The Public Finance Initiative is an organization centering #equity, #sustainability & inclusive growth principles in public finance, led by Lourdes German
Congrats to our friends Rip Rapson (kresgefdn) and Rich Besser (RWJF)! They were both named as #Time100 leaders & innovators in philanthropy. Check out the following article to learn more about the work Rip and Rich are doing in the philanthropic world: https://t.co/vptm6tOeih
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country and communities.
Today, we reflect on the values of service, stewardship, and community.
#MemorialDay#CommunityImpact
This AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the leadership, contributions, and impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Stronger communities are built through inclusion and investment in people.
#AAPIHeritageMonth#CommunityImpact#AAPI
Our Advisory Board Chair Betty Francisco, CEO of bosimpact, was named one of Boston’s most influential people by bostonmagazine! We are lucky to count Betty as a colleague and advisor, and we wish her many congratulations on this well-deserved honor: https://t.co/tF0dJOgw9m
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Happy Mother's Day 💐 Today, we celebrate all the mothers, mother-figures, and maternal mentors in our lives—and beyond!—making a positive difference in the world.
In partnership with the OEOAZGOV & GFOA, we were thrilled to host a workshop for local & Tribal leaders in AZ focused on strengthening capital planning and funding infrastructure: https://t.co/G0M7XvUQ2i
Photos by Ryan Williams Photography
This Earth Month, we’re spotlighting nature-based solutions—and the funding gap holding them back.
PFI’s report by Ryan Littman-Quinn and Peter Hamlin explores how public finance can help scale impact.
Download the report: https://t.co/fucQ61sUFi
#EarthMonth#ClimateSolutions
This Earth Month, equity matters. Saint Paul’s “tree equity” initiative shows how climate investments can prioritize underserved communities.
Explore the case study: https://t.co/B9O7WsJzZM
#EarthMonth#EnvironmentalJustice
This Earth Month, check out this report from the Center for Community Investment on equitable investment and climate resilience.
#EarthMonth#ClimateResilience
Read more: https://t.co/w1m2MPvWTk
We are excited to share that our Executive Director Lourdes German has been selected as a 2026 rockefellerfdn U.S. Big Bets Fellow! https://t.co/9bBFVAZW45
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As Women’s History Month wraps up, we honor the women leading the way in public finance. Their vision, innovation, and dedication strengthen communities and inspire the next generation. #WomensHistoryMonth#PublicFinance#Leadership
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PFI and MCIC convened leaders from across Maryland to explore equitable financing tools and strategies for rural investment, spotlighting gaps in past New Markets Tax Credit deployments and building capacity for community-driven change
#PublicFinance#MCIC
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Over the past four years, through the end of 2025, we are proud to have worked in 47 U.S. States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Read more in our 2025 Year in Review recap: https://t.co/6PJ7lS5Kj7
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February is Black History Month — a time to reflect on the leadership and resilience of Black communities nationwide. At Public Finance Initiative, we remain committed to advancing inclusive, equitable public finance systems for all.
#BlackHistoryMonth