What We Do

NFF works toward a more just and vibrant society through:

Financing that helps nonprofits and social enterprises expand opportunity in low- and middle-income communities 

Consulting that helps nonprofits and funders connect money to mission and community impact

Partnering with service providers, funders, and investors to turn money and goodwill into positive outcomes

Learning that shares experiences and expertise – from ideas to anecdotes to cutting-edge data and analysis

Nonprofit Finance Fund^® (NFF^®) works toward a more equitable, responsive, and valued social sector. We provide financing and consulting to help nonprofits and their funders better connect money to mission results. We are a community development financial institution (CDFI) applying over 40 years of experience to today’s toughest social challenges, and we share what we learn to speed progress. NFF manages $373 million. Since 1980, we have provided over $1.1 billion in financing and access to additional capital in support of over $3.5 billion in projects for thousands of organizations nationwide. 

Learn more in our 2021 Logic Model, attached below.