CDFI Industry Resources for Women
FUND Community Institute continues to analyze and share data from its recent study, Perception versus Reality: Women and Change in the CDFI Industry (available at www.fundci.org). This month, FUND Community Institute turns its attention to a discussion of the resources available for women to lead and succeed in the CDFI industry. Our survey of CDFI stakeholders found that […]
Investing in the Future of Women
On the heels of the FUND Community Institute (FUND CI) landmark study on the role of Women in CDFIs, The Wisdom Fund partnered with FUND CI to explore why women small business owners access capital at lower rates than their male counter parts. The question is complex and influenced by a range of factors, such […]
Women as Leaders of CDFIs
FUND Community Institute continues to engage in dialogue and analysis around data from its landmark study, Perception versus Reality: Women and Change in the CDFI Industry (available at www.fundci.org). This month, we examined the prevalence of women as leaders of CDFIs, and how this role may have changed since the founding of the industry. The findings suggest that […]
How are women represented on your CDFI board?
FUND Community Institute continues to engage in dialogue and analysis around data from its landmark study, Perception versus Reality: Women and Change in the CDFI Industry (available at www.fundci.org). A recurring question from stakeholders and others engaged in the conversation relates to the prevalence and presence of women serving on CDFI boards. The findings suggest that opinions are […]
Advantages to being a woman in the CDFI industry
It’s 2019 and FUND Community Institute is back sharing more data from its landmark study, Perception versus Reality: Women and Change in the CDFI Industry (available at www.fundci.org). To kick off the new year on a positive note, we are looking at advantages to being a woman in the CDFI industry. Survey findings reveal that […]
Women Identify Gender Issues in the CDFI Industry
Last month, FUND Community Institute began releasing findings from its landmark study, Perception versus Reality: Women and Change in the CDFI Industry (available at www.fundci.org). Over the course of the next year, we will be sharing additional findings from the study on a monthly basis. This first installment provides specific examples and perceptions of gender […]
Why do CDFIs establish Advisory Boards?
In 2017, FUND Community Institute conducted research on CDFI Advisory Boards to gain insight on the extent to which CDFIs integrate Advisory Boards as a component of their business models. CDFI Advisory Boards are a rich resource that are often underutilized. Future blogs will share information on innovative practices that are being employed that could […]
What do CDFI Advisory Boards do?
In 2017, FUND Community Institute conducted research on CDFI Advisory Boards to gain insight on the extent to which CDFIs integrate Advisory Boards as a component of their business models. CDFI Advisory Boards are a rich resource that are often underutilized. Future blogs will share information on why Advisory Boards were formed and what innovative […]
CDFI Advisory Boards: Going Beyond Accountability
In 2017, FUND Community Institute conducted research on CDFI Advisory Boards to gain insight on the extent to which CDFIs integrate Advisory Boards as a component of their business models. In the current political and financial environment, it is increasingly important for CDFIs to make use of all available resources to build organizational capacity. As […]
CDFI Program Awards: Insights into Funding Decisions, Celebrating Success
On September 10, 2015 the CDFI Fund announced awards to 195 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) totaling $202 million in grants and loans through the latest rounds of the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program), the Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) and the Healthy Foods Financing Initiative ( HFFI). Those receiving assistance […]