We encourage you to fill out a brief application and join us for the inaugural year of this new exclusive benefit for CDFA Members! Guided by the belief that we thrive together, this group and self-guided program connects seasoned industry experts with individuals seeking guidance, support, and direction in their careers. So, elevate your professional journey and impact by applying to join as a mentor or a mentee! The application period is open now until June 18, so mark your calendars, apply, and commit to joining us as we Thrive Together!

To help offset the cost of its nearly $4 trillion in regressive tax cuts, the House Republican reconciliation bill includes $546 billion in cuts to tax credits and other programs designed to promote clean energy. Those cuts—$336 billion in clean energy tax credits, $199 billion for efforts to adopt less polluting vehicles, and over $11 billion in funding for climate-related programs enacted in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act—would raise households' energy costs, undermine economic opportunity in struggling communities, and hasten climate change. People with low incomes and people of color, who are already most burdened by pollution, disinvestment, and climate impacts, would be disproportionately harmed.

The rise of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) bond funds like Vanguard's VCEB signals a shift in capital markets toward sustainability-focused investments. For economic development professionals, this means projects with strong ESG components—like clean energy, equitable labor practices, and ethical governance—are more likely to attract funding. Communities that prioritize ESG in infrastructure, workforce development, and business incentives can gain a competitive edge in attracting investment and responsible employers. As ESG standards become more influential in financing decisions, aligning local development strategies with these principles is increasingly critical for long-term economic competitiveness and resilience.

Philadelphia City Council's Finance Committee has approved an $800 million bond to fund Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) initiative, aiming to address the city's escalating housing crisis. This substantial investment is part of a broader $2 billion strategy to build, preserve, and restore 30,000 housing units over the next four years. The H.O.M.E. plan focuses on expanding affordable housing, stabilizing existing homes, and preventing homelessness, particularly among residents earning under $30,000 annually.

Join us for the Intro Housing Finance Course on June 25-26! The impact of housing on economic development efforts is a critical issue in many communities. This course will explore how the development finance toolbox can be utilized to support a myriad of housing challenges and opportunities. Register today!

The Compliance Manager will oversee all compliance and regulatory functions of Finance New Orleans, including internal policy enforcement, federal funds regulatory compliance, and long-term project monitoring. This role is essential for mitigating risk, driving strategic compliance initiatives, and ensuring long-term success and transparency for FNO's affordable housing, green finance investments and public finance initiatives. This position works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. This role is designed for a compliance leader seeking executive exposure and long-term career growth. As FNO expands into national green finance initiatives, this position will scale in influence and responsibility. Apply now!

The Finance Manager supports all financial operations at Finance New Orleans (FNO), overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Technology Officer (CFTO), this role drives financial strategy, ensures operational excellence, and supports the organization's mission to invest in climate resilience, affordable housing, and economic development. The Finance Manager plays a key role in building systems that scale, strengthening partnerships, and delivering fiscal transparency across the organization. You'll partner closely with the CFTO and executive team, serving as a trusted internal strategist while executing financial functions with precision. This role is ideal for someone ready to step into increasing leadership over time. Apply now!

Finance New Orleans (FNO) is looking for a bold and visionary Resilience Program Manager to help lead the future of climate resilience and energy equity in New Orleans. This role is perfect for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who can turn climate finance concepts into impactful, community-rooted programs. As a key member of FNO's Programs Team, you'll develop and manage a dynamic portfolio of clean energy and energy efficiency programs-from community solar to microgrids to green consumer lending. You'll collaborate with government partners, community groups, contractors, and capital providers to bring scalable, inclusive solutions to life. This role sits at the exciting intersection of clean energy, affordable housing, and public innovation-and offers the rare opportunity to lead city-scale innovation in green lending, solar access, and resilience finance. Apply today!

The Site Selection & Incentives Advisory (SSIA) practice, within Kroll's Tax Services unit, is seeking a skilled Senior Associate to join the SSIA practice. This position will collaborate with clients and internal teams to define criteria for site selection, including economic, demographic, and logistical factors, collect and analyze data from public and private data sources and stakeholders, including economic indicators, tax policies, and incentive programs, to support site selection decisions, prepare project pitch presentations to be delivered to stakeholder groups during site selection or incentives negotiation and approvals, and more. This role is hybrid based in one of our offices in Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Richardson in Texas.

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