Nonprofit MBA Podcast: Elyse Cherry on How CDFIs Help Nonprofits Navigate Crisis

July 1st, 2025

BlueHub Capital CEO Elyse Cherry was featured on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, where she shared insights on how nonprofit organizations can innovate, expand, and adapt during times of crisis. Drawing on her four decades of leadership, Cherry discussed BlueHub’s evolution as a mission-driven lender, the strategic creation of the SUN Initiative to help families avoid foreclosure, and how technology—including AI—can empower nonprofits to become more efficient and effective.

Cherry emphasized the importance of maintaining strategic focus, investing in systems that support long-term impact and staying adaptable in the face of economic uncertainty.

To hear the full conversation and learn how BlueHub is helping communities thrive, listen to the full podcast here.