NALCAB

NALCAB's network of more than 200 community economic development organizations and CDFIs, spanning all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico, served over 3 million people in 2025 through capital, capacity building, community, and collective voice.   See the work that made it possible in our 2025 Annual Report, Leading the Way | Abriendo Caminos!   https://lnkd.in/dFHaRqAj

🚨 Early Bird pricing ends tomorrow, June 30!   Secure your spot at the NALCAB National Conference and save while investing in an experience designed to deliver exceptional return on investment. Join community and economic development leaders from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.   Register before prices increase! https://lnkd.in/g3mFxjqA

Did you know that we broke ground at 109 N San Saba last year?! This iconic building has a rich history of serving the Latino community of San Antonio. Originating in 1949 as the West Side State Bank, this landmark was pivotal in shaping the economic landscape for the city’s historical Latino community.  Our capital campaign theme, Roots of Resilience: Returning to our Roots, Building for the Future embodies the enduring legacy of 109 N San Saba. It reflects our unwavering dedication to nurturing economic growth and stability for Latino communities nationwide.   Interested in supporting our capital campaign? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/d5kEy-FC Or contact us at: Donate@nalcab.org

📣 Interested in sponsoring the NALCAB 2026 National Conference? Join us September 15–17 in San Antonio as community and economic development leaders from across the country come together to drive economic capital, build transformational wealth in communities, and foster professional development opportunities that help organizations strengthen and advance work in the communities they serve. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Connect with NALCAB’s national network and support this premier gathering of practitioners, partners, and changemakers. 📧 Contact Aesparza@nalcab.org for sponsorship information. #NALCAB2026 #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #SponsorshipOpportunity

⏰ Reminder: Open to the Public   The Stronger Together webinar is happening tomorrow, June 25, at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT. Join NALCAB and In/tend for an interactive session designed to help you evaluate which partnership strategies best align with your organization’s goals.   In this webinar, you’ll learn how strategic partnerships-ranging from shared services and joint ventures to mergers and acquisitions-can strengthen organizational capacity and increase community impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new ways to grow and collaborate. 🔗 Register if you haven’t already: https://lnkd.in/gZyXbX7t Celina Peña, Founder & CEO of in/tend Michael Soto, Chief Research Officer of in/tend Margot Slosson, Consultant & Project Manager of in/tend

Last week, NALCAB staff had the opportunity to visit members Eastmont Community Center, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), and Haven Services in Los Angeles, CA.   Through these site visits, our team witnessed firsthand the transformative impact these organizations are making in their communities—from expanding access to affordable housing to advancing financial literacy, economic mobility, and pathways to opportunity.   We are grateful for the dedication, leadership, and vision our members bring to their work each day. Their unwavering commitment to strengthening communities continues to inspire and drive meaningful change. 💫   #NALCAB #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicOpportunity #Housing #FinancialEmpowerment #LosAngeles

Join NALCAB and In/tend, on Thursday, June 25 at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT as they explore the full spectrum of strategic partnerships—from shared services and joint ventures to mergers and acquisitions—and how these approaches can strengthen organizational capacity and community impact. 🤝 Open to the public, this interactive session will help participants evaluate which partnership strategies best align with their organization's goals, needs, and long-term vision. 🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJfjFCXz Celina Peña, Founder & CEO of in/tend Michael Soto, Chief Research Officer of in/tend Margot Slosson, Consultant & Project Manager of in/tend

We're proud to welcome Tonantzin Carmona to the NALCAB Board of Directors. Tonantzin is a Fellow at the Brookings Institution, where her research focuses on wealth and inequality, financial and emerging technologies, and state and local policy. She brings firsthand federal experience from the White House National Economic Council and the U.S. Department of Treasury, alongside deep community leadership in Chicago. We're excited for what she brings to the table. #NALCAB #CommunityDevelopment #LatinoWealth #EconomicEquity #CDFI

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Join NALCAB President & CEO Marla Bilonick as a featured speaker at Freedom Economy Business Association's June Network Connect webinar tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, from 3:00–4:00 PM ET | 2:00–3:00 PM CT. Alongside Daniel Nissenbaum (LIIF) and Kim Griffin (Pluralize Capital), Marla will explore the growing legal and policy pressures on CDFIs and what they mean for mission-aligned investors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gx7DCeUd