OFN Open Call for Innovations

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Which of the 4 categories does this innovation fit into?

Capital Solutions that change how CDFIs structure and capitalize: OFN is driving new capital and financing solutions to help CDFIs attract new investor types who can offer flexible, low-cost, long-term capital coupled with philanthropic support to grow CDFI balance sheets or financing tools.Financing Products that expand access to capital in low-income and underserved communities: OFN is developing gap-filling financing products for CDFIs; examples include technical products like working capital for small businesses, products to support community asset ownership, disaster recovery, secondary markets, and products to advance climate resilient infrastructure.Technology & Operational Efficiency innovations that transform how CDFIs conduct business: OFN is positioning CDFIs to take advantage of advances in AI, outsourcing, partnerships, and technology to improve productivity and operating models.  Data research, systems, and analytics:  OFN is supporting innovative data research, systems, and analytics that provide context and solutions to support CDFI scale, investment, and impact. 

Briefly describe your idea for an innovation that would benefit the CDFI community. Please note that this is a public forum, so please do not unintentionally disclose any proprietary, privileged, or confidential information.

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