CDFA is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation’s leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing hundreds of public, private and non-profit development entities. Members are state, county and municipal development finance agencies and authorities and non-governmental and private organizations ranging from investment banks to commercial finance companies to bond counsel, bond insurers, trustees, venture capital companies, rating agencies, and other organizations interested in development finance. CDFA provides a number of avenues for assisting the development finance industry including education, advocacy, research, resources and networking. CDFA supports thousands of development finance stakeholders throughout the country. Membership is vital to CDFA’s ability to serve the industry.
CDFA greatly appreciates the support of our members and, in return, we offer the following benefits:
Dedicated & Effective Legislative & Federal Representation on Capitol Hill
CDFA is the voice of development finance on Capitol Hill and throughout Washington, DC. Our dedicated Legislative & Federal Affairs team advocates on behalf of the industry, addressing its most pressing concerns. The Council routinely provides congressional offices advice, research, testimony, and legislative language that help advance the industry.
Discounted Registration Rates for CDFA Training Courses, State Conferences & National Development Finance Summit
CDFA Members receive reduced rates to all CDFA events, including CDFA Training Institute courses, state conferences, the National Development Finance Summit, and other workshops and seminars. This benefit proves the most significant financial compensation for membership and can ultimately cover the cost of annual dues.
Exclusive Access to the CDFA Online Resource Database
The CDFA Online Resource Database is a searchable directory of thousands of articles, publications, case studies, documents, web pages, guides, search engines and other development finance related resources. It is the only online database dedicated exclusively to development finance. The database is updated daily with items from a wide variety of industry topics. Nearly 90% of the material in the Online Resource Database is restricted to members only and access to the database is an exclusive member benefit.
Exclusive Access to the CDFA Federal Financing Clearinghouse
The Federal Financing Clearinghouse is an up-to-date index of federal programs. The Clearinghouse is routinely updated to ensure real-time accuracy. When Agencies change their programs, we will change our listings. Access to the Clearinghouse is an exclusive member benefit.
Exclusive Access to the CDFA State Financing Program Directory
The CDFA State Financing Program Directory is the first and only-of-its-kind designed to showcase the development finance programs offered by state governments. The CDFA State Financing Program Directory includes overviews of hundreds of state financing programs available to both public and private sector users. The CDFA State Financing Program Directory is an exclusive member benefit.
Reduced Rates for Publications in the CDFA Bookstore
CDFA offers members reduced rates through the online bookstore. The CDFA Bookstore is designed to provide in-depth development finance publications focused on specific development finance tools.
Exclusive Discount to Purchase a Subscription to The Bond Buyer
CDFA Members are eligible to purchase a yearly subscription to
The Bond Buyer at a 20% discount off the introductory rate. This benefit is available to members who are purchasing a new subscription. CDFA Members who purchase a premium subscription will receive access to The Bond Buyer in both print and electronic media. Should an agency/entity wish to purchase more than five new users at the same time, a deeper discount will be applied.
*To take advantage of this benefit, email us at and we will provide you with the discount code.
Exclusive Discount to Purchase PORTFOL
Through this collaboration, CDFA members receive exclusive discounts to purchase PORTFOL, a fully-integrated, multi-user portfolio management system that tracks activities from the initial call and deal structuring, through the lending approval process, and on to the servicing of the loan.
Complimentary Job Postings in CDFA's Weekly Newsletter
CDFA members have the opportunity to post job openings, free of charge, in CDFA’s Development Finance Review Weekly newsletter. The newsletter is sent to thousands of professionals throughout the country and is a great way to promote your job opening and organization. Members may post each job opening two times in the newsletter. Non-members pay $500 to post jobs, representing a major savings for CDFA members.
Complimentary RFP Postings in CDFA's Weekly Newsletter
Looking for specific expertise or a diverse response to your request for proposals (RFP)? CDFA members receive complimentary RFP postings in CDFA’s Development Finance Review Weekly newsletter. The newsletter is sent to thousands of professionals from both the public and private sector and is sure to reach a broad audience to meet your needs. Members may post each RFP two times in the newsletter. Non-members pay $500 for RFP postings, representing a significant savings for CDFA members.
Individualized Technical Assistance Services
CDFA’s professional staff and network provides members access to CDFA’s extensive knowledge of the development finance industry. Members have unprecedented access to thousands of development finance professionals at a moment’s notice.
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