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CDFI Careers

Industry Overview

People join CDFIs from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. This variety of skills and experience helps mission-driven financial institutions expand access to capital and create meaningful impact in the communities they serve.

Learn more about the history of the field, the leaders and organizations that built the movement, and the impact that continues to draw purpose-driven professionals to the industry today.

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Career Pathways

CDFIs are lending institutions, but their work extends beyond making loans. They rely on the expertise of policy advocates, researchers, fundraisers, operations specialists, marketers, and more to advance their mission.

Explore career pathways across the industry and find resources to grow your skills and expand your impact.

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Interested in the industry, but unsure where you fit? Our CDFI Career Quiz can help!

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