The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) specializes in community and economic development finance, primarily focused on Northeast Ohio, by assisting others in obtaining capital that might not otherwise be available. In addition to issuing taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, DFA works closely with affiliated non-profits: the Akron-Summit County Energy Special Improvement District (ESID) enables DFA to issue PACE bonds; the Development Fund of the Western Reserve (DFWR) allocates New Markets Tax Credits; and the Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF) provides small business and community-based lending.
The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) offers fixed-rate bonds, conduit bonds (private activity, capital lease, public community development, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) bonds for projects throughout the state of Ohio.
The Development Fund of the Western Reserve (DFWR), a non-profit Community Development Entity managed by DFA, makes New Markets Tax Credit investments in eligible economically distressed communities throughout an 18-county area of Northeast Ohio.
The Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF), a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), supports and furthers community development and job creation. WRCF programs include the Minority Contractor Capital Access Program, the Akron Resiliency Fund, and the Summit County Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
DFA offers Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, which enables property owners to make lighting, roof, HVAC, and window improvements. To use PACE, a community must be part of an Energy Special Improvement District (ESID); DFA, in collaboration with Summit County, is the administrator of the Akron - Summit County ESID.
The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) is seeking a qualified partner for the redesign of our website and three organization one-pagers (DFA, DFWR, and WRCF). This project will improve user experience, reflect our evolving services, and help tell the story of our community impact.
We’re looking for a firm with experience in nonprofit/public sector communications, a strong design approach, and technical expertise in CMS and integrations.
RFP Timeline:
RFP Issued: June 16, 2025
Proposals Due: July 21, 2025
Review Period: July 22–26, 2025
Firm Selected: By July 30, 2025
Kickoff Meeting: Early August 2025
Site Completion Target: December 2025
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Please note that WRCF will never ask for an application fee or money up front or payment for services prior to a loan closing. Additionally, we do not guarantee loans. If you have any questions, please call 330-762-4776. Be alert of scams impersonating Western Reserve Community Fund.
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Loan Officer
If you have an interest in working in a fast pace office environment then consider our Loan Officer position. Check back soon for information on applying. If you have any questions please reach out to us at 330-762-4776.
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Development Finance Authority
1 Cascade Plaza Suite 1700
Akron, OH 44308
330-762-4776 (Phone)
330-762-5178 (Fax)
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