Nonprofit Finance Fund
Where Money Meets Mission
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Loans & Financing
NFF is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans to help nonprofits and social enterprises expand opportunities in their communities. With over 40 years of experience, our products have kept pace with the real-time needs of organizations that are contributing to the wellbeing and resilience of communities across the US. Our customized financing strengthens mission-driven organizations, with 50%+ of our lending going to nonprofits led by people of color.
We offer:
• Loans for facilities acquisition, construction, and improvements – because a building can be a critical component of mission success
• Loans and lines of credit to manage daily operations
• Bridge loans to help manage cash flow while waiting for money due from governments, foundations, or donors
• Growth capital to invest in infrastructure, upgrade systems, or finance future growth
• New Markets Tax Credits: federal program that attracts private capital into low-income communities
Financial Consulting
NFF consultants help nonprofits and funders connect money to mission and community impact.
We equip social-sector leaders to make financial decisions that best serve their missions, with 50%+ of our consulting services dedicated to nonprofits led by people of color.
Through one-on-one engagement, workshops, partnerships, and cross-sector initiatives, our clients are better able to:
• Connect mission, program goals, and results to financial strategy
• Budget and advocate for what it really costs to deliver on mission
• Fully understand their existing and potential business models
• Plan for varied financial and operational scenarios
• Engage and facilitate funding that promotes equity
• Confidently share their financial story with stakeholders and supporters
Where we work
External reviews

Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
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Nonprofit Finance Fund
Board of directorsas of 10/06/2022
Henry Ramos
Mauer Kunst Consulting
Aisha Benson
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Stephen DeBerry
Bronze Investments
John Taylor
Development Capital Partners LLC; Tierney Management, LLC
Dr. Phillip Clay
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Georgette Wong
Mauer Kunst Consulting
Jennifer Anglade
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Rodney Foxworth
Common Future
Chris Iglesias
The Unity Council
Nike Irvin
ZWN, Inc
Rob McKay
McKay Family Foundation
Lisa Williams
Goldman Sachs
Berit Ashla
Fremont Group
Kristina Dixon
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Ivy Draughan
Loyola Law School
Allyn Maxfield-Steele
Highlander Research & Education Center
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
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