On January 7, 2026, CDFI Friendly America convened “CDFIs at a Crossroad: Taking Stock & Taking Action,” bringing together leaders from philanthropy, nonprofit advocacy and frontline CDFI practice to examine the critical choices facing community development financial institutions amid significant industry change.

Aaron Seybert of The Kresge Foundation, Oswaldo Acosta of CityFirst Enterprises, Diane Yentel of the National Council of Nonprofits and Mark Pinsky of CDFI Friendly America as moderator explored historical lessons, current threats and emerging opportunities that will shape CDFIs for the next decade.  The event launched The Future of CDFIs series, a new platform of virtual convenings designed to fuel strategic thinking and collective action across the fie

Presentation slides, opening remarks, and supplementary resources—including an American Banker article and the foundational 2001 “Taking Stock” paper—are available at cdfifriendlyamerica.com.