In a wide-ranging interview with Denver Fredericks, host of the Business of Giving podcast, LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh describes the pillars of LISC's work investing in communities and what's on the horizon for the CDFI under his leadership. "[We] can be a real catalyst for economic development in communities," says Pugh. "And frankly the …

LISC has promoted one of the nation’s strongest voices in community development as its new president. Denise Scott has four decades of experience working to bridge gaps in health, wealth and opportunity throughout the country, particularly for underserved communities of color. Now, she joins Lisa Glover, who will continue to lead the organization as interim …