Public & Nonprofit Finance Banking That’s Different
Western Alliance Bank’s Public and Nonprofit Finance group offers financing solutions for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations. With a level of sector-specific expertise that stands out in the industry, we serve clients from school districts and cities to local charities and larger nonprofit institutions such as universities, hospitals and senior living facilities. With the Western Alliance Public and Nonprofit Finance team, you’ll have a strong, reliable resource focused on helping your organization achieve its mission and continue to provide your important services.
What Sets Us Apart Responsive Decision-Making
Experts Who Know Your Business
Our team has the acumen and authority to make prudent decisions quickly, with the power to cut through red tape.
We understand your industry and recognize the unique opportunities and challenges facing your business.
Robust Lending and State-of-theArt Services
Access to Senior Management
You can tap into a full spectrum of tailored loan, deposit and treasury management solutions.
A Dedicated Relationship Banker This single point of contact works closely with you on all your banking and finance needs, connecting you with our bank’s breadth of resources nationwide.
Our senior management meets regularly with clients and takes an active role in your success. We provide access to decision-makers.
Solutions
What We Offer Effective nonprofits and local government entities are major contributors to thriving communities. Our specialized bankers offer a wide array of debt structures with flexible terms up to 20 years – and we’re committed to responsiveness so you can access funding when you need it.
We Serve • Cities and towns • Counties • Nonprofit hospitals, clinics and health systems
• Colleges and universities • Independent and charter schools • Continuing care and senior
• Municipal utilities • Public school districts • States and state agencies • Special districts • Transportation authorities • Healthcare districts
living providers
Financing Toolbox • A comprehensive range of fixed and variable rate loans
• Private debt placements • General obligation debt • Lease-revenue financing, including certificates of participation
• Other tax-backed debt • Utility revenue debt
• Special tax assessment obligations • Loans secured by real estate or leasehold interest
• Other types of revenue-backed
financing, including nonprofit, healthcare, affordable housing, senior living and education
• Short-term bridge financings (USDA & SRF construction loans, BANs)
Broader Banking Solutions To support the added banking needs of our Public and Nonprofit Finance clients, Western Alliance Bank also offers a wide range of business banking products and solutions, including credit, international banking and treasury management – as well as products and services for personal banking. Everything is designed to respond to your needs and timeline.
All offers are subject to credit approval.
Western Alliance Bank
Public and Nonprofit Finance is part of Western Alliance Bank, one of the country’s top-performing financial institutions. Western Alliance Bank is unique because we offer the resources and sophisticated services and solutions of a national bank along with the flexibility and commitment of a bank built for the specific needs of local municipalities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Kenneth Vecchione President and CEO, Western Alliance Bank
“Our passion gives us energy and drive to think big and do more. Our first responsibility is always to our clients, and we bring them expert bankers who know their industry and market. Their caring, consistent and personal touch – combined with providing tailored solutions – supports our customers’ ambitions.”
Boundary-less Banking Western Alliance’s unique structure produces seamless banking for businesses, whether they are located in our regional banking geographies or anywhere in the country. Our specialized banking groups are a key part of what makes Western Alliance different, providing tailored, valued-added solutions in highly focused industry and business segments. Our cohesive approach puts customers at the center of everything we do, wherever business happens.
Banking for Business Business Escrow Services
Legal
Professional Services
Commercial and Residential Construction
Life Sciences
Real Estate Development
Manufacturing and Logistics
Securities-Based Lending
Mortgage Warehouse Lending
Settlement Services
Gaming
Municipal and Local Governments
Small Business
Healthcare
Nonprofits
Homeowner Associations
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Education Equipment Finance
Hotels
Technology Timeshare Resorts Wholesale and Distribution
Top 10 Best Banks in America Five Years in a Row, 2016-2020 #1 Regional Bank 2019 Bank Performance Scorecard Bank Director Magazine
NYSE: WAL
One of the Country’s Top-Performing Financial Institutions
Long Term Deposit Rating A2 | Moody’s Investor Service A | Kroll Bond Rating Agency
1,800+ Employees Nationwide
#1 Best-Performing 50 Largest Public U.S. Banks, 2019 S&P Global Market Intelligence
418%
WAL Loan Growth 418% WAL Deposit Growth 383%
Loan Growth
383%
2019 Year End
334%
270% 224% 173%
Deposit Growth
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155% 106% 67% 40% 0% 0% 2009
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What Clients Say
Our clients appreciate the focus of a highly skilled banker who knows your organization, your sector and your market, as well as sophisticated products and an innovative approach. For clients that are tasked with securing funding for complex projects in the public and nonprofit sector, Western Alliance Bank is a trusted and expert partner in delivering tailored financing to help you meet your goals.
Dr. David Carlisle President and CEO, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
“More than a financial partner, Western Alliance Public Finance is an organizational partner and that is what’s fulfilling in this relationship.”
Western Alliance Bank has a strong track record for community commitment. Community Impact Across Western Alliance in 2019
$49.4 million in new community development loans in the bank’s assessment areas
10,280 hours in CRA-eligible volunteer time
$1.3 million in community donations to 178 organizations
Raj Srinath CFO, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
“The fact that we could custom-tailor the financing really helped us. Being able to work with one responsive bank, a commercial bank vs. an investment bank, was more flexible, more convenient and ultimately more cost-effective.”
$61.8 million in new community investments
It’s not just about understanding the numbers. It’s about a banker who understands your business. A one-to-one relationship with your banker – a banker who truly understands your business – is how Western Alliance Bank delivers on accountability.
Turn to us for expert solutions to meet your Public and Nonprofit Finance banking needs. municipalfinancegroup@westernalliancebank.com To learn more about the Western Alliance Bank Public and Nonprofit Finance group, visit westernalliancebank.com/public-nonprofit-finance
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