Join the CDFI Coalition
- Are a CDFI that wants to be actively involved in policy and advocacy to increase resources for and advance the role of CDFIs as a vital and necessary component of our nation’s financial services framework.
- Are an organization that works in related fields that support the work of CDFIs.
- Are an individual not affiliated with an organization working with or supportive of the mission of CDFIs.
CDFIs & Organizations
- Membership is open to CDFIs and other organizations that want to support CDFIs.
- Dues are based on your organization’s operating budget, as reported on IRS Form 990 for non-profit organizations, or equivalent documents for banks, credit unions and for-profit organizations.
- May serve on Coalition Board of Directors, serve as a Chair of a CDFI Coalition and serve as a member of a CDFI Coalition Committee.
- Access to policy discussions and analysis
- Access to members-only materials
- Receive E-News which alerts members to timely and important information on federal actions and programs affecting CDFIs
Individuals
- This category is reserved for individuals, including government employees, those not affiliated with an organization, or whose employer has less than 4 employee. With prior approval, academics may join the CDFI Coalition as individuals.
- May serve on CDFI Coalition committees
- Access to policy discussions and analysis
- Access to members-only materials
- Receive E-News which alerts members to timely and important information on federal actions and programs affecting CDFIs
Students & Retirees
- A reduced rate is offered to university students (with valid school ID) and retired individuals.
- May serve on CDFI Coalition committees
- Access to policy discussions and analysis
- Access to members-only materials
- Receive E-News which alerts members to timely and important information on federal actions and programs affecting CDFIs
Organizations and individuals are eligible to join the CDFI Coalition.
Membership is open to CDFIs and other organizations that want to support CDFIs. Please contact Deidre Swesnik (Deidre@Rapoza.org) with any questions.
Dues are based on your organization’s operating budget, as reported on IRS Form 990 for non-profit organizations, or equivalent documents for banks, credit unions and for-profit organizations.
Annual dues are as follows:
| Operating Budget | Annual Dues | First time members |
| $10 million and above | $3,500 | $1,750 |
| $5 million – $10 million | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| $1.5 million – $5 million | $1,500 | $750 |
| Under $1.5 million | $500 | $250 |
As a special incentive, the Coalition is offering a one-time, 50 percent discount on the dues for any organization that has not been a member in the past.
It is expected that a single individual will represent the organizational member in Coalition activities, including serving on committees or the Board of Directors.
Organizations and individuals are eligible to join the CDFI Coalition. Membership is open to CDFIs, individuals, and other organizations that want to support CDFIs. Please contact Deidre Swesnik (Deidre@Rapoza.org) with any questions.
The individual membership category is reserved for those not affiliated with an organization (or an organization of 3 or fewer employees), government officials, retired individuals and students. With prior approval, academics may join the CDFI Coalition as individuals.
Dues for individual membership is as follows:
- Students (with valid school ID) $ 25
- Retired individuals: $100
- State, Local or Federal employees: $250
- All others: $500
Benefits for individual membership:
- May serve on CDFI Coalition committees
- Access to policy discussions and analysis
- Access to members-only materials
- Receive E-News which alerts members to timely and important information
on federal actions and programs affecting CDFIs