CDFI Capitalization,
Foreclosure Solutions and
Portfolio Management Training & Technical Assistance

As part of CDFI Fund's Capacity Building Initiative

"Our new Capacity Building Initiative will advance the CDFI industry by fostering best practices and innovative solutions within the industry and advance sustainable CDFIs that can continue to provide critically needed capital, credit and other financial products and services to underserved communities for years to come." — Director Donna Gambrell, CDFI Fund

The CDFI Fund has contracted NeighborWorks America to be the provider of complimentary training and technical assistance designed to build the capacity of CDFIs, including how to capitalize your CDFI, how to operate highly effective foreclosure prevention programs, and how to best manage financial and real estate assets.

The Capacity Building Initiative will greatly expand technical assistance and training opportunities for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) nationwide and significantly boost the ability of CDFIs to deliver financial products and services to underserved communities.

Industry-wide training will target key issues currently affecting CDFIs and the communities they serve, including affordable housing and business lending, portfolio management, risk assessment, foreclosure prevention, training in CDFI business processes, and assistance with liquidity and capitalization challenges. The Initiative will also offer direct on-site technical assistance and individualized capacity-building plans and will focus on extending CDFI coverage to underserved communities, especially in rural areas.

Visit the links below to explore training and technical assistance opportunities designed to address the needs of CDFIs:

1. Foreclosure Solutions —

   • NeighborWorks America will provide the Foreclosure Solutions series. This series will help CDFIs build their capacity to operate highly effective foreclosure intervention programs. The series will offer training, technical assistance, and access to tools and resources. Participants will improve their understanding of foreclosure intervention counseling and how to effectively implement a counseling program in their communities.

   Portfolio Management —

   • NeighborWorks America will provide the Portfolio Management series. This series will help CDFIs improve the capacity to manage their portfolios, including assessing and reducing portfolio risk. Participants will learn techniques and strategies through a combination of training, technical assistance, organizational assessments and an online resource bank.

   CDFI Capitalization —

   • NeighborWorks America will provide the CDFI Capitalization series. This series will help CDFIs learn strategies and techniques for increasing their capitalization and improving their liquidity. Participants will have access to training, technical assistance, organizational assessments, and an online resource bank.

   Native CDFI Growth and Excellence: The Leadership Journey —

   • NeighborWorks America will provide advanced, executive-level training and technical support to help Native CDFIs take their operations to the next level.  The CDFI Fund has a long history of providing support to the Native economic development industry. The Leadership Journey builds upon these efforts by creating a tailored, intensive program that allows high-performing Native CDFIs and their leadership to focus on capacity building in the context of the distinct challenges and opportunities present in Native communities. In January 2012, sixteen Native CDFIs were selected to participate in the program. NeighborWorks is no longer accepting applications for this capacity building initiative.

This program is available for a limited time, so apply today for a scholarship to one of these training events, and explore our timely webinars designed specifically for CDFIs.