In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting a few of NFF’s women-led and -serving clients advancing impact across the sector!

On Thursday 3/26/26 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET, join NFF's Senior Director of Loan Origination Ines Marino Torres for a virtual panel by @nyculture.bsky.social exploring financing strategies to support growth, space acquisition, equipment, and other major investments. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

NFF's Jessica LaBarbera will be at @fedcommunities.bsky.social National Community Investment Conference on March 25, 2026 at 1:45 pm MST presenting alongside other sector leaders. The session will include strategies for harnessing various capital sources to deepen community impact. See you there!

Together with our friends at @hscny.bsky.social, we’re raising our voices for #JustPay. Nonprofit human service workers who care for our communities deserve fair and equitable pay. Between 3/17-24: Email State Legislators and Tag the Governor for #JustPay! secure.everyaction.com/xA5_Wk3-Dkqw...

NFF's Senior Director of Housing Sue McPhedran is joining thousands of leaders, advocates, and innovators across the housing, homelessness, and movement-building ecosystem this week in Sacramento at Housing California's 2026 Annual Conference. 🏘️ If you're there too, be sure to say hi!

If you've followed us for a while, you've probably heard us mention New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). But what are they, and why do they matter? NFF's Vice President of NMTC, Onika Lewis, breaks it down in our latest newsletter. Read the full newsletter: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=5f92fd04a9...

Without economic security, worker well-being remains elusive. How can funders support worker well-being for healthier staff, more resilient nonprofits, and stronger communities? Our new report on the state of worker well-being in California breaks down strategies for success. nff.org/insights/wor...

Big thanks to Mike Scutari at @insidephilanthropy.com for spotlighting NFF’s new report on worker well-being, "The Heart of the Sector." Read the article (subscription required): www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/a-new-r... Explore the report: nff.org/insights/wor...

Big thanks to Mike Scutari at @insidephilanthropy.com for spotlighting NFF’s new report on worker well-being, "The Heart of the Nonprofit Sector." Read the article (subscription required): www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/a-new-r... Explore the report: nff.org/insights/wor...

As #nonprofits navigate a turbulent period in history, their relationship with #government continues to evolve. Join NFF’s VP of Marketing & Communications Jen Talansky on 3/24 at 1 PM ET for an @urbaninstitute.bsky.social convening addressing this and more. Register: urbn.is/CNPConvening

Public and private funders have a powerful role to play in supporting nonprofit worker well-being. Check out our report on funding and implementing worker well-being. nff.org/insights/wor...

Late government payments put real strain on nonprofits. NFF’s Senior Director of Community Engagement, Edward Ubiera, recently testified at the @council.nyc.gov Committee on Contracts Oversight Hearing about what that means for nonprofits and the communities they serve.

"I was in Washington, D.C. recently, advocating for the CDFI sector and the role we play in bringing our own capital and bank capital to invest in communities that might not otherwise have access," says Jen Talansky. Read more from Jen and other NFF leaders: nff.org/insights/202...

We're excited to see NFF's State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey data featured in @forbes.com! Thank you for the mention, Dr. Jody Levison-Johnson. Check it out here: www.forbes.com/councils/for...

"Partnering with NFF provided the funding necessary to complete the South City Early Childhood Education Center [...] Now the center can become a productive asset for the neighborhood serve more families," says Alex Willis Boddie, VP of Development, ComCap Partners. More at nff.org/insights/sou...

Hot off the presses, NFF's new research shares field-tested practices nonprofits are implementing to take care of their workers and prevent burnout. See how nonprofits are approaching everything from flexible work to robust benefits, and more. Learn more here: nff.org/insights/wor...

Owning real estate helps families build generational wealth and achieve stability. It’s more complex for nonprofits, but facility ownership can benefit both orgs and their communities. Learn how funders and CDFIs can support nonprofits pursuing ownership: nff.org/insights/roo...

What would it look like to intentionally fund #nonprofit staff and the systems that support them? 💭Join a panel exploring the promise, tensions, and practical implications of Staff Operating Support (S.O.S.) — a funding concept designed to directly invest in nonprofit people and internal systems.

A new chapter of revitalization is unfolding in Memphis’ South City neighborhood! Developed by Urban Renaissance Partners, Inc. and ComCap Partners, a once-abandoned junior high school is being transformed into a vibrant new early childhood education center. nff.org/insights/sou...

Fresh off the press! Our latest charter newsletter features our partnership with Level Field Facilities Fund in the launch of the LFFF National Fund – plus, say hello to Anne Robinson at the Georgia Charter Association Conference from March 9 to 11! Read it here: mailchi.mp/nff/feb-2026...

We're SO proud of this spotlight on our CEO & President Aisha Benson 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Aisha for this incredible recognition in Parkes Philanthropy's 2026 Impact Icons list! See the full list of Black nonprofit leaders building our futures: parkesphilanthropy.com/impact-icons...

“Donor-advised fund assets were $326 billion at the end of 2024 and continuing to grow rapidly. And [...] there is real energy around how capital can organize, move, co-partner with community, and ultimately solve many of our society’s inexorable problems.” – Rakiba Kibria nff.org/insights/202...

ICYMI: Aisha Benson, Bea De la Torre, Michelle Jackson, & Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham contributed an article to @cityandstateny.bsky.social urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to improve how the city works with community-based nonprofits. Hint: it starts with paying them fairly. Read more: learn-nff.org/4aeKhrd

“This project shows how community-centered work – listening to local voices, understanding needs, and responding with care – can create meaningful and lasting impact,” reflects Onika Lewis, Vice President of New Markets Tax Credits at NFF. Read Legacy Elementary's full story: nff.org/insights/leg...

