Projects & Reports
June 12, 2026
Beyond the Twelve-month Grant
Three years of flexible funding and self-directed support helped 20 Colorado nonprofits strengthen their organizations and the communities they serve
Eric Lynch
Story
June 2, 2026
Matching Financial Data to Mission
NFF helps The Colorado Health Foundation implement more inclusive grantmaking practices
Chris Lisée
Blog
June 2, 2026
Inside NFF’s NMTC Program
Onika Lewis, Vice President, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), shares how NFF approaches financing through a community-centered lens This conversation...
Onika Lewis
Blog
June 2, 2026
What Is a Learning Organization?
Jina Paik, Vice President, Learning & Impact, digs into NFF’s history to explain how a focus on learning helps us better serve our clients and...
Jina Paik
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Story
June 26, 2026
Girls Who Lead
NFF’s financing team partnered with GALS LA to support the construction of its new campus and ongoing operations as the school expands
Janelle Paule
Story
February 17, 2026
Legacy Elementary: A Community Rebuilds in Uvalde, Texas
A community comes together to build a new school in Uvalde, Texas
Chris Lisée
News
January 22, 2026
Level Field Facilities Fund and NFF Partner to Expand Equitable, Early-Stage School Facilities Financing
Level Field Facilities Fund (LFFF) announced the launch of the LFFF National Fund, an innovative loan program designed as a dedicated source of...
Story
October 6, 2025
Bold Charter School
Where South Bronx students soar and shine
Janelle Paule
Story
October 3, 2025
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
Inspiring empathy, belief, and growth in Milwaukee scholars
Janelle Paule
Blog
May 28, 2025
Getting to “Yes” for Charter Schools
In this interview, Anne Robinson, Senior Director, Education, shares how NFF works to get to a “yes” for charter school financing where other...
Anne Robinson
Story
December 11, 2024
OASIS Hub
Fueling hope across generations
Janelle Paule
Story
July 24, 2024
GALS LA
A holistic approach to middle school education in Los Angeles
Janelle Paule
Blog
October 25, 2021
How to Choose a Lender for Your Charter School (Hint: It’s a Lot Like Being in a Relationship!)
A loan from a community development finance institution (CDFI) can finance a new facility, allow you to hire new staff, or ensure you have enough...
Dominique Fortune