SPTF offers paid membership through which organizations from the inclusive finance industry can support and play a larger role in SPTF's work.  Member benefits include:

• recognition as a leader and influencer in responsible inclusive finance 
• opportunities for employees to connect with like-minded peers
• priority registration at SPTF events
• discounts on SPTF events for up to two employees
• invitations to organizational-member-only events
• ability to elect and be elected to the SPTF Board of Directors
• ability to announce events/news in the SPTF newsletter
• opportunities to contribute content and propose topics for SPTF meetings
• ...and more!

Fees

The cost of annual membership depends on your organization's type and size. 

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FAQs

• Why sign up for annual membership?

  SPTF is a unique global platform that brings together the whole ecosystem of stakeholders in inclusive finance. This platform allows our industry to:

  • develop and promote standards and best practices for social performance management (SPM)
  • make financial services safer, easier to access, and more beneficial for clients so that we achieve the social promise of inclusive finance
  • coordinate the work of leading initiatives in responsible inclusive finance
  • create and run working groups (e.g., outcomes, social investors, refugee microfinance) where stakeholders from across the industry can learn from each other, advance practice, and address frontier issues

   

  Your support of SPTF through membership fees is vital to sustaining this platform and this collaborative work.  Becoming an annual member is also a great way to become a more active, influential partner in SPTF's work and help determine the direction/development of the inclusive finance industry.

• How much does it cost?

  The cost of annual membership depends on your organization's type and size. Please consult the fee chart here or fill out the membership sign-up form here to calculate your organization's fee.

• What are the benefits?

  The benefits of annual membership include:

  • Industry recognition as part of a network of leaders and movers in responsible inclusive finance (exposure on SPTF website, special recognition during meeting and events, and other materials)
  • Ability to elect and be elected to the SPTF Board of Directors
  • Priority registration and discount for up to two members of the organization to attend SPTF meetings (a discount of $100 per person)
  • Invitation to special events (e.g. members-only sessions, networking spaces)
  • Ability to contribute content to meetings and propose sessions/topics
  • Ability to announce events/news and/or share information in the SPTF newsletter
  • Access to all SPTF webinars
  • Ability to participate in SPTF working groups
  • Access to SPTF newsletters and announcements
  • Access to all public resources (e.g., Universal Standards, Outcomes guidelines, etc.) 

• Who is eligible to sign up for annual membership?

  Annual membership is available to organizations fitting one of the following descriptions:

  • Financial Service Providers
    Organizations who offer financial services, such as loans and savings, to clients.
    
    
  • Association/Network
    An association or network of financial service providers.
    
    
  • Investor
    Organizations who make equity and/or debt investments in financial service providers.
    
    
  • Funders
    Grant-making entities.
    
    
  • Information Service Provider
    
    
  • Auditor
    
    
  • Rater
    
    
  • Standard Setter
    
    
  • Support Organization
    Organizations who work with financial service providers in multiple countries, setting policies and providing services for affiliates/partners, and also providing investment/technical assistance.

   

• How do I sign up?

   

  Please complete our annual membership sign-up form.

• I need assistance.

  We'd love to help.  Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• We can't do annual fees.  Is there another way to become involved?

  Yes!  Your organization can become a contributing member by funding a specific SPTF project or activity. This is a great option for organizations who are restricted from paying annual fees. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and to identify projects/activities at SPTF that best suit the needs and priorities of your organization.

Benefits of Annual Membership

• Industry recognition as part of a network of leaders and movers in responsible inclusive
  finance (exposure on SPTF website, special recognition during meeting and events, and other
  materials)
• Ability to elect and be elected to the SPTF Board of Directors
• Priority registration and discount for up to two members of the organization to attend SPTF
  meetings (a discount of $100 for each person)
• Invitation to special events (e.g. members-only sessions, networking spaces)
• Ability to contribute to content, propose sessions/topics for meetings
• Ability to announce events/news and/or share information in SPTF newsletter
• Access to all SPTF webinars
• Ability to participate in SPTF working groups
• Access to news of SPTF, newsletters, webinar announcements, etc.
• Access to all public goods (e.g., Universal Standards, Outcomes guidelines, etc.)

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