Community Catalyst

Building capacity and opportunity for members across our district.

At FHLBank Indianapolis, we work to meet members where they're at and pride ourselves on being responsive to our members' needs. That's why we're proud to announce the newly expanded Community Catalyst training series.

Our member institutions have told us that increased supply of affordable housing and opportunities for community development are a significant need in their communities, but institutions who lack a resident expert on programs may struggle to fully leverage the opportunities out there.

In response, Community Investment staff present the Community Catalyst series, a now monthly virtual training series that allows member institutions to learn from our staff and their peers the key strategies for successful participation in FHLBank grant programs.

The Community Catalyst series will take place the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2 p.m. beginning in September 2025 and is exclusively reserved for staff at our member financial institutions. See the list of upcoming training opportunities here and click the link below to register for sessions.

2025 Community Catalyst training series

September 17: Multiplying your community investment

Join FHLBank Indianapolis Community Investment staff and select guests for an in-depth look at best practices for investing in your communities, including how to leverage funding to maximize your impact and tips on managing relationships with non-profit entities.

October 15: Using Your FHLBank Indianapolis community dividend for customers

Community Investment staff are back for the second installment of our Community Catalyst series. Join FHLBank staff and select panelists for a discussion on how your business can engage with and support local community needs. Learn best practices on publicizing the resources you have available to your community through FHLBank Indianapolis Community Investment programs.

November 19: When you don’t receive funding

Join us for a panel discussion with FHLBank staff and select guests on how to manage relationships and mitigate reputational risk when entities do not receive funding. Community Investment staff will present next steps for success — five key components all awarded projects have in common plus how to better position yourself and your customer for future funding.

December 17: District needs and impacting change

FHLBank Indianapolis staff discuss the district-wide needs analysis our Community Investment department conducts each year. Join this special session for a chance to share feedback on the needs in your communities and learn more about the considerations at play in developing our programs. Plus, get the chance to share feedback on our programs and potential helpful program updates.