1. Fostering Internal and External Champions to Achieve Community Goals
How your community financial Institution may be the missing partner
Panel Discussion With:
MaryBeth Wott: FHLBank Indianapolis
Megan Coler-Hasser: FHLBank Indianapolis
Karen Gregerson: The Farmers Bank
Kristen Hodge: The National Bank of Indianapolis

2. Session Goals Introduction to FHLBank Indianapolis
2018 Community Investment Workshop
Session Goals
Introduction to FHLBank Indianapolis
Developing internal and external Champions
Importance of Community Financial Institution partnerships
Opportunities to partner
Community support and resources available
Engagement and relationship building

3. FHLBank Indianapolis
Who we are

4. Federal Home Loan Bank System
Overview
Cooperatives created by Congress in 1932
11 regional banks with over $1 trillion in total assets
Member owned – only members can access products/services
Each FHLBank independently managed
10% of yearly net earnings from each bank are reinvested into communities

5. Where are we?
Federal Home Loan Bank System

6. FHLBank Indianapolis Indiana + Michigan Nearly 380 members
Members include:
Commercial banks and thrifts
Credit Unions
Insurance Companies
CDFIs
Approximately 250 staff
Community Investment Department – 13 staff

7. AHP HOP NIP AMP Community Investment Programs Primary Grant programs
Affordable Housing Program (Competitive)
Competitive Grant Program to develop or preserve affordable rental housing
$500,000 grant limit
Members must underwrite and monitor compliance requirements
HOP
Homeownership Opportunities Program
Matching funds for down payment and/or closing cost for first-time homebuyers
Up to $8,000 or $4,000 grant per household, Homebuyer contributing minimum of $1,000
5 year retention
NIP
Neighborhood Impact Program
Rehabilitation grants for existing homeowners
Up to $7,500 per household
AMP
Accessibility Modification Program
Accessibility modifications for seniors or persons with a permanent disability
Up to $12,000 per household

8. Community Investment Programs
Additional programs
Community Investment Program (CIP)
Discounted advances and letters of credit available to members on an ongoing basis to support targeted housing and economic development.
Elevate Small Business Grant
A new grant program aimed to help stimulate local economic development, workforce development and job creation through small businesses in Indiana and Michigan.
Community Mentors Program
Partnering community with development experts to present a day filled with best practices in implementing community development goals. Learning from others who have navigated the challenges of engaging community stakeholders.

9. Importance of Champions
Developing internal & External partners to achieve community goals

10. Champions Internal and External Champions Exemplify:
2018 Community Investment Workshop
Champions
Internal and External Champions Exemplify:
Actualize Progress
Positivity
Organized
Results Oriented
Engaging Staff
Reliable
Way to engage staff – which energetic staff person will you lose to another opportunity?

11. Community Financial Institutions
Building a network of champions

12. Financial Institution (Member)
Financial Institutions
Community Partnerships
Financial Institution (Member)
Invest in the community
Foundation/philanthropy goals
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
Access to FHLBank Indianapolis grants/funding
Community Partner
Connection to community project or program
Create long term, sustainable community asset
Fulfill a need or mission
Leveraging investments
FHLBank Indianapolis
Leverage funding with stakeholders with common objectives
Develop new or expanded relationships with members
Create jobs

13. Community Financial Institution Panel Discussion
Karen Gregerson, President/CEO
The Farmers Bank
Kristen Hodge, VP, Nonprofit services
The National Bank of Indianapolis
Moderated by:
Megan Coler-Hasser, Community Investment Outreach Analyst
FHLBank Indianapolis