OFN Virtual Small Business Lending 101

VIRTUAL SMALL BUSINESS LENDING 101 OVERVIEW

Discover the core principles and components of CDFI small business lending! Through interactive discussions, case studies, and activities, you’ll deepen your understanding of key concepts and leading practices to develop a foundation on the “why,” “what,” and “how” of small business CDFIs and their work.

We’ll begin by exploring the small business lending landscape, examining the critical role CDFIs play within this ecosystem, and the evolution of their small business lending practices. Next, we’ll delve into CDFI small business lending strategies, reviewing the most common loan products offered and key principles for effective lending and portfolio management within this sector. We’ll then transition to an overview of the types of programming and capacity-building initiatives small business CDFIs typically offer alongside their loans. Finally, we’ll close with an outlook on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the CDFI small business lending space.

Location: This training will take place virtually via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with an agenda, logistical details, and their unique Zoom access link from OFN's Development Services team a few days prior to the training.

Registration Fee: $140 per person for OFN Members; $215 per person for General/Non-Members. Please note that registration fees for this training are subsidized as it is sponsored by the Citi Foundation.

OFN TRAINING: Structured with practitioners in mind.

✔ Gain practical, actionable insights -Through interactive learning, you’ll gain the tools, resources, and ability to start translating concepts into practice at your organization immediately.

✔ Maximize your time - OFN offers training adjacent to all our in-person events, so arrive early or stay later at regional meetings, the Small Business Finance Forum, or the annual OFN Conference to attend our in-person trainings! We also host trainings virtually and at our Washington, D.C., headquarters.

✔ Build your network - Through networking activities and discussions, you’ll connect with fellow professionals and leaders in the CDFI community.

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