CDFI Friendly America

10/06/2026

What if the future of CDFIs isn’t just about how much capital we deploy—but how we show up in the communities we serve?

I’m excited to join Sam, Isaiah, and John for “CDFI Coverage: The CDFI Friendly Approach,” part of The Future of CDFIs monthly webinar series, moderated by Mark.

We’ll be talking about what it actually looks like to build a more connected, flexible, community-centered approach to CDFI coverage—and why relationships, partnerships, and local knowledge matter just as much as the capital itself.

📅 October 28
⏰ 2 PM Eastern

If you care about the future of community finance, small businesses, affordable housing, and making capital work better for the people who need it most, I hope you’ll join us.

I’m looking forward to a good conversation—and hopefully a few ideas we can take back to our communities and put to work.
John Zody Sam Centellas CDFI Friendly Bloomington CDFI Friendly South Bend Region CDFI Friendly America

08/28/2026

The Trump administration's refusal to release funds appropriated by Congress for community development financial institutions is actively damaging programs that serve low-income Americans.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

JumpStart EVV is Happening Now!Jumpstart EVV is a hands-on program designed to equip aspiring real estate developers with the knowledge and tools to build or rehab quality, affordable housing in Evansville. Through practical training, local mentorship, and a focus on community impact, participants l...

06/15/2026

We're one week away from the June installment in The Future of CDFIs series! On Tuesday, June 23rd, Mark Pinsky will be joined by Amber Banks of the Alliance of African American CDFI CEOs and Duanne Andrade of SELF (Solar and Energy Loan Fund). We are excited to feature this long-overdue discussion about the role that racial equity has and will continue to play in the CDFI industry.
Register now to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eudeZJba

05/13/2026

Missed yesterday's The Future of CDFIs webinar? You can now watch the recording on YouTube or on our website. We were fortunate to hear insights from Jeannine Jacokes and Amir Kirkwood amidst this unpredictable or unfavorable political landscape.

As Mark Pinsky said in his comments yesterday, "It is a time for urgent action in support of the Fund and the industry. It is also time to step back from the day-to-day to take a longer view."

To view the slides, resources, Zoom chat, and recording, visit: https://www.cdfifriendlyamerica.com/the-future-of-cdfis/12may2026

https://youtu.be/WNSDX5-oBfI?si=MeSLS-iVBJkhf2MI

In this webinar, Amir Kirkwood of Justice Climate Fund and Jeannine Jacokes from Partners for the Common Good reflect on what the shifting political landscap...

05/08/2026

In the past year alone, artificial intelligence has grown immensely in its capacity and prevalence, but many organizations, including , are not currently using AI in any formal way. We learned in April's The Future of CDFIs webinar that Pacific Community Ventures has been working on 2 different ways to use AI to enhance their work and serve more borrowers. We're grateful for Bulbul Gupta's leadership and intentionality as they explore what AI can do for CDFIs.

Watch the full recording of "Is AI for CDFIs?" here: https://www.cdfifriendlyamerica.com/the-future-of-cdfis/8april2026

04/07/2026

There are a lot of misconceptions about Community Development Financial Institutions ( ). Let's do some myth-busting to separate fact from fiction and get a clearer picture of what CDFIs do, and where and how they work.

04/03/2026

NCRC's Just Economy Conference is in two weeks. Our president, Mark Pinsky, will be featured in the session, "Navigating the Political Climate: The Future of CDFIs" on April 14th, 9:30-10:45 am.
If you're heading to the conference, make sure you don't miss this panel!

NCRC Community Development Fund

03/26/2026

Homeownership has always been at the heart of the American dream, but today that dream is increasingly out of reach for many Americans. This video provides a...