Learning and Events
Upcoming Opportunities
Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. This summer saw the launch of Twin Cities Builds Credit, an initiative designed to help more residents become financially empowered Read more Monthly Topical Call – September 2026 – Twin Cities Builds Credit
Join the Minnesota CDFI Coalition for our second annual conference! This free, one-day event is open to people working in the CDFI sector, partners, and advocates. The conference will feature: Register now, with full conference schedule details to come. Join in to keep building the Coalition and strengthening the CDFI sector in Minnesota! Conference details Read more 2026 Minnesota CDFI Coalition Conference
Tuesday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. Join us in November for a conversation with Kim Nagle of Damn Plan LLP for a discussion on a new Read more Monthly Topical Call – November 2026 – Ripple Effect Impact Calculator
Tuesday, December 15 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. Join us in December of an Open Forum conversation – hear updates about the Coalition heading into 2027, bring your Read more Monthly Topical Call – December 2026 – Open Forum
Tuesday, January 19 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. Register now and stay tuned for details! If you have a question you want to ask in particular, send it Read more Monthly Topical Call – January 2027
Tuesday, February 16 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. Join us in February for a conversation with Tyler Vogel and Christin Metzo of the Initiative Foundation to talk about Read more Monthly Topical Call – February 2027 – Social Entrepreneurship
More Learning Resources
Looking for more opportunities to learn about CDFI topics, develop professional expertise, and get trainings? Check out these national resources!
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN)
https://www.ofn.org/events/
As a membership organization, OFN offers conferences, trainings, and webinars that are accessible to members and nonmembers alike. Find virtual trainings on topics like Capitalization, Equity Lending, CDFI Financial Statements, Climate Lending, Governance, and in-person workshops on Financial Management, Capitalization, Small Business Lending, and more. OFN also hosts CDFI Connect, a community resource and messageboard.
Carsey Center for Impact Finance
https://carsey.unh.edu/center-impact-finance
A program of the University of New Hampshire, the Carsey Center offers trainings, tools, and research for CDFIs. Trainings include the Fundamentals of Opportunity Finance course online, also workshops on impact topics such as community solar, green lending, and other climate initiatives.
CAMEO Network
https://cameonetwork.org/programs/
A membership organization, CAMEO offers CDFI Incubator, with trainings on microlending and CDFI essentials, CAMEO Academy with trainings, workshops and technical assistance capacity building webinars.
Grow America (formerly NDC)
https://growamerica.org/training-and-professional-education/
As a CDFI with a large training program, Grow America offers online training and in-person courses and badge programs around building finance capacity in the economic, housing, and community development sectors.
Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA)
https://www.cdfa.net/
A membership organization with a focus on training, CDFA offers a Development Finance Certified Professional Program, as well as standalone trainings and resources on loan funds, housing finance, bond development, and more.
NOVOGRADAC
https://training.novoco.com/
NovocoTraining™ is a membership-based online learning platform with a library of webinars, recordings, on-demand courses, video shorts and certifications on tax credit topics such as Low Income Housing, New Market Historic, Opportunity Zones, and compliance topics.
Plus, watch the August 2026 Monthly Topical Call on Cultural Corridors & Creative Placemaking here!
