{"id":137073,"date":"2025-04-21T10:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=137073"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:33:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T16:33:33","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-april-21-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/04\/21\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-april-21-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 21, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\"NAFOA\"
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague at NNAHARA<\/a>, Tal D. Moore. Tal generously volunteered his time and expertise to NAFOA during a period of transition for our organization. We remain grateful for his thoughtful guidance, professionalism, and, most of all, his calm and steady presence. His lighthearted spirit and genuine kindness left a lasting impression on all of us. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his colleagues at NNAHARA, his family, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Tal\u2019s contributions and spirit will be remembered with great respect and appreciation. Pictured is Tal at the 42nd Annual NAFOA Conference. Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n
5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
See you next week in New Orleans for #NAFOA2025!<\/div>\r\n
Monday, April 21, 2025<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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1. CONFERENCE:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Comedian Gigi Modrich Returns to Emcee #NAFOA2025<\/div>\r\nNAFOA is excited to welcome back Gigi Modrich as the emcee for the 43rd Annual Conference in New Orleans! \r\n

<\/p>\r\nGigi Modrich<\/a> (Jicarilla Apache) is an LA based comedian and comedy writer originally from New Mexico. Beginning her comedy career in Washington, DC, she has performed in festivals and comedy clubs across the country, including Sketchfest, the DC Improv, and the Comedy Store. In 2018, She was a part of the First Nations Comedy Experience, created for FNX. From 2022-2023, she was a contributor to The Onion. She\u2019s sarcastically optimistic and tells jokes that are stimulating enough to provoke thought but won’t prompt a hate crime\r\n

<\/p>\r\nWatch Beads, Beignets, & Budgets Video with Gigi Modrich<\/a>\r\n\r\n

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2. SURVEY:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Federal Reserve\u2019s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Survey<\/div>\r\nThe Federal Reserve\u2019s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Survey aims to understand current challenges and opportunities for CDFIs nationwide. The information collected provides CDFIs, policymakers, researchers, funders, investors, and other community development stakeholders with timely information about the CDFI industry. CDFIs can also use the results to compare their organization to a larger national sample and to learn about other CDFIs\u2019 innovative products and practices. The Federal Reserve Banks conduct this survey as part of our effort to understand economic conditions and to advance access to credit and economic opportunity.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nParticipation in this survey is voluntary. The survey is open to all types of CDFIs, including banks, credit unions, loan funds, and venture capital funds \u2014 regardless of certification.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nThis survey will close May 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Please direct any questions to the survey mailbox at cdfi.survey@rich.frb.org.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nSource: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\r\nTake the Survey<\/a>\r\n\r\n

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3. WEBINAR:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Ransomware: Are You on a Hacker\u2019s Hit List?<\/div>\r\nTuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\r\n

<\/p>\r\nDiscover why cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes and what you can do to protect your organization.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nJoin REDW cybersecurity experts Trisha Wilbrand and Jennifer Moreno as they demystify ransomware threats and provide actionable defense strategies. Attendees will learn:\r\n

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