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Why Your CDFI Bank Should Establish a Mission-Aligned Nonprofit Affiliate

In today’s evolving financial landscape, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) banks are constantly seeking innovative ways to expand their impact while maintaining financial sustainability.

Establishing a nonprofit affiliate can be a game changer—allowing your institution to access new funding sources, enhance community partnerships, and fully leverage the benefits of the ECIP divestiture rule.

By combining the strengths of a CDFI bank with the flexibility of a nonprofit, you can drive meaningful change while positioning your institution for long-term success.

Key Benefits of a Mission-Aligned Nonprofit Affiliate

  • Expand Access to Capital
  • Enhance Mission-Driven Impact
  • Increase Lending Capacity
  • Mitigate Risk
  • Diversify Revenue Streams
  • Strengthen Community Partnerships
  • Enhance CRA Performance
  • Access Tax-Exempt Benefits
  • Develop Innovative Financial Products & Services
  • Maximize ECIP Divestiture Benefits
  • Create a Sustainable Legacy
  • Attract High-Caliber Employees

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A nonprofit partner allows your bank to access a much more comprehensive range of funding sources, expanding the number and types of loans your organizations can collectively make.

—CEO of Hub Institution

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