Thanks for joining us in this new community! We are proud to be the voice of CDFIs in Washington, D.C. and are looking forward to engaging with you all more readily through this virtual platform.
To kick things off, we want to share a summary of our policy priorities for the year:
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Secure $1 billion in annual federal grant funding for CDFIs across the federal government
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Increase CDFI Access to Federal Lending Programs
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Expand the Role of CDFIs in Climate Finance
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Boost Private Investment in Communities Through Tax Incentives
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Advance Policies that Promote Consumer Protection and Fair Lending
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Defend CDFIs and community development finance against legal and judicial threats
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Mobilize Our Network and Partners to Advance Agenda
OFN's policy team advances these priorities through congressional advocacy, executive branch advocacy, and grassroots advocacy. Our policy agenda and advocacy efforts are shaped by all of you – our members, partners, and stakeholders.
We'd love to hear from community members! Sound off below:
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What is your role and how do you advocate for CDFIs? What issue areas do you work on?
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How can OFN better support your advocacy efforts?
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How can we leverage this community to advance the policy goals of the industry?
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OFN Public Policy
OFN
Opportunity Finance Network
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