CDBA provides year-round member programs designed to anticipate needs, deliver timely education, and strengthen the capacity of every institution to best serve its community. We make it a priority to listen carefully to our members and translate what we hear into responsive programming that reflects both developments on Capitol Hill and lessons from the field. Built on a strong foundation of peer learning, our programs highlight best practices and shared experiences so that members can grow together, innovate, and maximize their impact.
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CDBA Peer Forum
The CDBA Peer Forum is the Community Development Bankers Association’s flagship annual gathering. It is designed as the only national convening dedicated exclusively to mission-driven banks — bringing together CDFI-certified banks, minority depository institutions, and other community-focused FDIC-insured financial institutions. Participants at the multiday event engage in learning, networking, and strategy-setting to strengthen the sector’s collective impact.
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Year-round Learning
Membership unlocks a full calendar of virtual peer-to-peer engagements that keep members informed:
- Bi-monthly Members Meetings: Timely and expert briefings on bank regulation, the CDFI Fund program calendar, public policy, and other emerging opportunities.
- Live Webinars: Explore new opportunities by hearing agency representatives, policy experts, and solutions providers on compliance, capital, and product innovations.
- Peer Working Groups: Engage in small-group discussions to share solutions in real time.
Upcoming Events
2026 Peer Forum
Date
June 02, 2026
Save the Date Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Advocacy Day - Meetings with congressional delegations Wednesday and Thursday, June 3-4, 2026 - Peer Forum...
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Publications
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Basics of Impact Analytics
A foundational guide for banks and staff new to impact measurement and management (IMM), providing a structured introduction to key principles and methodologies.
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Purpose, Brand, and Culture
This guide explores how mission-driven banks can define their purpose, differentiate their brand, and cultivate a strong organizational culture to enhance their impact and market position.