The Largest National Convening for Black-led Community Development Financial Institutions
For Immediate Release
June 11, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) announces its 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference, convening over 200 Black-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) leaders, funders, speakers, and community advocates to advance economic justice within Black communities across the United States. This event will take place June 24–27, 2025, at the Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Boulevard, in Charleston, SC.
This year’s conference, The Power of Service: Leading with Purpose, Serving with Passion, represents a pivotal opportunity for funders, partners, and financial institutions committed to advancing racial equity through investment. The event is supported by numerous sponsors including South Carolina Community Loan Fund, PNC Bank, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, Goldman Sachs OMBW, Goldman Sachs UIG, and TD Bank.
Attendees will have exclusive access to a dynamic lineup of programming designed to educate, inspire, and mobilize community development.
Key conference focus areas include:
- Insights from keynote speakers: Prominent figures and grassroots leaders will share actionable insights and visionary perspectives to inspire attendees to deepen their leadership, advocacy, and community-building work.
- Equipping CDFI leaders with community solutions: Attendees will engage in skill-building sessions focused on strengthening organizational capacity and fostering innovation to broaden their reach and drive greater impact.
- Opportunities for investment and partnership: A powerful opportunity for mission-driven investors and partners to engage with Black-led CDFIs exploring actionable ways to align capital with community-driven impact.
“It is critical that Black-led CDFIs are supported as they continue to bridge historic capital gaps and drive long-term economic development in Black and disinvested communities,” said Lenwood V. Long, Sr., CEO of The Alliance. “Due to the shifting landscape, the need for equity-centered solutions increases. This conference offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage with visionary leaders and serves as a timely opportunity to invest in organizations that are transforming underserved communities and advancing small business growth nationwide.”
The Conference will be a powerful convergence for leaders working to dismantle systemic barriers and build Black wealth. To learn more about The Alliance and its programs, visit https://aaacdfi.org/
For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact:
Iyanna Peoples
[email protected] /910-518-9201
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About The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) is a coalition of 120 CEOs of Black-led Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and mission-driven organizations, comprising loan funds, credit unions, venture capital firms, and non-profit developers. Since 2018, The Alliance’s network collectively services all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a result, members are uniquely positioned to address issues related to housing and access to capital for African American populations and communities. Learn more about The Alliance and its programs at http://www.aaacdfi.org.
