Raising the visibility of women working in social finance
What we do
We support our members through peer learning, professional and personal development, through our bi-monthly meetings, monthly newsletter and online platform; and advocate for control of capital for and by a diverse group or women.
Who we are
Women in Social Finance is a private community that fosters connection, advancement and collaboration between experienced women in the field of social finance.
Our Members
Our membership includes partners, CEOs, investment managers, programme directors, policymakers and consultants across foundations, investment managers, banks, consultancies, non-profits and the public sector. Key areas of our members’ expertise include impact investing, inclusive finance, sustainable finance, governance, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Today the group consists of approximately 60 members, mainly based in London, who:
- Have 10+ years professional experience
- Have senior and/or leadership roles
- Directly or indirectly control or influence capital
- Have an active interest in directing finance for social or environmental purpose (including in organisations with explicit social purpose and those with a less explicit social focus).
Our mission
- To raise the visibility of women working in social finance and of WISF itself
- To increase insight and knowledge of women in social and sustainable finance with a particular focus on empowering our members’ through learning, professional and personal development.
- To advance control of capital for and by a diverse group of women
Hear from our members
Speakers Bureau
If you are looking for speakers for your events, and would like to make sure that women’s voices are included – look no further! We have a group of talented women who can speak about a wide range of issues. A selection of their profiles is per below but please get in touch with us to discuss your requests.
Suzanne Beigel
Maude Massu
Denise Holle
Monica Middleton