“In 2026, NFF is doubling down on financing the production of more affordable and supportive housing to address [the housing] crisis," says David Streim. See how we're shaping the future of the sector: nff.org/insights/202...

Dear nonprofit leader, it's #Pisces season! The next few weeks are a time for connection and creativity. What might the stars have in store? As you explore the possibilities, our new blog by Meadow Didier and Sarah Stricklin offers practical guidance for the journey ahead: nff.org/insights/dem...

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few of NFF’s Black-led and -serving clients who are creating remarkable impact in their communities and across the sector.

"Cross-sector partners from government, philanthropy, and CDFIs are increasingly leveraging each of their strengths to collaboratively respond to local or regional low-cost capital needs," says Jess LaBarbera. See how we're shaping the future of the sector: nff.org/insights/202...

You’ve got mail! 💌 We've just sent our February newsletter, featuring an opening note from our CEO, Aisha Benson, plus the latest resources and updates from NFF. Read more: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=5f92fd04a9... Subscribe to our newsletter: nff.org/stay-connect...

“We’re in a bittersweet moment of selective awakening: bitter because nonprofit leaders have long carried the weight of our historical truths and the cyclical nature of public awareness, and sweet because we continue to hold a shared vision of what our communities can become,” says Dorothy Jones.

#NYC nonprofits, we hope you'll join us for the next part of our free financial management technical assistance series! Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Register for 3/17 workshop: nff-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Register for 3/19 group coaching: nff-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What are the benefits when nonprofits own their facilities? Our State of the Sector Survey shows alignment between owners and aspiring owners on how ownership helps organizations and communities. But budget and other factors play a role. Learn more in our new analysis: nff.org/insights/roo...

“What we witnessed in Uvalde was a community moving forward with remarkable strength, faith, and resilience,” says NFF CCO Kareem Thomas. “Being invited into that space, and trusted to support that journey, was an honor – and a responsibility I don’t take lightly.” Read more: nff.org/insights/leg...

💘 Love is in the air… can you feel it? ICYMI: nonprofits, Aisha Benson's love letter was written with you in mind. 💌 This #ValentinesDay, we hope you'll check it out! nff.org/insights/lov...

“There is growing momentum around community ownership of assets, which means that community members have ownership and governance of assets that build collective wealth and well-being,” says Kristin Giantris. See how we're shaping the future of the sector in 2026: nff.org/insights/202...

"I’m hopeful that funders and nonprofit leaders will unite and invest in advocacy so government at every level recognizes and values nonprofits as true operating partners in serving our country," says Annie Chang. See how we're shaping the future of the sector in 2026: nff.org/insights/202...

We're honored to partner with United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley to further their work of addressing the multifaceted health and social needs of older adults in the Central Valley. Read more in their client feature! nff.org/insights/uni...

Nonprofits are navigating tough economic times – and #funders can offer meaningful support. In her latest blog, NFF’s Senior Director of Consulting Kristine Alvarez shares four ways for funders to make a real difference. nff.org/insights/fun...

In a new piece on nff.org, our President and CEO Aisha Benson shares her deep appreciation for the countless nonprofits who continue to show up relentlessly for our communities. Plus, hear from several NFF leaders on key trends shaping the sector and how we're advancing them: nff.org/insights/202...

NYC’s nonprofits will make or break Mayor Mamdani’s agenda. Read how the city can support a critical sector by ending bad practices, in a new @cityandstateny.bsky.social article by Aisha Benson, Beatriz de la Torre, Michelle Jackson, and Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham: nff.org/insights/nyc...

We are hiring a Manager, Portfolio Management who plays a critical role serving as the primary post‑closing partner to our borrowers and ensuring strong portfolio performance, thoughtful risk management, and responsive client support. Join us! job-boards.greenhouse.io/nonprofitfin...

NFF’s financing dropped COPO's facility costs from $25,000 to $8,000 a month. With these savings, #COPO expanded its programs and remains an anchor in the communities it serves and loves. We’re proud to have partnered with them to make it happen. Dive in: nff.org/insights/cop...

We are excited to share a meaningful career opportunity – NFF is hiring a Manager, General Counsel who plays a key role in ensuring our lending activities are executed with rigor, compliance, and care. Apply at: job-boards.greenhouse.io/nonprofitfin...

How can we support smaller nonprofits looking to tap into the benefits of real estate ownership? Our new analysis breaks down nonprofit facility ownership and offers solutions for nonprofits and the funders and CDFIs who support them. Read the piece: nff.org/insights/roo...

NFF is thrilled to partner with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to boost the financial strength of nonprofits that educate, feed, house, enrich, and otherwise serve Greater #Atlanta communities. Apply for the Nonprofit Sector Sustainability Fund: cfgreateratlanta.org/nonprofit-se...

We're proud to finance a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) project with United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, deploying $12 million in #NMTC to build a new PACE Center in Fresno, CA. 🩺 Read their client feature: nff.org/insights/uni...

NFF is seeking a Director, Loan Origination in Northern California’s Bay Area to further the impact of our capital for community-centered nonprofits. Learn more and apply: job-boards.greenhouse.io/nonprofitfin...

We celebrate our partnership with @td-bank.bsky.social in delivering our recent NYC in-person workshop, Strategies for Nonprofits Navigating Uncertainty. We encourage #nonprofits seeking financial management guidance to access our suite of free resources at nff.org/resources/.

We’re excited to share a new report from our partners at @npvote.bsky.social, which draws on #NFFSurvey data from organizations involved in civic engagement and advocacy. Be sure to check it out at www.nonprofitvote.org/on-the-front....

You might be hearing a lot about scenario planning lately and wondering if it's the right tool for you in these uncertain times. In a new blog, NFF's Meadow Didier and Sarah Stricklin unpack what it is in an easy to follow guide. Be sure to check it out! nff.org/insights/dem...