Beyond the Obvious: High-Impact Ways to Fulfill Bank's CRA Obligations

Are you maximizing the full potential of your CRA dollars?

Many banks rely on a familiar set of strategies to meet Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations - but there are lesser-known, highly effective approaches that create measurable impact for low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities while strengthening your CRA performance record.

This webinar is designed specifically for CRA Managers, Community Development Officers, and Bank Impact Teams who want to explore innovative, regulator-aligned ways to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in LMI areas.

You’ll learn how nontraditional investments, technical assistance programs, and strategic partnerships can qualify for CRA consideration—often delivering stronger outcomes than more common approaches.

We’ll walk through real-world examples, eligibility considerations, and documentation best practices to help you confidently deploy CRA dollars in ways that are both compliant and impactful.

Key Takeaways
* Discover CRA-eligible activities that banks often overlook
* Learn how small business technical assistance and ecosystem-building efforts can qualify under CRA
* Understand how to structure partnerships with nonprofits and community organizations for CRA consideration
* Explore measurable outcomes and documentation strategies regulators look for
* See how investing in LMI entrepreneurs strengthens local economies—and your bank’s CRA narrative