Preparing for CDFI Policy After Trump
In this webinar, Amir Kirkwood of Justice Climate Fund and Jeannine Jacokes from Partners for the Common Good reflect on what the shifting political landscape means for the future of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Rather than focusing only on challenges, the discussion looks forward and explores how CDFIs can adapt to tighter and less predictable capital flows while continuing to meet community needs. The speakers point to emerging opportunities in areas like clean energy and local investment, while also calling for stronger collaboration, shared infrastructure, and smarter use of data and technology to build resilience. At the same time, they emphasize the growing role of local and state-level engagement, and the importance of sustained, bipartisan advocacy to ensure CDFIs remain a central part of the economic development ecosystem.
