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The Public Finance Initiative is an organization centering #equity, #sustainability & inclusive growth principles in public finance, led by Lourdes German

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This #PrideMonth, PFI celebrates the #LGBTQ individuals, leaders, advocates, and community members helping to build stronger, more resilient communities. We believe thriving communities are created when everyone has the opportunity to participate, belong, and shape the future.
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Want to stay in the know about news, program announcements, and leadership insights from the #PublicFinanceInitiative? Sign up for our monthly #newsletter and be the first to know about updates, webinars, info sessions & more! 📨 Join our email list: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…
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Congrats to our friends Rip Rapson (kresgefdn) and Rich Besser (RWJF)! They were both named as #Time100 leaders & innovators in philanthropy. Check out the following article to learn more about the work Rip and Rich are doing in the philanthropic world: time.com/article/2026/05/14/…

TIME100 Philanthropy: The People Shaping Giving in 2026

The new leaders in philanthropy, many of whom are accustomed to great success in their own fields, are eager to see impact and see it now

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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country and communities. Today, we reflect on the values of service, stewardship, and community. #MemorialDay #CommunityImpact
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This AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the leadership, contributions, and impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Stronger communities are built through inclusion and investment in people. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CommunityImpact #AAPI
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Our Advisory Board Chair Betty Francisco, CEO of bosimpact, was named one of Boston’s most influential people by bostonmagazine! We are lucky to count Betty as a colleague and advisor, and we wish her many congratulations on this well-deserved honor: bostonmagazine.com/boston-po…
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Happy Mother's Day 💐 Today, we celebrate all the mothers, mother-figures, and maternal mentors in our lives—and beyond!—making a positive difference in the world.
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In partnership with the OEOAZGOV & GFOA, we were thrilled to host a workshop for local & Tribal leaders in AZ focused on strengthening capital planning and funding infrastructure: oeo.az.gov/news/gada-and-par… Photos by Ryan Williams Photography
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This Earth Month, we’re spotlighting nature-based solutions—and the funding gap holding them back. PFI’s report by Ryan Littman-Quinn and Peter Hamlin explores how public finance can help scale impact. Download the report: cdn.prod.website-files.com/6… #EarthMonth #ClimateSolutions
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This Earth Month, equity matters. Saint Paul’s “tree equity” initiative shows how climate investments can prioritize underserved communities. Explore the case study: bit.ly/4chggXC #EarthMonth #EnvironmentalJustice
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This Earth Month, check out this report from the Center for Community Investment on equitable investment and climate resilience. #EarthMonth #ClimateResilience Read more: bit.ly/4mEBt2h
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We are excited to share that our Executive Director Lourdes German has been selected as a 2026 rockefellerfdn U.S. Big Bets Fellow! rockefellerfoundation.org/ne…
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As Women’s History Month wraps up, we honor the women leading the way in public finance. Their vision, innovation, and dedication strengthen communities and inspire the next generation. #WomensHistoryMonth #PublicFinance #Leadership
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A major congrats to our friends at RCACorg on a record-breaking fiscal year in 2025! Last year RCAC closed 72 loans, which totaled $104,054,124 across 12 states. rcac.org/rcac-loan-fund-demo… #rcac #ruralcommunitydevelopment #communityinvestment #economicinfrastructure

RCAC Loan Fund demonstrates impact in rural, Indigenous communities with record-breaking year - RCAC

West Sacramento, CA – During its fiscal year 2025, Rural Community Assistance Corporation closed 72 loans, which totaled a record-breaking $104,054,124 in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,...

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We're proud to have partnered with mdhousing's #DivisionofJustCommunities to host a landmark two-day workshop on people-centered placemaking in #ruralandsmallcities across the state this week! #communitydevelopment #ruralcommunities Photo: Maryland Corporate Photographer
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PFI and MCIC convened leaders from across Maryland to explore equitable financing tools and strategies for rural investment, spotlighting gaps in past New Markets Tax Credit deployments and building capacity for community-driven change #PublicFinance #MCIC bit.ly/3ZUOw5r
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Over the past four years, through the end of 2025, we are proud to have worked in 47 U.S. States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Read more in our 2025 Year in Review recap: publicfinanceinitiative.com/… #publicfinanceinitiative
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