For over 25 years Community Capital New York has helped underserved individuals and communities by proving loans for affordable housing and small businesses.

Nonprofit: Community Capital New York

Community Capital New York is a nonprofit lender and Community Development Financial Institution that has revitalized neighborhoods and transformed lives in the Hudson Valley for 30 years. Its mission is to foster economic opportunity by providing innovative loans and business training that supports women and/or entrepreneurs of color and the creation of affordable homes…so all residents can be stakeholders in a thriving, inclusive and equitable economy. CCNY is at a transition point. Brainstorm to help the organization identify challenges and opportunities that will lay the foundation for a strategic planning initiative.

Project: Discussion of the Future of Community Capital New York with its Board of Directors

• Succession planning in light of the expected retirement of Founder/CEO.
• Appropriate balance between two business lines: small business loans and affordable housing financing.
• Review of funding sources to establish sustainability.