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Opportunity Finance Network
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OFN is a national network of community development financial institutions (#CDFIs). Where others see risk, CDFIs see opportunity.
Every CDFI investment begins with people. The 2025 CDFI Loan Fund Compensation Survey Report provides salary, bonus, and total compensation benchmarks for 64 positions, spanning early-career roles to those of CEOs: https://www.ofn.org/product/cdfi-loan-fund-compensation-survey-2025/
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Impact you can taste: Mokuwai Piko Poi supports Kau Kau 4 Keiki (220k+ summer meals) + The Food Basket—preserving tradition and creating jobs. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/cdfi-nourishes-hawaiis-future-with-funding-for-healthy-food-and-agriculture/

#CDFI #Hawaii #FoodSystems
September 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
When banks said no, an OFN member CDFI said yes. Layered financing + mentorship → more local taro/poi, fewer imports, stronger culture. Story: https://www.ofn.org/impact-stories/cdfi-nourishes-hawaiis-future-with-funding-for-healthy-food-and-agriculture/

#CDFI #Hawaii #FoodSystems
September 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For 30+ years, #CDFIs have proven what’s possible when capital meets community. Read OFN’s 2023–2024 Impact Report: https://www.ofn.org/impact/
September 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
CDFIs = proven public-private partners. We bring capital + collaboration to communities mainstream finance leaves behind. https://www.ofn.org/partnering-with-the-public-sector/ #CommunityFinance #CDFIs
August 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Minnesota Ice is a large sculpture-grade ice maker. The Baileys are wood artists in Duluth. Different industries, same story: small businesses thriving with #CDFI support. Learn more: https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/
August 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Virginia CDFI Summit is sold out! OFN leaders Brendon Miller & Dafina Williams will join national voices on the future of CDFIs & policy shaping our work. Follow along for key takeaways. #CDFIs #VACDFISummit
August 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Why do CDFIs have 35+ years of bipartisan support? Because we: deliver results, invest in underserved places and partner with local leaders. #CDFIs #Impact https://www.ofn.org/partnering-with-the-public-sector/
August 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Rural America = 14% of the population, 85% of the land. Yet, investment lags. CDFIs know place matters, we invest in people & communities to spark growth and opportunity. #RuralDevelopment #CDFIs https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/rural-development/
August 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Every small business needs capital but too often, entrepreneurs are denied traditional loans. CDFIs step in with safe, responsible financing + coaching. We call it #CapitalPlus. #SmallBusiness #InclusiveEconomy https://www.ofn.org/what-is-a-cdfi/key-priorities/small-business/
August 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM