Let’s supportwomen 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:

That, with your help, is going to change.

Women are still underrepresented in the business world.

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’slate in the game and they’re trying to catch up.

The challenges continue even for women inan MBA program. They are often lessprepared, informed and confident than their male counterparts to take advantage ofearly opportunities.

92%Percentage of professional women who wish they’d known about business options in high school or college:

WOMEN IN MBA PROGRAMS

50%MBAJDMD

I don’t see women having

satisfying careers in business.

No one I know went to business school.

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

A business careercan’t align withmy values.

I don’t have the rightskills for business.

These misperceptions add to the reality

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:

The result is women who aremore confident in their careers.

65,000+FORTÉ

MEMBERS

$68M+IN FORTÉ

FELLOWSHIPS

Prepare women with skills for success.

Connect them with experts and like-minded women.

Help finance their education.

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

RAJASHREE TODMALForté Fellow 2013

Chief of Staff to CEO, IT Services, Cognizant Technology SolutionsMBA: Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of BusinessUndergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Engineering

I’m finding my wayin the corporate worldand the Forté webinar

today nailed it. My fearof the unknown and

selling myself to upper management is

hindering mycourage. 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 PurcellDirector of Development713.303.9019kate@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 HARFORDRegional Head of Markets,

North AmericaCitigroup Inc.

Former Forté FoundationBoard Member

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Forté 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 anda community of successful women.