News, Innovations, & Results

The Fourth Quarter 2009 CDFI Market Conditions Report is now available!  Thanks to our survey participants, we have another valuable comprehensive report on the current state of the industry. This report provides a near-real-time view of market conditions and CDFI responses, analysis of regional and financing sector differences, and analysis of important trends.

Save the Date! The 2010 OFN Conference will be held November 2nd–5th, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco in Embarcadero Center. Sixteen OFN Members have signed on as co-hosts and, together with OFN, are working to identify key topics for the 2010 Conference. Each year more than 700 CDFI and opportunity finance practitioners, CDFI Board Members, bankers, regulators, foundation staff, religious investors, and investment managers attend the industry’s premier event. View the agenda and materials from the 2009 Conference.

Help make it happen! To learn about sponsorship opportunities, download our 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities brochure. Or contact Carol Carr at 215.320.4314 or ccarr@opportunityfinance.net to secure your sponsorship role.

We are pleased to release the latest edition of Inside the Membership: 2008 Statistical Highlights from OFN Membership. OFN Members continued to finance those who are overlooked by traditional lenders with FY 2008 financing for the network totaling $2.23 billion. Cumulative financing for the network reached $23.5 billion through FY 2008. Inside the Membership is an overview of fiscal year member data obtained through the annual OFN Member survey.