Intersection of CDFI and Financial Inclusion

Established in 1994, the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund has been a critical tool in the toolbox for financial institutions – particularly credit unions – used to strengthen their lending approaches to maximize serving historically underserved communities. Since the inception of Inclusiv in 1975 (formerly the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions), we have asserted that fair financial services and products are a fundamental right for all. As a result, our services to credit union members have included assisting Community Development Credit Unions (CDCU) with CDFI certification, education, and technical assistance to increase financial inclusion.

In this session you will learn about the CDFI Fund, CDFI certification and Inclusiv’s services to support a range of efforts to increase financial inclusion at your credit union.