Council of Development Finance Agencies
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The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is a national association dedicated to advancing development finance concerns and interests.
About
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation’s leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing hundreds of public, private and non-profit development entities. M
embers are state, county and municipal development finance agencies and authorities that provide or otherwise support economic development financing programs as well as a variety of non-governmental and private organizations including bankers, underwriters, attorneys, financial advisors and other organizations interested in development finance. The Council was formed in 1982 with the mission to strengthen the efforts of state and local development finance agencies fostering job creation and economic growth through the use of tax-exempt and other public-private partnership finance programs. Today, CDFA has one of the strongest voices in the development finance industry and regularly communicates with Capitol Hill, state and local government leaders and the Federal Administration. The Council provides a number of avenues for assisting the development finance industry including education, advocacy, research, resources and networking. CDFA is ultimately the conduit linking development finance professionals together.
Services
Education
CDFA offers a range of educational programs and training courses focused on development finance, including the CDFA Training Institute, DFCP Program, and various introductory and advanced courses on topics such as bonds, tax credits, P3 finance, and housing finance.
Advocacy
CDFA advocates for development finance policies and initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels, engaging with Capitol Hill and government leaders to promote economic growth through public-private partnership finance programs.
Resources
CDFA provides a comprehensive collection of development finance resources, including an online resource database, federal financing clearinghouse, state financing program directory, and newsletters covering various finance topics.
Membership
CDFA offers membership benefits, including access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and participation in advocacy efforts, with options for dues, renewal, and sponsorship.
Events
CDFA organizes and hosts a variety of events, including webinars, summits, and training sessions, to facilitate learning and networking within the development finance community.
Credentials & Certifications
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