Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (RVCDF) is a catalyst for economic development that preserves and strengthens livability and diversity of South Seattle’s Rainier Valley and its surrounding communities.
RVCDF’s Board of Directors are community members who guide the strategic direction of the organization. These volunteers are visionaries who contribute to the economic betterment of at-risk communities in Seattle. Board Members dedicate their time and energy to overseeing the organization’s fiduciary responsibilities and thinking through strategies for growth that ensure the communities and organizations it serves are supported and thrive.
By joining RVCDF Board of Directors you will be able to put your skills and values into practice and secure our communities for years to come.
Mission
We are a self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution dedicated to promoting community development, diversity and economic opportunity through responsible lending to underserved populations.
Vision
RVCDF strengthens cultural diversity and economic opportunity by providing loans to small businesses, community organizations and organizations that provide affordable housing. The majority of these loans are to women or minority-owned businesses.
Impact
Since our inception, we have invested more than 100 million in South Seattle. We remove barriers to financing so that small businesses and community focused organizations can bring their ideas to life.