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Impact Cash® – Making A Difference With Your Dollars
In a world where social and economic inequalities are increasingly visible, there is a growing demand for options that drive positive social change. CNote’s Impact Cash® offers a unique opportunity to support initiatives that empower underserved communities and foster economic inclusion. What is Impact Cash®? Impact Cash® directs funds into Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs),…
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CNote’s Flagship Fund – A Path to Community Impact
Impact investing doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. With CNote, you can quickly become an impact investor on the CNote platform and support under-resourced communities with vital capital for small business growth, affordable housing development, climate adaptation, and more; all while earning 4.00% APY*. The Role of CDFIs Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)…
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Resources for LID Credit Unions
What are Low Income Designated Credit Unions Low-Income Designated (LID) credit unions cater to communities predominantly falling within specific low-income thresholds, as determined by Census Bureau data and NCUA regulations. The NCUA specifically describes a credit union that can be designated as low-income when “a majority of the credit union’s potential or actual membership qualifies…
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Expanding Access to Capital | UniBank and CNote’s Partnership for Inclusive Growth
CNote is proud to share a new case study with UniBank: Expanding Access to Capital | UniBank and CNote’s Partnership for Inclusive Growth Before partnering with CNote, UniBank was striving to meet the growing demand for banking services and access to capital among Asian American business owners, many of whom are immigrants. The management team…
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Bank on Change: Diversifying Deposits for Financial Stability and Social Impact
In an ever-changing financial landscape, managing assets effectively is a priority for treasury professionals. Balancing risk and reward is crucial, and diversification has become an essential tool for risk mitigation. At the same time, treasurers are increasingly recognized as change agents driving corporate social responsibility. With cutting-edge technology at their fingertips, treasurers can now easily…
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Leveraging Corporations to Support Community Impact
CNote is proud to share a new case study with Optus Bank: Leveraging Corporations to Support Community Impact. Since 2017, Optus has seen the notoriety for their work skyrocket with a seven-fold growth. These investments allowed Optus to add staff and update its digital presence — allowing them to scale operations to serve more under-resourced…
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Innovating pathways to wealth creation for women of color entrepreneurs: a Wisdom Fund update
Co-authored by CNote’s VP of Business Development, Danielle Burns and CNote’s Director of Impact Evaluation, Tamra Thetford. Women of color (WOC) entrepreneurs continue to face intersectional and systemic barriers — such as discrimination, bias, and a lack of networks — that limit their access to capital. Business ownership is a powerful wealth-building tool, and supporting…
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CNote Has Been Re-certified as a B Corporation™
We’re excited to share that CNote has been re-certified as a B Corporation™, a company that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. This certification shows that CNote meets high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across various areas including employee benefits, charitable giving, supply chain practices, and input materials.…
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CNote attends the National Bankers Association’s 95 Anniversary Conference
CNote attends the National Bankers Association’s 95 Anniversary Conference in D.C. The National Bankers Association’s 95th Anniversary Conference: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future: MDIs and the Road to Wealth Creation was held on October 13th and 14th in Washington D.C. The conference featured two days of programs and events focused on strengthening minority depository…
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CNote Closes Series A Investment, Cementing the Women-Led Impact Platform’s Leadership in Closing the U.S. Wealth Gap Through Financial Innovation
CNote Closes Series A Investment, Cementing the Women–Led Impact Platform’s Leadership in Closing the U.S. Wealth Gap Through Financial Innovation September 19, 2022 // Oakland, CA // Building on the momentum of its impact platform—already adopted by corporate leaders including Apple, Mastercard, Netflix and PayPal as a scalable way to address wealth inequality in the…