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A national membership-driven coalition that empowers Black-Led CDFI CEOs members to lead and grow their institutional operations, teams, and social impact.

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From curating timely conversations and meaningful networking moments to weaving the spirit of New Orleans throughout the experience, every detail of ONWARD 2026 is designed with purpose.

#Onward

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Final Day to Vote for The Luminary Awards - https://t.co/ihkAo8D1JP

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We are incredibly grateful to @firstcitizens for serving as our presenting sponsor for our 2026 Annual Conference. Your support reflects a shared commitment to investing in CDFIs, strengthening communities, and creating spaces where leaders can build together.

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In 15 days, our 2026 Annual Conference will kickoff!

Learn more about the insightful conversations and powerful networking opportunities we have in store: https://t.co/ortXLmPBYH

See you there!

#Onward

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Thank you to @BizNewOrleans for spotlighting our President & CEO Amber Banks and the 2026 Annual Conference as we prepare to bring leaders from across the country to New Orleans.

Read more: https://t.co/vYINOXETeP

#BizNewOrleans #Onward

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We’re excited to announce that Xavier Ramey, Founder & CEO of Justice Informed, will headline our Member Exclusive Kickoff Breakfast at ONWARD 2026 on June 16.

Registration closes in two days on May 31 – register here: https://t.co/Ve24ahe0sn

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The deadline to submit proposals for Housing Justice Champions 2.0 is June 1.

We’re seeking partners who can help strengthen Black-led CDFIs as they advance housing policy solutions and drive measurable change in communities.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/03c7fRuurL

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Designed exclusively for Alliance Members, Capital Connect is a signature event bringing Black-led CDFIs and capital partners into the same space for meaningful, relationship-centered engagement.

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/uVG4V1K92T

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Luminary Awards Nominations Are Open! - https://t.co/keyVIO73d7

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🚨 Registration for ONWARD 2026 closes May 31.

ONWARD 2026 is where Black-led CDFI leaders come to connect, collaborate, and push the work forward.

New Orleans is ready. Are you?

🔗 Grab your spot now: https://t.co/uVG4V1K92T

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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

May we carry their memory forward with respect and appreciation. Our office is closed today in observance.

#MemorialDay

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We’re 25 days from our 2026 Annual Conference in New Orleans and trust us; you don’t want to miss what we have planned!

For more details on key agenda highlights, visit https://t.co/dm6aGA7V3V.

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From June 16–18, leaders and changemakers from across the country will come together for powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and lasting impact.

🔗 Your spot is waiting for you — register today: https://t.co/YtYVTNdZmA

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In New Orleans, ONWARD will bring together generations of leadership, shared experiences, and collective vision to strengthen the future of Black-led community finance.

Registration closes May 31. Don’t wait – register today: https://t.co/uVG4V1K92T

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We welcome Bill Bynum, CEO of @hopecreditunion, as keynote speaker for The Luminary Awards Masquerade Ball celebrating the leaders lighting the path toward economic justice and transformative impact.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/uVG4V1K92T

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We’re seeking experienced consultants in housing policy, advocacy strategy, and coalition-building to help organizations move from planning to measurable policy impact.

🔗 Learn more & view the RFP: https://t.co/Dhz8V5ehkP

#HousingJustice #CDFIs

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The Alliance Annual Conference equips Black CDFI CEOs with the tools, resources, and connections needed to expand their capacity, strengthen their operations, and lead with confidence.

For more information, visit https://t.co/LCS3EhNEcc.

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Our President & CEO, Amber Banks, recently joined leaders in New Orleans for the Future of Black Institutions Symposium hosted by @frontline_sol, where she spoke on the future of Black institutions, collective power, and building long-term prosperity.

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Congratulations to President & CEO Mark Robertson and the @pcrsbdc team on the opening of their new headquarters in Los Angeles! 🎉 Our Founder, Lenwood V. Long, Sr., and members of The Alliance Board attended to support the impactful work PCR continues to lead in the community.

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Our first affordability series article, "Housing Affordability, Economic Strain, and the Limits of Easy Answers," examines how affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult to attain for many households.

🔗 Read here: https://t.co/uwcaN0DRw3

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