Advocacy Work

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Share the impact of CDFIs!

The Minnesota CDFI Coalition seeks to increase the collective voice and influence of the Minnesota CDFI community by developing policy positions and advocacy tool sharing for the coalition members.

In the spring of every year, the Coalition hosts a Day at the Capitol to convene CDFIs, learn about issues affecting them, and to coordinate meetings with legislators. Follow our upcoming events page to get more details.

The 2025 MN CDFI Fact Sheet has stories highlighting the impact and reach of CDFIs across Minnesota – use it in your advocacy!

Get the 2025 MN CDFI Fact Sheet here!
MN CDFI Impact Data 2025 Minnesota

Congressional District Level Impact Sheets

We are excited to share new data impact sheets, compiled using Opportunity Finance Network data from 2005-2023! Use these data sheets to augment your own storytelling and advocacy, to show the statewide and district-level impact of CDFIs.

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Economic Community Development

The Coalition is committed to advocating for state and federal resources to advance small business development and growth and real estate development for its clients. These state programs have a lasting impact on the economic prosperity of the communities and clients CDFIs serve.
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Housing

The CDFIs in the coalition that advance housing projects are helping grow the economy. The coalition is committed to elevating CDFIs as a trusted partner for the state and federal resources that are available, many of them new resources since 2023.
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