Aisha Benson, CEO of NFF, and Karen Ford, CEO of HousingPlus, co-hosted a site visit on August 18th at 365 Shepherd, HousingPlus’s new $61 million affordable and supportive housing development in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, developed in partnership with Spatial Equity. The site visit brought together elected leaders, government agencies, advocates, nonprofits, and mission-driven lenders to &hellip
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Nonprofit Finance Fund Launches $3.7 Million Collaboration to Strengthen Community Development in Newark
The Prudential Foundation, Victoria Foundation, and NFF unveil $3.7 Million Initiative to Support 10 Newark Community Development Corporations Newark, NJ, Aug. 4, 2026 – Newark’s community development corporations make everyday life better and safer for the people who call Newark home. With support from The Prudential Foundation and Victoria Foundation, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has &hellip
How Community Ownership Creates Affordable Spaces, Local Power, and Lasting Community Wealth
An exploration of how community ownership can build lasting community wealth and well‑being.
Nonprofit Finance Fund Releases Video Story Featuring its Work with Colorado Community Builders
“What Does It Take to Build Stronger Communities?” New York, July 6, 2026 – Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has released a video spotlighting its three-year initiative to build the financial strength of 20 nonprofits focused on the social drivers of community health. The Community Builders initiative, funded by the Colorado Health Foundation (CHF) and led &hellip
Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity
Mentoring the next generation of women of color faith leaders
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.
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.
Top Indicators of Nonprofit Financial Health
The following blog was originally published in March of 2018, authored by NFF alum Peter Kramer. We recently updated a few links within the blog and also wanted to offer a few companion resources that may be of interest: Building Resilience in Uncertain Times: Articles and practical tools to help you navigate a turbulent economy &hellip
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 was featured in NFF’s 2025 Annual Report.
Matching Financial Data to Mission
NFF helps The Colorado Health Foundation implement more inclusive grantmaking practices.