Opportunity Finance Network

@OppFinance

OFN is a national network of community development financial institutions (#CDFIs). Where others see risk, CDFIs see opportunity. #InvestinChange

Washington, D.C.

Joined October 2010

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Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 8

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

OppFinance's tweet card. OFN's annual conference now has a call for sessions open. The 2025 conference theme has been announced as "Opportunity Next".

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Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 24

House FSGG proposes $276.6M for the CDFI Fund. While this is above the President’s $134M request, it remains $47M below current funding. Join OFN in advocating to maintain level funding of $324M. ofn.org/blog/house-pro…

OppFinance's tweet card. While the House bill continues to fund CDFI Fund programs on par with the committee’s FY25 proposed appropriation, it remains below OFN’s FY26 goal of level funding at $324 million.

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 23

OFN welcomes Dietrich Douglas as Acting Director of the @CDFIFund. Dietrich is a strong pick for the position. His direct experience with the fund will help channel capital responsibly to the communities that need it most. We look forward to partnering. bit.ly/3Uv2yHW

OppFinance's tweet card. Dietrich Douglas steps in as CDFI Fund Director, bringing expertise to promote community development finance and access to capital.

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 17

Yesterday, OFN hosted members of the VA, PA, and WA state CDFI coalitions for a day of advocacy in DC. #CDFI practitioners met with their state delegations and key committee leadership staff to promote FY26 CDFI Fund and SBA program appropriations.

OppFinance's tweet image. Yesterday, OFN hosted members of the VA, PA, and WA state CDFI coalitions for a day of advocacy in DC.

#CDFI practitioners met with their state delegations and key committee leadership staff to promote FY26 CDFI Fund and SBA program appropriations.

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Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 17

OFN launched the CDFI Innovation Initiative which is a sustained investment to institutionalize innovation, reimagine the structuring of community development finance, and develop new tools to deepen impact across the country. Learn more on how to engage. youtu.be/DEhcPyBbD34?fe…

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 16

OFN's People & Talent Practitioner Summit is coming to Washington, D.C. This one-day event will bring together HR leaders and talent managers from across the CDFI industry to tackle key challenges and share best practices. web.cvent.com/event/5cef9945…

OppFinance's tweet image. OFN's People &amp; Talent Practitioner Summit is coming to Washington, D.C. This one-day event will bring together HR leaders and talent managers from across the CDFI industry to tackle key challenges and share best practices. web.cvent.com/event/5cef9945…

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 16

During uncertain times, small businesses need capital they can count on. At #SBFF12, investors and #CDFI leaders came together to push small business finance forward. Together, they’re strengthening Main Street and fueling local economies. ofn.org/blog/investing… #smallbiz

OppFinance's tweet card. See a recap of OFN’s SBFF, where we celebrated the innovative work of CDFI small business lenders driving growth and opportunity in their communities.

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 16

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 15

An $8.5M bond-funded loan helped @FireLakeArena grow from a hidden gem to a regional entertainment anchor, hosting concerts, sports, and Shawnee’s largest summer festival. ofn.org/impact-stories… Powered by @CPCDC + the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program #NativeCDFIs #CommunityFinance

OppFinance's tweet card. Discover how FireLake Arena has become the go-to event center in the Greater Shawnee area, providing a spacious facility for events of all kinds.

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 11

OFN has launched the #CDFI Innovation Initiative—a multi-year effort to strengthen CDFIs through new financing tools, technology, and data strategies. Together, we’re building the next generation of community finance: ofn.org/current-initia… #Innovation #CommunityDevelopment

OppFinance's tweet card. OFN’s CDFI Innovation Initiative is a new effort to drive innovation, scale impact, and build new infrastructure for the CDFI industry.

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 10

Calling all OFN member CDFI leaders: OFN Board nominations are now open! Help shape the future of community finance. Members will vote at #OFN41 this October. Nominate a bold, visionary candidate by August 11: ofn.org/ofn-board/ofn-…

OppFinance's tweet card. Stay updated on the OFN Board Election process and be a part of shaping the future of the community development finance industry.

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 8

Deadline Extended! You now have until July 17 to apply for OFN’s CDFI Innovation Initiative: ofn.org/current-initia… #CDFI #Innovation #OFN

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 7

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…

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 3

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 @MikeCrapo, @SteveDaines, @RepJasonSmith, and @RepTenney for championing these essential tools of community development.

OppFinance's tweet image. 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 @MikeCrapo, @SteveDaines, @RepJasonSmith, and @RepTenney for championing these essential tools of community development.

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Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 2

CDFIs aren’t just lenders—they’re partners. @bbifflorida 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

OppFinance's tweet card. Read about M&R Café Southern Cuisine owner Maria Rumlin's journey to become a business owner with help from a Florida-based CDFI.

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Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 2

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…

Opportunity Finance Network@OppFinance · Jul 1

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 @SteveDaines, committed to expanding economic opportunity nationwide.

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ImpactAlpha@ImpactAlpha · Jun 27

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

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