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CDFI Certification Application Deadline for Financial Assistance Awards

03/05/2024 @ All Day –

Non-certified organizations are allowed to apply for a fiscal year (FY) 2024 Financial Assistance (FA) award. In order to be considered for an FA Award, non-certified organizations are required to submit a CDFI Certification Application by 11:59 pm ET on March 5, 2024.

Crowdfunding to Bankability

03/12/2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

This session will provide foundational knowledge of what crowdfunding is and will explore ways crowdfunding can strengthen a business’s loan application.

AI for Small Business – Tools for Productivity and Growth

03/14/2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am –

This training will provide a practical overview of AI opportunities tailored for small businesses and share real-life ChatGPT applications in small enterprises, offering insights and inspiration.

How to Run a District Meeting

03/19/2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

The California legislature will be on spring recess from March 21 to April 1, 2024. It’s the perfect time to meet with your representatives face to face and talk to them about the issues that matter the most to you and your organization.

HomeCOOKed 2024

03/20/2024 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

Free tickets are available now for the COOK Alliance’s highly anticipated 2024 HomeCOOKed Conference! Our fifth gathering is themed around growth: join us as we celebrate the growth of the home cooking movement, COOK Alliance, and new opportunities for home cooks!

SBA Microloan Program: 102 Compliance and Reporting

03/21/2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

SBA Microloan program lending compliance and reporting, equipping each participant with the knowledge and skills to navigate organizational policies, intermediary relationships with SBA, and TA grants successfully.

2024 CDFA Federal Policy Conference

04/02/2024 – 04/03/2024 @ All Day – Do you want to engage with the most influential leaders from the Biden administration, Congress, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, think tanks, and state and local finance agencies? Then, the 2024 CDFA Federal Policy Conference is the place to be. Join us in Washington, D.C., April 2-3, for an exciting two-day event to learn about the current and […]

NCRC: 2024 Just Economy Conference

04/03/2024 – 04/04/2024 @ All Day –

The Just Economy Conference is the national event for community, business, foundation, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well. National and local luminaries, visionaries and changemakers gather to network, share ideas, learn and ask hard questions to chart out a better future.

Understanding the CDFI Certification – Seven Tests

04/03/2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm –

In-depth guidance on the seven essential criteria required for financial institutions seeking certification as CDFIs. Developed in collaboration with industry experts and tailored to meet the standards set by the CDFI fund, this course offers a detailed examination of each test, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of the certification process. This session is intended for organizations seeking certification for the first time or are currently certified and in need of re-certification.

Understand the CDFI Certification Application

04/10/2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm –

course on navigating the revised CDFI Certification Application process, whether you are seeking certification for the first time or are currently certified and in need of re-certification. Gain valuable insights into the revised application, including updated FAQs, important dates, and timelines.