IFF (CDFI)
Mike Connolly is currently the Manager of Special Assets at IFF (CDFI), focusing on mission-driven lending, real estate consulting, and development for nonprofits in the Midwest. Previously, Mike held positions such as Senior Managing Consultant at BKD CPAs & Advisors, Senior Credit Review Professional at CIBC U.S., and Vice President at various financial institutions. With a background in commercial and CRE lending, asset management, and work-outs, Mike provides valuable insight and consultation to commercial banks and credit unions. Mike also has experience in launching new business ventures and managing special assets departments. Mike holds an MBA in Finance from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a BS in Finance and Real Estate from DePaul University.
IFF (CDFI)
As a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and community developer, IFF cares about much more than the bottom line. That’s why nonprofits trust us to plan, finance, and build the facilities that are critical to their success. Sharing a mission of change drives everything we do. Across the Midwest, we work closely with clients serving low-income communities from every sector, including human service agencies, health centers, schools, housing developers, and grocery stores. Since 1988, we have made over $620 million in loans, leveraged $1.7 billion in community investments, and grown our total managed assets to $498 million.