@FUNDConsulting

FUND Consulting is a women-owned firm in #Chicago providing strategic and operational services to #CDFI, #nonprofit, and #government clients nationwide.

 Chicago, IL
fundconsulting.com/about/staff.shtml
Joined March 2012
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Opportunity Finance Network
@OppFinance30 Nov 2020
“A new tax incentive is needed—one where the decision on what to finance rests with entities that are accountable to the community: community development financial institutions.” - Lisa Mensah, OFN Pres./CEO Read more in today's @BLaw article. @BusinssImpactNW @AltCapKC @LISC_HQ
Bloomberg Law
@BLaw30 Nov 2020
Lenders that have historically provided capital to underserved areas have struggled to get involved in the burgeoning market for the tax-advantaged investments. blawgo.com/iWwyJcm
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NCRC@NCRC30 Nov 2020
Our new study provided a national overview of COVID-19’s impact on entrepreneurship and a focused look on the Piedmont region of North Carolina, where 14% of all businesses are Black-owned. Read more: ncrc.org/study-after-the-cor…
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Vox
@voxdotcom28 Nov 2020
According to Jeremiah Moss's Vanishing New York, politicians use the phase "shop local" to deflect blame from the system and onto individual consumers: trib.al/w8m1ytY

Shopping local won’t save small businesses from closing. Here’s what will.

The problem is a lot bigger than where consumers spend their dollars.

vox.com
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The CDFI Fund@CDFIFund24 Sep 2020
The CDFI Fund@CDFIFund24 Sep 2020
U.S. Treasury Awards $204.1 Million to Support Economic Growth in Low-Income, Distressed, and Native Communities: lnks.gd/2/Lwq93-
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The CDFI Fund@CDFIFund22 Sep 2020
CDFI Fund Update: CY 2020 Round of New Markets Tax Credit Program Now Open lnks.gd/2/LvPPPp
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#ImpactInvesting is rapidly becoming a key way for companies, financial institutions and individuals to support equality and racial justice. Our new research paper details how CDFIs can work with and educate #ImpactInvestors to catalyze opportunity. lisc.org/our-resources/resou…

CDFIs and the Capital Markets: Tapping into Impact Investors | Local Initiatives Support Corporation

lisc.org
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Opportunity Finance Network
@OppFinance16 Jun 2020
The #2020VirtualSBFF Partner Showcase is a one-stop-shop for learning about products & services for mission-driven lenders & the #smallbiz they serve. Be sure to check out this year’s virtual showcase booths, open 24/7 throughout the event!
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WBEZ@WBEZ3 Jun 2020
1/ As nationwide protests highlight racial injustice, a new investigation from WBEZ and @city_bureau reveals deep disparities in lending in Chicago’s white, black and Latino neighborhoods. interactive.wbez.org/2020/ba…

Home Mortgage Lending Inequality In Chicago

In Chicago, lenders have invested more in a single white neighborhood than all the black neighborhoods combined. Call it modern-day redlining.

interactive.wbez.org
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The CDFI Fund@CDFIFund6 May 2020
Update from CDFI Fund Director Jodie Harris on proposed changes to the CDFI Certification Application, ACR and new CTLR: lnks.gd/2/H_tw9z
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The CDFI Fund@CDFIFund29 Apr 2020
It's time to start preparing to apply to the FY 2020 Capital Magnet Fund application round! Learn how to prepare in advance here: lnks.gd/2/H7H77B
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CCLF@cclfchicago27 Apr 2020
On 4/28 at noon, @cclfchicago’s President Calvin L. Holmes and Board Member Mohammed M. Elahi joins the @CCLBA, @chicago & @cookcountygov reps. in a virtual town hall meeting on opportunities within the CARES Act and to offer local assistance. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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Deadline has been extended to 5/22. We are offering free support for application preparation for IL and WI #CDFIs
FUND Community Institute@fund_ci9 Apr 2020
Community First Capacity-Building Grants | FHLBank Chicago fhlbc.com/community-investme…
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The CDFI Fund@CDFIFund8 Apr 2020
.@CDFIFund Extends Application Deadline for FY 2020 #CDFI Program and #NACA Program Funding Round: lnks.gd/2/Dn6WRh
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CCLF@cclfchicago7 Apr 2020
This morning @cclfchicago President Calvin L. Holmes and COO/EVP of Programs @trusteetucker joined @ToniPreckwinkle announce the Neighborhood Recovery Fund, administered by CCLF to bring immediate relief to small businesses and independent contractors. cookcountyil.gov/content/cov…
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#KeepCDFIsStrong
Opportunity Finance Network
@OppFinance30 Mar 2020
This past Friday, OFN announced we're working w/ @Google & @Googleorg as part of our shared commitment to fight for #smallbiz & #nonprofits hardest hit by the #COVID19 crisis. Learn more about the new Grow with Google Small Business Fund. #KeepCDFIsStrong ofn.org/articles/ofn-announc…
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OCC
@USOCC27 Mar 2020
Statement of the Comptroller of the Currency on the Enactment of the Nation's Stimulus Package dlvr.it/RShcsk
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Taking a break from COVID-19 to share new blog post about CRA. It's a much-need source of community development dollars for low-income communities. And it needs to be protected. Thanks to @JesseVanTol from @NCRC for this commentary! bit.ly/2WC0Nw3 #impinv
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Furman Center@FurmanCenterNYU3 Mar 2020
.@OppFinance "the deadline to submit #CRA comments is April 8." #FCbreakfast
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Mark Pinsky@markapinsky12 Feb 2020
Introducing our new CDFI Friendly America strategy for small and mid-sized cities and towns. @Adinaforchange @CDFICoalition @CDFIfriendly @CDFIFund @USCM_Austin @leagueofcities @usmayors @citybloomington @NextCityOrg
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prosperitynow.org/blog/we-ha…
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