Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)’s impact go beyond loans and capital access. They invest directly in young people through education and wealth-building. These mission-driven organizations, initially known for supporting small businesses and underinvested communities, are now bridging the gap between financial systems and young people who have historically been excluded from them. CDFIs approach financial […]

The Transformative Impact of CDFIs Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have fundamentally shaped the landscape of community investment and support. Over the past 40 years, Jim Burnett, Executive Director of VestedIn noted, “CDFIs have had a major impact on the communities that they serve, whether they be urban, rural, or native populations. We have made […]

“Community Development Financial Institutions: Bolstering Community Wealth” is the first video in Generocity’s series exploring the impact of Community Development Financial Institutions, or CDFIs. CDFIs are mission-driven financial organizations dedicated to expanding economic opportunity in communities that have historically been overlooked by mainstream lenders. For nonprofit and social impact leaders CDFIs can be an essential […]