FUND Community Institute
Our Approach and Mission
FUND Community Institute (FUND CI) is a nonprofit think tank conducting independent studies, partner projects and commissioned research designed to encourage dialogue, share best practices, and promote innovation in the CDFI industry.
The mission of FUND CI is to build thriving communities through research, training, and facilitation of opportunities for knowledge sharing.
Research on the CDFI Industry
Research Reports
FUND CI has a demonstrated track record of industry research, including studies of the experiences of women in the CDFI industry, AI in the CDFI industry, CDFI certification readiness and the CDFI technology landscape, using surveys, case studies, interviews, and third-party data analysis.
Organizational Partners and Supporters
CDFI Friendly America
CDFI Research Consortium, Carsey Institute
CDFI Women’s Network
Creative Economy Finance Network
Credit Builders Alliance
FinRegLab
Minnesota CDFI Coalition
Moonwake Technologies
Opportunity Finance Network Conference
Wisdom Fund (CNote)
About Us
Fund CI was founded in 2017, born out of FUND Consulting, with a desire to provide research which supports the CDFI Industry.
Research Previews
