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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 1h

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has contributed $450,000 in grant support to OFN’s Financing Fund, bringing total support since 2022 to more than $1 million. Learn more: https://bwnews.pr/4nMkZ8i

Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Opportunity Finance Network Announce Annual Contribution Recipients in Support of Affordable Housing and Community Development

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (“OFN”) today announced three grant recipients of MSIM's annual contribution to...

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 1d

When traditional financing said “no,” OFN member #CDFI, The Sunlight Loan Fund, said “yes.” The Girasol School in Dorado, PR opened its doors and created 46 new seats. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/puerto-rican-school-backed-by-cdfi-support-changes-lives-through-hands-on-education/

Puerto Rican School, Backed By CDFI Support, Changes Lives Through Hands-On Education

Learn more about the Girasol School in Puerto Rico, a Montessori school teaching students through a dual-language, hands-on program.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 6d

Every CDFI investment begins with people. The 2025 CDFI Loan Fund Compensation Survey Report provides salary, bonus, and total compensation benchmarks for 64 positions, spanning early-career roles to those of CEOs: https://www.ofn.org/product/cdfi-loan-fund-compensation-survey-2025/

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 6d

In Greenville, SC, OFN member CDFI CommunityWorks has spent more than a decade investing in people, places, and possibilities. Learn why this #CDFI is a true community pillar: https://www.ofn.org/blog/investing-in-people-and-places-community-works/

#CDFIsInvest #OpportunityNext

Investing in People and Places: CommunityWorks

In this highlight, the CommunityWorks team shares how and why they are a community pillar in South Carolina.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 13d

In Girard, OH, veterans turned entrepreneurs are expanding healthcare access with support from a local #CDFI. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/ohio-veterans-expand-healthcare-access-in-their-community-with-cdfi-investment/

Ohio Veterans Expand Healthcare Access in Their Community With CDFI Investment

Learn more about Patriot At Home, a veteran-owned home healthcare business serving patients in Girard, Ohio.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 13d

Treasury just released the FY25 CDFI Fund Supplemental Application NOFA — major updates CDFIs need to know. Learn what changed and what’s next: https://www.ofn.org/blog/cdfi-fund-opens-fy25-financial-assistance-supplemental-application-and-other-program-status-updates/
#CDFIs #CommunityFinance

CDFI Fund Opens FY25 Financial Assistance Supplemental Application and Other Program Status Updates

The US Treasury signals progress on moving CDFI Fund Financial Assistance (FA) Awards forward, and other program status updates.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 15d

From abandoned campus to hope and healing: The Crown Recovery Center in Springfield, KY has served 2,500+ individuals in recovery and created 300+ local jobs. https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/recovery-center-transforms-local-community-economy-and-lives/

Recovery Center Transforms Local Community, Economy, and Lives

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 16d

Stay ahead of CDFI news, stories, and voices—plus timely policy alerts and field insights. Get the essentials in your inbox. Subscribe: https://www.ofn.org/subscribe/

#CDFI #PublicPolicy #CommunityFinance

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 19d

For 40+ years, #CDFIs have invested capital where it’s needed most. Now, we’re charting the future at #OFN41 — October 20–23 in Washington, D.C. Join 2,100+ leaders to explore Opportunity Next. 👉 https://t.co/MFSiDITPH8

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 21d

A milestone for OFN’s CDFI Innovation Initiative: We’ve launched the Innovation Council + Capital Solutions Accelerator cohort. With the @MassMutual Foundation and @Mastercard, we’re creating the tools, replicable models, and solutions the industry needs for the future. https://bit.ly/46dKzg0

OFN Announces Inaugural Innovation Council and Capital Solutions Accelerator to Catalyze CDFI Industry Solutions

With support from the MassMutual and Mastercard, OFN’s CDFI Innovation Initiative advances bold solutions to help CDFIs unlock capital, scale innovation, and navigate a changing economy.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 22d

By incorporating energy efficiency into lending strategies, #CDFIs can deliver meaningful value to #smallbiz borrowers, helping them cut costs, build resilience, & thrive in a changing economic & environmental landscape: https://www.ofn.org/blog/helping-small-businesses-save-with-energy-efficiency/

Helping Small Businesses Save with Energy Efficiency

Read OFN's guide for community lenders and CDFIs to unlock cost-saving opportunities and long-term resilience for their borrowers.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 22d

Impact you can taste: Mokuwai Piko Poi supports Kau Kau 4 Keiki (220k+ summer meals) + The Food Basket—preserving tradition and creating jobs. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/cdfi-nourishes-hawaiis-future-with-funding-for-healthy-food-and-agriculture/

