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Thought Leadership
map of redlined neighborhoods
May 09, 2019
The Appraisal Bias: How more equitable underwriting can increase capital in communities of color
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Thought Leadership
March 12, 2019
Exploring the continuum: Why community development projects need so much more than capital
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Stories
November 26, 2024
Indianapolis Nonprofit Invests in Self-Sufficiency with Purchase of Longtime Headquarters
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Stories
July 29, 2024
Honoring an Indianapolis Community’s Past by Facilitating a Resident-Driven Plan for the Future
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Stories
May 07, 2024
IFF’s 2023 Annual Report: A Historic Investment in Local Changemakers
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February 06, 2024
Energy Assistance & Solar Savings Initiative Expands in South Bend with IFF’s Support
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Stories
October 25, 2023
NXG Youth Motorsports Gets to the Starting Line for a Permanent Headquarters
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Stories
June 07, 2023
Stronger Nonprofits Initiative: Five Years of Investment and Impact
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Stories
May 05, 2023
IFF’s 2022 Annual Report: Together We Build a Stronger Midwest
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Stories
At the Paramount Cottage Home school, a photo of the 10-year celebration of IFF's work in Indiana
March 22, 2023
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact in Indiana and Doubling Down on Statewide Solutions
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Stories
December 19, 2022
Together We Build More Vibrant, Equitable Communities
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November 23, 2022
South Bend Sustainability Program Helps Nonprofits Reduce Utility Costs and Shape a Greener Future for the Midwest
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Stories
October 26, 2022
A Nonprofit and a Health System in Rural Indiana Team Up to Solve Two Community Challenges with One Repurposed Facility
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Stories
Cover of IFF's 2021 Annual Report
May 18, 2022
IFF’s 2021 Annual Report | Meeting the Moment: Change, Equity, Impact
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Stories
Exterior of ACE Prep Academy in Indianapolis
March 15, 2022
Patient Capital and “CDFI Plus” Support Provide Indianapolis Charter School with On-ramp to Achieve Growth Goals
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Stories
September 15, 2021
Paramount Schools of Excellence Charts New Path in Indiana with Statewide Expansion
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Stories
August 16, 2021
CDFI Friendly Bloomington a Prototype for Successful Community Development in Small Markets
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Stories
June 28, 2021
2020 Annual Report
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April 29, 2021
Muncie’s 8twelve Coalition – Building Community One Cup of Coffee at a Time
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Stories
May 27, 2020
2019 Annual Report
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Stories
April 11, 2019
IFF’s 2018 Annual Investors Report
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Stories
January 18, 2019
Top 10 Pieces of Advice in 2018
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Stories
November 12, 2018
IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest
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Stories
April 16, 2018
From IFF CEO Joe Neri: Celebrating 30 Years of Change
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