Forte Foundation

Let’s support women in business

Women are making great strides in business, sports, education and politics. They’re leading teams, business units and companies. They’re more than half of all undergraduates.

But in spite of so many smart, talented women out there:

Women are still underrepresented in the business world.

That, with your help, is going to change.

When women were asked why they weren’t pursuing business careers or education, the answers were stark:

I don’t have the right skills for business.

A business career can’t align with my values.

I don’t see women having satisfying careers in business.

No one I know went to business school.

These misperceptions add to the reality that only 34% of MBA students are women.

Most women don’t even consider business or finance as a career choice. Or if they do, it’s late in the game and they’re trying to catch up.

The challenges continue even for women in an MBA program. They are often less prepared, informed and confident than their male counterparts to take advantage of early opportunities.

WOMEN IN MBA PROGRAMS

MD

JD

50%

MBA

Percentage of professional women who wish they’d known about business options in high school or college:

92%

I was a liberal arts major and most of my friends aren’t the business type. I’d been doing well in my job, but knew there was more I could do. It wasn’t obvious to me that an MBA could help get me there.

We excite women about their career options.

And prepare them for the journey.

At Forté Foundation, we made it our mission to launch women into fulfilling and significant careers, growing the pipeline of future leaders. Through online programming and live events, and in partnership with the world’s most progressive companies and leading business schools, we: Prepare women with skills for success.

Connect them with experts and like-minded women.

Help finance their education.

Inspire them to “go for it.”

The result is women who are more confident in their careers.

65,000+ FORTÉ MEMBERS

$68M+

IN FORTÉ FELLOWSHIPS

“I have found Forté to be an incredibly helpful resource, from the conferences, webinars and articles to the vast network of intelligent and motivated women.”

RAJASHREE TODMAL Forté Fellow 2013 Chief of Staff to CEO, IT Services, Cognizant Technology Solutions MBA: Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Engineering

I’m finding my way in the corporate world and the FortÊ webinar today nailed it. My fear of the unknown and selling myself to upper management is hindering my courage. I need to flex that muscle.

There are countless ways to help.

All of them are important.

You lead by example, coach with understanding and inspire with your leadership. With Forté, you can reach more than just those on your team. You can impact thousands of women on their career journey.

Our programs influence and impact women in college, early career, MBA programs and at each step as they advance in their career. Your support will ensure that they don’t just think about leaning in, but actually have the tools and support to start achieving.

Give today, because there are thousands of young women who want to be leaders tomorrow. To learn how you can be involved, please contact: Kate Purcell Director of Development 713.303.9019 kate@fortefoundation.org

“Giving to Forté is a great way to execute on your passion to get more women in business. They have the expertise and years of data on tried and tested programming specifically for women.”

SUNI HARFORD Regional Head of Markets, North America Citigroup Inc. Former Forté Foundation Board Member

FortĂŠ Foundation is a nonprofit consortium of leading multinational corporations and top business schools in the US, Canada and Europe working together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities and a community of successful women.

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