FCLF Releases RFP for Banking Services

18 July 2012

FCLF Releases RFP for Banking Services

FCLF Presents a check to a Borrower Florida Community Loan Fund (FCLF) is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Banking Services. This RFP was made available Wednesday, July 18, 2012, with a deadline for submissions of 5:00PM EDT, Friday, August 17, 2012.

Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing by 5:00PM EDT, Friday, August 3, 2012. Answers to questions will be sent via email to all potential vendors who have requested to be included in this distribution and have supplied their contact information.

Return questions and/or submittal to:
FCLF Proposal Administrator
Attn: Mark B. Windfeldt
2016B Alden Road
Orlando, FL 32803
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Documents available for review:

About the Florida Community Loan Fund. FCLF provides flexible capital and technical assistance, primarily to nonprofit organizations working in community development, through its three financing programs: Community Development Fund, Florida Preservation Fund, and New Markets Tax Credits. Since it began lending in 1996, FCLF has originated more than $100 million in low-cost credit to projects throughout Florida and has leveraged an additional $350 million in loans and grants from various public and private sources for those projects. FCLF has a broad range of investors including most major financial institutions operating in Florida, individuals, religious investors, national foundations and trade associations. FCLF is certified both as a Community Development Financial Institution and a Community Development Entity, and is a member of Opportunity Finance Network.

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"Thank you to our friends at FCLF. Your staff has been patient and helpful. We'll make you proud!" – Bill Lazar, Executive Director

St. Johns Housing Partnership

“FCLF will help us have significant ongoing impact in West Lakes as we help families set roots in this community.” – Camille Reynolds, Executive Director

Hannibal Square CLT

"FCLF demonstrates a mission-oriented philosophy that is compatible and supportive, broadens our platform and deepens our portfolio of products and services." – Kent Adcock, CEO

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter

"FCLF has a keen knowledge of Florida challenges & opportunities. We are confident our investment will be used to improve lives." – Kathleen Rizzo Young, Sr. VP, Community Development

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

“The collaboration with FCLF and using NMTC financing allows us to bring the most ambitious projects to life to benefit the communities we serve.” – Elodie Dorso, President & CEO

Community Health Centers of Pinellas

"FCLF understands and is a part of what we are doing: helping families have the American dream of owning a home." – Isaac Simhon, Executive Director

Housing Programs, Inc.

“FCLF addresses local community needs, which aligns with our core values. We appreciate your commitment to our communities.” – Mellissa Slover-Athey, Comm Reinv Ofcr

CenterState Bank

"Our relationship with FCLF provides the capital to achieve long-lasting impact." – Terri Murray, Exec Dir

Neighborhood Renaissance

"We appreciate the accomplishments your organization attains." - Robert Sucher, Executive VP

Sabadell United Bank

"FCLF staff shares our vision and commitment to serve needy families and provide a high quality education to all children." – Thomas Cole, Founder

Emma Jewel Charter Academy

"We commend the important work of your organization, are glad to support its efforts." – Beverly Dabney

JPMorgan Chase Foundation

"The Fathers Table Foundation appreciates the services FCLF provides and the impact on the communities you serve. We believe in your organization and your mission." – Dan Gilardi, President

Fathers Table Foundation

“We cannot thank FCLF enough for this partnership, creating permanent housing for our neighbors in need, and their commitment to Florida communities.” – Shannon Nazworth, President & CEO

Ability Housing

“Expanding our facility with NMTC financing provides the Overtown community resources necessary to provide a fighting chance to break down barriers and break the cycles of poverty.” – Tina Brown, CEO

Overtown Youth Center

“FCLF provides stability for families, strengthens the region, and helps Truist fulfill our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities." – Sandy Hostetter, Central Florida Region P

Truist

"It is really working. FCLF is really touching low-income people." – Florida Community Loan Fund Founding Board Member

Sister Mary Heyser, RSHM

"We're thrilled to partner with FCLF to make our project a reality to serve generations of kids in our community." – Dawn Stanhope, President & CEO

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

“Thanks to FCLF adults with disabilities are living independently, fully included in their community." – Sheryl Soukup, Exec Dir

Residential Options of Florida

"We consider FCLF a valued partner and strong advocates for low-income communities and families. We look forward to many more years of working together." – Jennifer Westerbeck, Vice President

US Bancorp CDC

“Thank you so very much for the exceptional services. We truly value FCLF’s contributions to furthering our mission." – Michael L. Bean, CEO

Housing Authority of Brevard County

Our Partners

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

FCLF staff and US Legislative staff at an event honoring Youth of the Year.

FCLF CEO and one of our supporters visit the ASPIRA Arts Deco school.

Neighbor Up, formerly BNDC, offers affordable housing in Brevard County.

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

New rental homes are available for farmworker families at Casa San Juan Bosco.

Nutritious snacks are a part of the healthy focused curriculum at Emma Jewel Charter Academy.

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

ASPIRA of Florida offers education & mentoring with a focus on low-income and Latino students.

FCLF Staff are on hand at conferences and events to discuss our programs.

FCLF Financing to Neighbor Up Brevard helps provide affordable rental housing.

FCLF and NMTC are creating a new facility for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

The duPont Fund used FCLF and NMTC Financing to revitalize downtown Jacksonville.

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

FCLF financing to Housing Programs, Inc. helps provide affordable homes for ownership.

The RCRI Conference allows FCLF staff to touch base with our religious supporters.

FCLF staff with Tampa's Chloe Coney at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

FCLF supporter, the Northern Trust Company, hosted a housing roundtable in Sarasota.

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

FCLF Board Members represent our investors, borrowers, and technical experts.

FCLF and the NMTC Program renovated a historic building into a small business incubaor.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

Residents at Neighborhood Renaissance's Mathis Place enjoy affordable rent.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, financed the land for farmworker rental housing with FCLF.

Greater Heights offers new, safe, affordable rental homes in what was formerly a high crime area.

Emma Jewel Charter Academy offers education for the whole child in Brevard County.

FCLF Chief Lending Officer visits with the Executive Director of Neighbor Up (formerly BNDC)

Support from TD Bank Charitable Foundation helps FCLF build strong communities.

TD Charitable Foundation and TD Bank have supported FCLF's mission since 2006.

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