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CRF boosts small business lending with private partner
April 3, 2024 (MINNEAPOLIS) In a new partnership, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) and Mission Driven Finance aim to accelerate and
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Shared commitment. United purpose. Collective impact for small business.
Advancing Corporate Social Responsibility
Exceed your corporate and social responsibility (CSR) goals. Partner with CRF to co-create strategies and programs that generate impact in the communities where you work and maximize your CSR efforts.
Whether you want to connect vendors to responsible financing, support community initiatives, or simply provide financial contributions, CRF offers a variety of options for corporations.
What We Offer Corporations
Access to detailed data for reporting
Opportunities to leverage additional philanthropic dollars
Collaborative program development
Our Approach
Our deep knowledge of program design and administration gives communities that work with us advantages in realizing their goals.
Program Planning & Design
After being invited by community members, CRF and our partners listen and learn about the local economic landscape, including the key players and stakeholders, business environment, challenges and gaps in financial services.
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
We’re always seeking to improve the way we work with communities. CRF evaluates each solution during and after implementation to measure success and impact, modifying the strategy as appropriate for best results.
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.
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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
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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.
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