The Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) is a national trade association representing community development banks and mission-driven financial institutions that focus on expanding access to responsible financial services in underserved urban and rural communities. Its mission is to promote economic opportunity by supporting banks that provide capital, credit, and financial services to low- and moderate-income individuals and communities.
Community development finance, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) modernization and enforcement, access to capital for underserved communities, small business lending, affordable housing finance, banking regulation, and federal programs that support mission-driven and minority depository institutions.
Membership dues from community development banks and financial institutions, along with conference and event revenue.
Member community development banks and mission-driven financial institutions; collaborates with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), minority depository institutions, and national community development advocacy coalitions.
Non-profit trade association