disrupting systems for good
Leading strategies for equitable community economic development.
Outfront Impact is on a mission to strengthen locally rooted community organizations and CDFIs through compelling strategy, effective infrastructure, and outcome-driven programs and capital.
Our Commitment
Outfront Impact partners with non-profits, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), climate finance institutions, and community development organizations to strengthen strategy, governance, lending, and operations. With firsthand experience building organizations and CDFIs from the ground up, our team brings technical expertise and an unrelenting passion for and commitment to disinvested communities.
We offer practical, tailored support in areas like organizational development, strategic planning, loan fund operations, capitalization planning, board development, and CDFI certification — ensuring your organization is set-up to thrive. Grounded in values of accessibility and community-centered development, we provide guidance that aligns with your mission, from identifying funding opportunities to deploying capital and navigating compliance with confidence and cultural competence.
Our Services
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Organizational & Governance Re/Structuring
We know that impactful organizations have strong foundations made up of effective management, governance, and entity structures. We can help your team assess the success of these key assets and implement solutions to position the organization for success.
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Strategic Planning
Outfront Impact partners with mission-driven organizations to design clear, actionable strategies and plans rooted in equity, lived experience, and real-world constraints. We help leaders move from complexity to focus, aligning vision, structure, resources, and metrics so that plans actually drive impact.
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Lending and Program Design + Development
We help create powerful lending and technical assistance programs that fuel access to capital, borrower success, and loan fund sustainability. Through customized training, resources, and advisory solutions, we empower CDFIs to boost borrower capacity, minimize risk, and maximize deployment and community impact.
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Loan Fund Performance
We can help you boost impact and sustainability by assessing and optimizing loan fund mechanics, refining policies, and tailoring products to align with your mission. With data-driven insights and clear, actionable recommendations, we help you make meaningful adjustments that drive community impact and financial resilience.
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Coalition + Initiative Development
We collaborate with organizations to create dynamic, coalition-based initiatives that drive collective, systems-level community economic development. With expert guidance in strategy, collaboration, power mapping, and resource alignment, we help build powerful partnerships that amplify outcomes and foster demonstrated change at the local level.
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Education & Coaching
We equip boards and staff with the insights and skills needed to successfully launch loan funds or build a CDFI, demystifying the process and setting them up for success. Through tailored education sessions, we empower teams to make informed decisions, understand regulatory requirements, and build sustainable access to capital in their community.
Economic opportunity for the people, by the people.
Partner with us to develop culturally competent, community-centered solutions.