Building the Next Generation of Finance Leaders
Toigo programs support the professional growth of its Alumni, including 750 finance professionals working around the world. Each program is designed to meet the specific, and changing needs of minority professionals.
While Toigo programs are key, it’s the power of the network and the interchange among Toigo Alumni that are truly remarkable. In addition to other Alumni, the network includes thousands of finance professionals who have given their time to mentor Toigo Fellows, donor contacts and top industry executives. With one call, Toigo Alumni are connected to one of the finance industry’s most active and engaged professional networks.
Career Management
- Coaching. Toigo provides personalized one-on-one coaching to Alumni to assist with career changes, leadership skill development and more. Objective, valuable guidance ensures Alumni carefully review a situation, and make informed career choices. Toigo coaches have expertise at different stages of career development, as well as in different finance sectors.
- ToigoPRO™. Toigo Alumni and ”Friends of Toigo” (including minority MBAs with finance industry experience) benefit from ToigoPRO, an online job bank dedicated to serving qualified minority finance professionals. ToigoPRO features a wide range of employment opportunities for MBAs available at Toigo donor firms, as well as other industry employers..
Professional Development & Programs
- APEx™ (Advancing Professional Excellence) Toigo’s pioneering leadership and professional development initaitives were developed in collaboration with top MBA professors and leadership experts to address the specific needs of minority finance professionals.
- Lessons in Leadership Speaker Series. A Toigo APEx program offering, the speaker series provides Toigo Alumni with direct access to top industry executives in small group settings. In addition to Toigo Alumni, Lessons in Leadership is open to Friends of Toigo.
- Toigo Alumni Investment Conference. Held in June 2009, the 1st Annual Toigo Alumni Investment Conference included a look at key industry trends and opportunities. Developed by Toigo Alumni for Alumni, the event drew over 150 participants. The 2nd Annual Toigo Alumni Investment Conference is scheduled for June 11th 2010.
- Entrepreneurial Support. Sixty Toigo Alumni have successfully launched their own business ventures, many with the help of the Foundation's Bridge to Business™ efforts. In 2009, Toigo received a $1M multi-year grant from Orbis Investment Management to formalize its Bridge to Business support to the expanding Toigo network of entrepreneurs.
- Mid-Career Fellowships. Toigo is developing sector-specific fellowships with the goal of providing mid-career finance professionals with the support needed to shift sectors. Areas under development include private equity, public service and the plan sponsor arena, as wel as other specialized areas of finance. The Foundation supports Alumni efforts to explore careers in public service—Careers with a Difference—including work with plan sponsors, endowments and foundations.
- CFA Institute*. In collaboration with the CFA Institute, Toigo encourages its Alumni to earn their CFA designation. Considered the gold standard for investment industry and financial analysis competence and professional integrity, the CFA is an ideal complement to an MBA.
Industry Exchange and Networking
- Events. Nothing can replace face-to-face interactions. Throughout the year, Toigo Alumni gather at Toigo-hosted and industry events.
- Investment.
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The Foundation invests more than $25,000 in each Alum, beginning with Fellowship and merit-based awards to post-MBA career management, professional development and networking events. Toigo also provides Alumni with micro-grants for use toward continuing education aimed at enhancing industry knowledge or professional development. Requests for individual grants or support are submitted by Alumni year-round.
* CFA Institute and the CFA Logo are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
