CDFIs strive to deploy capital where it is most needed. Nevertheless, a lot of smaller and midsize cities are left without a CDFI to serve them, even as larger CDFIs seek to continue to grow their markets. After observing this gap, Mark Pinsky, former CEO of the Opportunity Finance Network, decided to develop a solution. […]
Read More Episode 19 – Coming to a City Near You: CDFI Friendly AmericaThe political climate has made diversifying capital sources a priority for many CDFIs. At the same time, younger investors are increasingly focused on impact. How can your loan fund capitalize on that trend? In this episode, Johan Matthews discusses the insights he and his colleagues have gleaned from interviews with dozens of millenial investors as […]
Read More Episode 10 – The Next Generation of Impact InvestorsSmall staff sizes, limited resources, and varied borrower needs can make growing an impact lending program a real challenge. The Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund has grown by 46% in three years and has over $30 million of capital under management today. Its Executive Director, Greg Maher, joins us for episode two to describe how the […]
Read More Episode 02: Growing an Impact Lending Program