Catalyzing Community Projects: Pre-Development Financing for Community-Led Real Estate Initiatives | November 25, 2024 Community land trusts and community development corporations have a profound impact in fostering sustainable communities. Recently, Community Vision closed several pre-development loans to help get important community-led real estate projects off the ground, connecting capital to community. Read More
Investor Spotlight: Mercy Investment Services | November 12, 2024 Mercy Investment Services carries forward the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy by championing social justice through impact investing. For nearly 15 years, Mercy has partnered with Community Vision, supporting initiatives that address racial and economic inequities in underserved communities. Read More
Community Vision Receives Transformative $15 Million Grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving | October 31, 2024 We're thrilled to announce that Community Vision has received a $15 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and her organization, Yield Giving. This is the second gift Community Vision has received from Ms. Scott and will grow our impact in California’s communities of color and low-income communities. Read More
Welcoming Bhavani Daryanani to Community Vision’s Board of Directors | October 3, 2024 We are thrilled to welcome Bhavani Daryanani to Community Vision’s Board of Directors! With over 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and impact investing, Bhavani brings a wealth of expertise to our mission-driven work. Her passion for addressing inequities and guiding organizations toward greater impact makes her a perfect fit for our community-focused mission. Read More
Investor Spotlight: Bill & Victoria Bruckner | July 2, 2024 Meet long-time investors Bill and Victoria Bruckner, who have been contributing to societal change through socially responsible investing with Community Vision for over 30 years. Their journey highlights the impact of investing in community assets and services like affordable housing and mental health support. Read More
California Community-Owned Real Estate (CalCORE) 2024 Fresno Convening | March 1, 2024 Community development groups from across the state gathered in Fresno, California from February 21-23 for our latest CalCORE convening. An initiative developed by Community Vision and Genesis LA, CalCORE works to advance locally owned and controlled real estate through virtual and in-person educational sessions, along with one-on-one project support, for developers of color deeply rooted… Read More
The Bay Area Racial Equity Fund: Looking Back at 0% Lending One Year Later | October 31, 2023 BayREF provided more than $2 million of 0% loans and free financial management advising to BIPOC-led nonprofits responding at the forefront of the pandemic. One year after the last loan closed, 100% of BayREF’s borrowers are current, and the default rate across the portfolio is 0%. We look forward to sharing our insights as we… Read More
Advancing Locally Controlled Real Estate with CalCORE’s Newest Cohort | July 19, 2023 Last month, Community Vision and Genesis LA held a three-day convening in Los Angeles to kick off the third California Community-Owned Real Estate (CalCORE) cohort. Launched in 2021, CalCORE is an initiative developed by Community Vision and Genesis LA to advance locally owned and controlled real estate. Read More
Finding Financial Bliss: A Guide to Cash and Accrual Methods of Accounting for Nonprofit Visionaries | July 12, 2023 In this guide for nonprofit leaders, we’re breaking down the two primary methods of accounting: cash and accrual. We’ll also discuss some of the pros and cons of each method for nonprofit organizations. By the time you finish reading, you'll be well-equipped to discuss accounting methods with confidence. Read More
The African American Equity Impact Scorecard Guides Lenders and Investors to Boost Black Liberation & Equity | June 20, 2023 The Scorecard serves as a critical lens for mission-driven lenders and investors, facilitating them to assess the effectiveness of their loans and grants in furthering Black liberation. It brings clarity to how their financial commitments aid Black leadership and power-building, Black-centric equity and Black economic development and job creation. Read More
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