Understanding the CDFI Certification Application

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Do you want to better understand the revised CDFI Certification Application, including updates to the FAQ, important dates and deadlines?

<h3>Training 2: Understand the CDFI Certification Application</h3><p>Please join CAMEO on<strong><strong> Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00am PT </strong></strong>for a comprehensive course on navigating the revised CDFI Certification Application process, whether you are seeking certification for the first time or are currently certified and in need of re-certification. Gain valuable insights into the revised application, including updated FAQs, important dates, and timelines.</p>

<h3>Fee to Participate</h3><p>Non Member Pricing: $200<br>CAMEO Member Pricing: $100<br>U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance’s Business Impact Group Cohort Member Pricing: $50<br><br>Please contact Dara Dado (ddado@CAMEOnetwork.org) for the CAMEO Member or U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance’s Business Impact Group Member discount codes.</p>

<h3>About the Instructors</h3><p>This course being offered from CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy will be presented by <strong><strong>Donna Fabiani. </strong></strong>Donna Fabiani, Founder of Fabiani Advisors LLC, with 30+ years in community development finance, specializes in consulting for CDFIs and stakeholders. She designs and manages capacity-building programs, leads strategic planning, aids CDFI certification, offers fundraising support, and educates about CDFIs. Previously, she directed OFN’s Capacity Building and Research for 14 years, overseeing programs, conferences, forums, and research. Before joining OFN, she spent eight years at the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund, managing research, leading data collection initiative development, and underwriting CDFIs. Donna holds a B.A. from Colby College and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton.</p>

<h3>Questions Regarding Course Content?</h3><p>Please contact Douglas Craven: Senior Program Manager, CDFI Programs at dcraven@CAMEOnetwork.org.</p>

<h3>CAMEO Membership</h3><p>To learn more about CAMEO membership benefits and pricing, please click <a href="https://cameonetwork.org/cameo-membership/join-cameo/" title="https://cameonetwork.org/cameo-membership/join-cameo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Scholarships are available for organizations that qualify. Please contact Dara Dado at ddado@CAMEOnetwork.org to learn more.</p><p>Note: See <a href="https://cameonetwork.org/uncategorized/image-release-form/" title="https://cameonetwork.org/uncategorized/image-release-form/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Image Release Form</a> for more details.</p>

<h3>Who should attend this course?</h3><p>Given our intending funding and audience for these classes, the basic requirement is that you represent a nonprofit organization who is intending to make loans, a CDFI, or mission-based lender. We unfortunately are not able to accommodate for profit companies.</p><p>To ensure a focused and interactive learning environment, we encourage <strong><strong>no more than 3 or 4 participants per organization.</strong></strong></p>

<p>CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy is pleased to offer its CDFI Certification series, designed specifically to support microlending and small business lending CDFI loan funds in navigating the new CDFI Certification requirements and application process. This training is valuable for both emerging CDFIs seeking certification and currently certified CDFIs working to maintain compliance with the updated standards.<br><br>We have two training opportunities for you. Take one or take both. See details below:<br>Training 1: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320548168119?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-cdfi-certification-seven-tests-tickets-852463159257">Understanding the CDFI Certification – Seven Tests</a><br>Training 2: Understand the CDFI Certification Application</p>

<p><strong><strong>If you're interested in other CAMEO Training's like this, make sure to check out our other training and events using the link's below!</strong></strong><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1337185370439?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1337185370439?aff=oddtdtcreator">QuickBooks Essentials: Best Practices, Challenges &amp; Principles</a> - May 5 at 2:15PM PT</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330191190659?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330191190659?aff=oddtdtcreator">Technology Training Series Session 1: Technology Strategy</a> - May 15 at 10AM PT</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330197098329?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330197098329?aff=oddtdtcreator">Technology Training Series Session 2: Technology Deployment</a> - May 22 at 10AM PT</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330204570679?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330204570679?aff=oddtdtcreator">Technology Training Series Session 3: Technology Management</a> - May 29 at 10AM PT</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1219728222949?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1219728222949?aff=oddtdtcreator">2025 CAMEO Network Summit</a> - May 28 and May 29 in Sacramento</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1311977753779?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1311977753779?aff=oddtdtcreator">Overview of Lending Functional Alignment</a> - June 3 at 10AM PT</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320542190239?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320542190239?aff=oddtdtcreator">CDFI History and Impact</a> - June 5 at 10AM PT</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320548168119?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320548168119?aff=oddtdtcreator">Understanding the CDFI Certification – Seven Tests</a> - June 18 at 10AM PT</li></ul>

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