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Advocacy Day and Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 Peer Forum Conference: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 and Thursday, June 5th, 2025 Meeting Location: National Housing Center (NHC) Auditorium at: 1201 15th St NW, 1st floor, Washington, DC 20005 Attire: Business casual for all Peer Forum activities
Hotel Information: The National Housing Center is located in downtown, Washington D.C., within walking distance of a variety of hotels offering rooms at a wide range of price points. We invite you to explore some of the options in our “Hotel Options List.” Please note that CDBA has not arranged a room block at any individual hotels for this event.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Advocacy Day, please email Joey Zeldin at zeldinj@pcgloanfund.org.
Schedule:
June 3: Advocacy Day & Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception at 5:30 pm ET
June 4: Sessions from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Cocktail reception at 6:00 pm ET followed by dinner at 7:30 pm ET at Zaytinya
Effective advocacy doesn’t just happen—it starts in your own backyard before moving on Capitol Hill. This session will focus on building strong local and state advocacy strategies that amplify your institution’s impact and help build long-term relationships with policymakers. The conversation will explore tactics for engaging elected officials, aligning messaging with community needs, and mobilizing local stakeholders to support mission-driven banks.
Mission-driven banking require mission-aligned teams—but recruiting and retaining talent in today’s labor market is no small feat. This session will explore how community development banks are cultivating internal cultures that attract purpose-driven professionals and support long-term staff engagement. The panel will discuss practical strategies for hiring, leadership development, and aligning HR practices with community-focused values.
Across the country, lenders are deploying innovative strategies to expand access to affordable credit and financial services. This session will highlight how mission-focused banks are using data, technology, and community partnerships to serve overlooked and underserved markets. The workshop will explore scalable approaches to inclusive lending and the measurable impact on financial health.
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