Partner Ecosystem

CEF Core is built on an open ecosystem of trusted technology providers and financial services partners. Together, we deliver a secure, compliant, and powerful platform for church extension funds.

Technology Partners

The foundational technologies that power the CEF Core platform, selected for reliability, security, and performance in financial services environments.

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PostgreSQL

Database Infrastructure

PostgreSQL 16 provides the ACID-compliant relational foundation for all financial data. With 101 tables across 16 schemas, it delivers the transactional integrity required for double-entry accounting, loan servicing, and regulatory compliance.

Used for: General Ledger, Loans, Investor Notes, Audit Trail
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Plaid

Bank Feed Integration

Plaid powers the automated bank feed integration, enabling real-time transaction import, account verification, and balance reconciliation. Connect to over 12,000 financial institutions across the United States.

Used for: Bank Feeds, Reconciliation, Account Verification
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Let's Encrypt

SSL/TLS Certificates

Automated TLS certificate management ensures all data in transit is encrypted with industry-standard protocols. Certificates auto-renew with zero downtime, maintaining continuous security coverage for all client connections.

Used for: TLS 1.3 Encryption, HTTPS, API Security
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Redis

Caching and Rate Limiting

Redis provides sub-millisecond session management, rate limiting with token bucket algorithms, and caching for frequently accessed data. Password-protected and configured for maximum memory efficiency in financial workloads.

Used for: Sessions, Rate Limiting, Performance Caching
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Node.js

Runtime Environment

Node.js 20 LTS powers the backend with TypeScript strict mode, Express.js routing, and the modular subledger architecture. Long-term support releases ensure stability and security patches for production financial systems.

Used for: API Services, Scheduled Jobs, Business Logic
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Hetzner Cloud

Infrastructure Hosting

Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure hosted in Ashburn, Virginia providing low-latency access for US-based church extension funds. NVMe storage, dedicated vCPU, and full infrastructure control for compliance requirements.

Used for: Application Hosting, Database, Backups

Consulting Partners

Our consulting partners bring deep expertise in church extension fund operations, financial compliance, and technology implementation to help you get the most from CEF Core.

Implementation Partners

Certified consultants who specialize in CEF Core deployments, data migration from legacy systems, custom configuration, and staff training. They understand the unique workflows and regulatory requirements of church extension funds.

  • --System configuration and chart of accounts setup
  • --Historical data migration and validation
  • --Staff training and adoption programs
  • --Custom report and workflow development

Financial Advisory Partners

Accounting firms and financial advisors with specific experience serving church extension funds, denominational lending programs, and faith-based financial institutions. They provide compliance guidance and best-practice consulting.

  • --Regulatory compliance and audit preparation
  • --Internal controls assessment and design
  • --IRS 1099 reporting compliance review
  • --SOC 2 readiness assessment and remediation

Integration Partners

Technology firms that build custom integrations between CEF Core and your existing systems, including church management software, denominational databases, and third-party financial services.

  • --Church management system (ChMS) integrations
  • --ACH/NACHA payment processing setup
  • --Custom API development and webhook configuration
  • --Data warehouse and business intelligence connections

Security and Compliance Partners

Cybersecurity firms and compliance specialists who help church extension funds meet regulatory obligations, conduct security assessments, and implement industry best practices.

  • --SOC 2 Type II audit and certification
  • --Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • --Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
  • --Security awareness training for staff

Become a Partner

Join the CEF Core partner ecosystem and help church extension funds modernize their financial operations. We are actively seeking partners in implementation consulting, financial advisory, technology integration, and compliance services.

Revenue Sharing

Earn referral commissions and recurring revenue for every client you bring to the CEF Core platform.

Technical Enablement

Access partner training, sandbox environments, API documentation, and dedicated technical support.

Co-Marketing

Joint webinars, case studies, conference presentations, and listing in the CEF Core partner directory.