NFF is proud to finance our first PACE project with United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, deploying $12 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to build a new PACE Center in Fresno, CA.
Author Archives: Janelle Paule
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 flexible early-stage capital at scale for charter school facilities development. The $50 million National Fund is capitalized by five partners – JPMorgan Chase, Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Nonprofit Finance Fund, Reinvestment Fund, &hellip
How Nonprofits Can Strengthen Their Finances in Turbulent Times
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , August 13, 2024 In Nonprofit Quarterly, Ted Siefer outlines strategies for nonprofits amidst today’s environment and cites NFF’s State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey data, which found that 36% of nonprofits were operating with deficits, more than double the share in 2021. Over half (52%) had less &hellip
Political, Fiscal Trends Hitting NYC Nonprofits Hard
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , August 13, 2024 In The NonProfit Times, Richard H. Levey examines political and fiscal trends affecting NYC nonprofits, drawing on findings from NFF’s NYC Survey Report. Levey states, “These findings are part of Essential, Enduring, And Under Strain: Greater New York City’s Nonprofit Sector in 2025, one &hellip
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Listen Now: Leading Amid Economic Uncertainty
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , August 13, 2024 Stacy Palmer, CEO of the Chronicle and host of Nonprofits Now: Leading Today, turned to NFF President & CEO Aisha Benson and World Relief’s Myal Green to discuss how nonprofit CEOs can lead their organizations through today’s uncertain economic landscape. Originally published in The &hellip
Uvalde moves forward: New school to honor Robb Elementary victims nears completion as foundation fully funds project
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , August 13, 2024 It has been nearly three years since tragedy struck Uvalde, and the community is now one step closer toward completing construction of a new school that honors the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary. On Tuesday, the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation, together with &hellip
What’s Next for Community Development Finance?
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , August 13, 2024 NFF President and CEO Aisha Benson was among the voices featured in Nonprofit Quarterly’s recap of the Opportunity Finance Network’s 40th-anniversary conference. We were glad to be part of the convening and the broader conversation shaping the future of community development finance. Read the &hellip
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 cash on hand to run your school effectively while you wait for reimbursement from a government grant. But not all loans are created equal, and choosing which lender to work &hellip