow is the last day to submit! ofn.org/current-initia…