Sustaining members of SPTF (view a list of current members) are organizations who help determine the direction and development of the inclusive finance industry in two ways:

1. playing an more active, influential role in SPTF's work
2. providing direct financial support to SPTF through membership fees, sustaining the very existence of the unique collaborative platform we operate for the benefit of the entire industry

Member benefits include:

• recognition as a leader and influencer in responsible inclusive finance 
• priority registration and discounts at SPTF events
• invitations to 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!

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

FAQs

• What are the types of sustaining membership?

  The are two types of sustaining membership.  Organizations can become annual members (and pay annual fees) or contributing members (and fund a specific SPTF projects or activity). 
  
  Typically, organizations choose contributing membership when they are restricted from paying annual fees.

   

• Why sign up for 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 and environmental performance management (SEPM)
  • 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, and responsible DFS standards) 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 a sustaining 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.

  In addition to all of the above, by signing up for sustaining membership, your organization will also enjoy these great member benefits.

   

• How much does it cost?

  The are two types of sustaining membership:

  1. Annual Members (who pay annual fees)
  2. Contributing Members (who fund a specific SPTF projects or activity) -- typically organizations who are restricted from paying annual fees

  
  The cost of annual membership depends on your organization's type and size.   Please see the fee chart here. 
  
  The cost of contributing membership depends on the project you would like fund.  Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss options.

• Who is eligible to sign up for annual membership?

  Annual and contributing memberships are 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?

   

  If you are interested in annual membership, please complete our annual membership sign-up form. 
  
  If you are interested in contribution membership, please contact 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.

Fees

The are two types of sustaining membership:

1. Annual Members (who pay annual fees)
2. Contributing Members (who fund a specific SPTF projects or activity) -- typically organizations who are restricted from paying annual fees

The cost of contributing membership depends on the project you would like to fund.  Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss options.

The cost of annual membership depends on your organization's type and size.   See the chart below. 

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Benefits of 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 at SPTF meetings
• Discounts to attend SPTF meetings ($100 off for each attendee from your organization)
• 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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