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Tennessee CDFI Alliance

Membership

Join the alliance — bring your whole team.

Organizational membership invites participation well beyond the CEO: loan officers, operations, compliance, communications and emerging leaders all have a place.

Proposed voting membership

CDFI Membership

For certified CDFIs headquartered in Tennessee or actively serving the state. CDFI members are proposed to hold voting rights in the alliance.

Express CDFI interest

Proposed associate participation

Associate Membership

For municipalities, private companies, universities, technical assistance providers, vendors and other aligned organizations. Associates participate in programs and committees without voting rights.

Express associate interest

Final eligibility, dues and governance terms are being developed with founding members.

Intended benefits

What membership is designed to offer

  • Statewide relationships

    Collaborate with lenders and partners across all three grand divisions.

  • Policy information and participation

    Stay informed and help shape a shared policy agenda.

  • Professional development

    Training and learning for staff at every level.

  • Committee involvement

    Join committees on policy, capital and partnerships, and leadership.

  • Convenings and peer learning

    An annual statewide convening and quarterly virtual meetings.

  • Contribute expertise

    Lead sessions, mentor peers and share what works.

  • Visibility

    Appear in the approved lender directory and impact content.

Recognition

Founding members, remembered.

Founding-member pins

A special pin for people at organizations that join during TCA's founding period.

Founding-organization plaques

A plaque recognizing each founding member organization.

Member pins

Regular member pins for staff of all member organizations.

Membership interest

Tell us about your organization

This is not an application or payment. We'll follow up as membership terms are finalized.