CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy is pleased to offer its CDFI Certification series, designed specifically to support microlending and small business lending CDFI loan funds in navigating the new CDFI Certification requirements and application process. This training is valuable for both emerging CDFIs seeking certification and currently certified CDFIs working to maintain compliance with the updated standards.
We have two training opportunities for you. Take one or take both. See details below:
Training 1: Understanding the CDFI Certification – Seven Tests
Training 2: Understand the CDFI Certification Application
Training 1: Understanding the CDFI Certification – Seven Tests
What are the seven certification criteria that a financial institution must meet to become certified as a Community Development Financial Institute (CDFI) when submitting a CDFI Certification Application to the CDFI Fund?
Please join CAMEO on Thursday, June 18, 2024, 10:00am PT for an 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.
Fee to Participate
Non Member Pricing: $200
CAMEO Member Pricing: $100
U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance’s Business Impact Group Cohort Member Pricing: $50
Please contact Dara Dado (ddado@CAMEOnetwork.org) for the CAMEO Member or U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance’s Business Impact Group Member discount codes.
About the Instructor
This course being offered from CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy will be presented by Donna Fabiani. Donna Fabiani, Founder of Fabiani Advisors LLC, with 30+ years in community development finance, specializes in consulting for CDFIs and stakeholders. She designs and manages capacity-building programs, leads strategic planning, aids CDFI certification, offers fundraising support, and educates about CDFIs. Previously, she directed OFN’s Capacity Building and Research for 14 years, overseeing programs, conferences, forums, and research. Before joining OFN, she spent eight years at the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund, managing research, leading data collection initiative development, and underwriting CDFIs. Donna holds a B.A. from Colby College and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton.
Questions Regarding Course Content?
Please contact Douglas Craven: Senior Program Manager, CDFI Programs at dcraven@CAMEOnetwork.org.
CAMEO Membership
To learn more about CAMEO membership benefits and pricing, please click here. Scholarships are available for organizations that qualify. Please contact Dara Dado at ddado@CAMEOnetwork.org to learn more.
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Who should attend this course?
Given our intending funding and audience for these classes, the basic requirement is that you represent a nonprofit organization who is intending to make loans, a CDFI, or mission-based lender. We unfortunately are not able to accommodate for profit companies.
To ensure a focused and interactive learning environment, we encourage no more than 3 or 4 participants per organization.