CDFA - Member Benefits

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Through the support of our members, CDFA is able to provide a number of services that benefit the entire development finance industry. For example, annual dues for membership go towards the creation and maintenance of our complimentary online resources, such as the CDFA Online Resource Database, the TIF Resource Library, the Tax Credit Resource Library, and our monthly e-newsletter: CDFA Update.

CDFA greatly appreciates the support of our members and, in return, we offer the following benefits:

Reduced Rates for CDFA Events and Trainings

CDFA Members receive reduced rates to all CDFA events, including training courses, the Annual Development Finance Summit, all meetings of the Tax Increment Finance Coalition (TIFC), and other workshops and seminars. In addition, members often receive further savings when two or more employees from the same member organization attend an event. This benefit provides the most significant financial compensation for membership and can ultimately cover the cost of annual dues.

Use of CDFA’s Flash E-mail Service

The CDFA Flash E-mail Service is an on-line community that provides opportunities for members to share their experiences and learn from each other all year long. Flash E-mail discussions have included topics such as applications for Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs), guidelines for conduit borrowers, TIF bonds, New Markets Tax Credits, and more. This service is exclusively for our members and can easily be requested by visiting the Flash E-mail page.

Reduced Rates for Publications in the CDFA Bookstore

CDFA Members are eligible for reduced rates and discounts on a number of industry publications through partnership established by the Council and made available through the online Bookstore. Aside from the publications produced by CDFA and available for sale at reduced rates to members, CDFA has partnered with Novogradac & Company to provided their industry publications at a reduced rate to Council members. Novogradac's publications cover tax credits and tax-exempt bonds in the housing, historic rehab, new markets and economic development industry.

Special Rates for Subscriptions to The Bond Buyer

The Bond Buyer, the daily newspaper of public finance, is a strategic partner with CDFA. Through this relationship we are able to offer CDFA members the added benefit of a reduced subscription rate for this informative, knowledgeable and highly acclaimed daily newspaper.

What The Bond Buyer has to say about this partnership:

"As The Bond Buyer continues to support the efforts of CDFA, we are pleased to offer their members (issuers only) a special discount on new or additional subscriptions to The Bond Buyer. As an active member of CDFA, you are eligible to receive a yearly subscription for $650, which is over a $1,500 savings. This offer does not apply to existing subscriber or corporate subscriptions."

If you are interested in this special offer please contact Bill Baneky at The Bond Buyer at (212) 803-8481.

Reduced Rates for Subscriptions to Site Selection Magazine

Site Selection is one of the leading and most respected publications in the development industry and is a key source of information for new industry development, plant and facilities expansion, and corporate relocation insight. Through a strategic partnership with Site Selection, active CDFA members are eligible to receive a 50% subscription rate discount (total price of $47.50 per year). This is a significant savings for one of the most important industry publications today. To take advantage of this great offer, contact CDFA to request the special subscription code.

Representation on Capitol Hill

CDFA is the voice of development finance on Capitol Hill. Our dedicated Legislative Affairs team advocates on behalf of the industry, addressing its most pressing concerns in an effective and efficient manner. The Council routinely provides congressional offices advice, research, testimony and legislative language that help advance the industry. As a result, Congress has repeatedly passed CDFA-led initiatives, underscoring the organization’s outstanding reputation in Washington, DC.

Members have the opportunity to guide CDFA’s legislative agenda by serving on the Legislative Committee. This committee actively works with the general membership to identify the causes that are the most critical to the industry. Through their hard work, the Legislative Committee has been very successful on Capitol Hill. To read more about the work of the Legislative Committee or to become involved, please visit the Legislative Affairs page.

Individualized Technical Assistance Services

The Research & Technical Assistance Program provides members access to CDFA’s extensive knowledge of the development finance industry. When using these services, members receive specialized attention from a team of experts who are keenly aware of the issues and challenges facing organizations in the development finance industry. To learn more about CDFA’s services and how a customized package can be created, please visit the Technical Assistance page.

Complimentary Job Postings

Through CDFA’s Career Services, members can post job openings in the CDFA Update and on the CDFA web site free-of-charge. This is a $500 savings for each job posting listed. To post a job opening, please e-mail CDFA or visit the Career Services page.

Frequent Opportunities to Meet with Industry Leaders

CDFA prides itself on being a conduit that links our members together. Through our networking opportunities at the Annual Summit and other events, the Flash E-mail Service, the CDFA Member Directory, and various committees, CDFA members are given many opportunities to meet the leaders and innovators in the development finance industry. In addition, CDFA routinely recruits speakers and contributors for our events from the general membership, providing even more exposure to the industry-at-large.

To apply for membership online, click on the Online Application button above.
Council of Development Finance Agencies
815 Superior Avenue
Suite 1301
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: (216) 920-3073
Fax: (216) 771-4938
E-mail: info@cdfa.net