MINNESOTA CDFI COALITION

What they do

CDFI Peer Learning and Leadership Development Works With CDFIs Across The State to Identify Shared Areas for Learning, Support, and Collaboration to Strengthen Individual CDFIs and The Field As A Whole. This Includes Online and In-person Convenings, Discussions, and Professional Development and Shared Learning. Learning Opportunities - Delivery of Monthly Topical Calls On Topics Critical to The CDFI Sector Conference - First Ever Conference for The Minnesota CDFI Coalition, With 140 Attendees Hearing From 27 Speakers Across 13 Sessions Advocacy Day - Day At The Minnesota State Capitol With Advocacy Meeting and Network Trainings and Connections Research - Sector-wide Research of Minnesota CDFIs to Set Baseline Understanding and Map Activity Federal Advocacy - Unified Communications for Minnesota CDFIs On Federal Issues, Including Sign-on Letters and Meetings With Elected Officials Communications - Regular Coalition Communications and Creation of Narrative and Storytelling Materials