#CDFI #Hawaii #FoodSystems

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 24d

Looking for the latest news, stories, and voices from OFN and the CDFI field? From policy updates to on-the-ground impact, our blog brings the ecosystem together. Read now: https://www.ofn.org/blog/

#CDFI #CommunityFinance #Impact #PublicPolicy

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 26d

CDFIs are on the rise—filling financial gaps in underserved communities across America. Learn more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/empowering-communities-the-rise-of-cdfis-in-america/vi-AA1K6CMS

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 29d

When banks said no, an OFN member CDFI said yes. Layered financing + mentorship → more local taro/poi, fewer imports, stronger culture. Story: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/cdfi-nourishes-hawaiis-future-with-funding-for-healthy-food-and-agriculture/

#CDFI #Hawaii #FoodSystems

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 9

Rural, urban, Native communities — CDFIs are there. OFN’s Impact Report captures a pivotal two years of growth, investment & opportunity. Explore: https://www.ofn.org/impact/ #CommunityFinance #ImpactReport

Impact Report

Explore how OFN and CDFIs delivered $124B in financing, 3.4M jobs, and stronger communities in our 2023-2024 Impact Report.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 8

#SmallBiz = strong communities. Solid Steel Solutions is keeping KY strong by creating jobs & diversifying its work beyond coal, with support from OFN member #CDFI Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/steel-company-forgest-growth-in-rural-kentucky-with-cdfi-support/

Steel Company Forges Growth in Rural Kentucky with CDFI Support

Discover Solid Steel Solutions, a small business in Middlesboro, Kentucky making waves in mining equipment repair.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 5

Plenaries. Breakouts. Training. Advocacy. Impact tours. #OFN41 has it all — and more. Be part of the nation’s leading CDFI conference in Washington, D.C. this October 20–23. https://www.ofnconference.org/event/2025/home

The 2025 OFN Conference

Join me at the 2025 OFN Conference in Washington, D.C.! #OFN41

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 4

CDFIs = opportunity. Our 2023–2024 Impact Report shows how we’re mobilizing capital, advancing policy, and supporting 475+ members nationwide. 👉 https://www.ofn.org/impact/ #Impact #CDFIs

Impact Report

Explore how OFN and CDFIs delivered $124B in financing, 3.4M jobs, and stronger communities in our 2023-2024 Impact Report.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 4

In recent years, certified #CDFIs had $25B in small business & microloans with less than 1% net charge-offs. Proven lenders. Powerful impact. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/

Small Business

CDFIs invest in bright ideas and passionate people with vision and talent. We help diverse entrepreneurs build a thriving economy.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Missy Carter’s journey: secretary to CEO to national award-winner. Her leadership at Solid Steel Solutions proves the power of rural entrepreneurship. #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #CDFIs @SBAgov https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/steel-company-forgest-growth-in-rural-kentucky-with-cdfi-support/

Steel Company Forges Growth in Rural Kentucky with CDFI Support

Discover Solid Steel Solutions, a small business in Middlesboro, Kentucky making waves in mining equipment repair.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 3

From small businesses to housing, healthcare to infrastructure, CDFIs are trusted partners to policymakers in tackling inequity & poverty. https://www.ofn.org/partnering-with-the-public-sector/ #CommunityFinance #CDFIs

Partnering with the Public Sector

By partnering with the public sector, OFN has become a leading public policy voice for CDFIs. Help us provide transformational opportunity.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 2

During the pandemic, CDFIs outperformed larger lenders in reaching the counties backbone aka small businesses. Because we’ve always been where mainstream finance won’t go. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/ #CommunityFinance #CDFIs

Small Business

CDFIs invest in bright ideas and passionate people with vision and talent. We help diverse entrepreneurs build a thriving economy.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 2

ProsperUs Detroit (an OFN member CDFI) meets entrepreneurs where they are with flexible microlending and one-on-one support. CEO Paul Jones shares how this model works: https://www.ofn.org/blog/meeting-entrepreneurs-where-they-are-prosperus-detroits-community-first-microlending/

#SmallBiz

Meeting Entrepreneurs Where They Are: ProsperUs Detroit’s Community-First Microlending

CEO Paul Jones shares how ProsperUs pairs flexible capital with coaching to turn ambition into local wealth.

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · Sep 1

For 40 years, #CDFIs have fueled growth in rural, urban & Native communities. What’s next? Find out at #OFN41. Washington, D.C. | October 20–23 https://www.ofnconference.org/event/2025/home

The 2025 OFN Conference

Join me at the 2025 OFN Conference in Washington, D.C.! #OFN41

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