Philanthropists & Foundations
Co-creating new solutions for outsized social and economic impact.
Those who support economic justice, small businesses, and community wealth-building are facing a changed environment with ever-growing needs. To create persistent change, CRF brings foundations and other philanthropic organizations to the table to help create new strategies that build stronger local economies, create jobs, and support economic mobility.
Our work with Philanthropists & Foundations include:
Attracting additional philanthropic dollars for enhanced support
Sharing clear impact metrics through data and analytics
Co-creating solutions that impact multiple stakeholders and beneficiaries
Navigating complex barriers to philanthropic investment
Our Approach
Program Planning & Design
Program Management
We work hand-in-hand with our partners to execute on community-specific plans, outlining roles and responsibilities for all players and ensuring collaboration throughout all project phases.
Program Evaluation
Bringing it all together.
Each of CRF’s solution offerings are critical components of our program offerings for small businesses. Depending on the needs of each community served, CRF has the ability to draw on its expertise in lending, technology, and services to inform program creation.
CRF Lending
Leverage our lending products to increase the flow of capital to small businesses.CRF Services
Amplify your small business lending programs with capacity-building services.CRF Technology
Expand your reach and grow lending capacity through integrated technology solutions that enable opportunity.Ready to Chat?
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Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.