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April 22, 2025
Invite Communities In
How philanthropy can support nonprofits in times of crisis
Projects & Reports
June 17, 2025
2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey Findings
Essential, Enduring, and Under Strain: The Nonprofit Sector's Strength and Struggle in a Shifting Landscape
Commentary
March 9, 2020
6 Steps for Grant Makers to Take Now to Ensure Nonprofits Recover From Coronavirus Spread
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , March 9, 2020 Organizations like Tacoma Community House in Seattle, which have been helping...
Commentary
March 20, 2020
A ‘New New Normal’ for Foundation Giving: 3 Acts That Will Make a Difference
Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , March 20, 2020 Social distancing is disrupting needed services and creates unexpected sharp...
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April 2, 2025
NFF Receives $30 Million Bond Guarantee to Support Long-Term Community Development Investments
NFF has received $30 million via Opportunity Finance Network and the CDFI Fund’s Bond Guarantee Program (BGP), allowing for support of community...
News
March 4, 2025
NFF Hires Kareem Thomas as Chief Credit Officer; Names Bhavani Daryanani as Chief Financial Officer
New York (March 4, 2025) — Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has made two appointments to its executive team Kareem Thomas has joined NFF as Chief...
News
February 27, 2025
NFF Receives $150,000 Contribution from U.S. Bank to Support Community Land Trusts in California
LOS ANGELES (Feb 27, 2025) – Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has received a $150,000 contribution from US Bank to strengthen California’s growing...
Projects & Reports
February 25, 2025
Uncovering the Full Cost of LA Youth Workforce Development Programs
An analysis of unfunded expenses from the providers' experience
Projects & Reports
February 5, 2025
Resourcing Resilience
Aligning Public and Philanthropic Funding for California Communities
News
February 5, 2025
Nonprofit Finance Fund’s BEACoN Initiative Makes $20 Million in Loans Available to Boost Community Ownership of Assets in New Jersey
PNC, Citizens, and The Prudential Foundation Join Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Support Affordable Housing Development and More NEWARK, NJ (Feb...
Story
January 28, 2025
Preserving Cultural Legacy in LA’s Little Tokyo
CDFI financing builds affordable housing and preserves legacy businesses in LA’s Little Tokyo
News
January 23, 2025
NFF President and CEO Aisha Benson appointed as Chair for OFN Board of Directors
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) announced on January 23, 2025 that Aisha Benson, President and CEO of NFF, and Henry Jiménez, President and CEO...
Story
December 12, 2024
The Business of Small Business
Supporting CEE’s transition to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Story
December 11, 2024
OASIS Hub
Fueling hope across generations
Commentary
December 11, 2024
How community ownership benefits investors and communities
Community ownership catalyzes social and environmental resilience
News
November 21, 2024
Aisha Benson quoted in Chronicle of Philanthropy article, "Where Did the Funding Go?"
NFF’s CEO Aisha Benson offers her perspective about the types of services and support that nonprofits will need under the new administration in...