The Gateway Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by the Money Management Institute to build meaningful change in the financial services industry by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
By tapping into MMI’s vast network of industry member firms, we can initiate sweeping changes that enable us to make this goal a reality by opening doors to historically marginalized communities through preparation, education, and skill development.
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in the financial services industry today.
MMI Member Firms
Expand your brand's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and help advance underrepresented professionals.
Diverse Professionals
Grow your career in financial services with the Gateway Foundation.
Partner Organizations
Support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial services industry by partnering with us.
Through our Strategic Initiatives, we support programs that promote career growth at every stage:
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Financial Literacy
Supporting Strong Foundations
At the core of our mission are the people, families, and communities who need the financial knowledge that lays the groundwork for making fiscal choices that impact everything from career to family life. Working with partners like Philadelphia Financial Scholars and Cents Ability, we expand access to personal and professional financial education directly in the underserved communities that need it most.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Industry Awareness
Creating More Diverse Pipelines
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion begins with attracting a diverse talent pool. Working alongside partners like Dow Jones and Barron’s Investing in Education, we focus on early talent development and job readiness, providing access to financial services courses and experiences. We connect students with MMI member firms for networking opportunities, internships, and job placement to set them up for success.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Performance and Professional Development
Cultivating Future Leaders
We support programs that help advance and retain diverse professionals throughout their careers. Gateway sponsors diverse participants in MMI’s Executive IQ® by Money Management Institute, a professional development program transforming decision-makers into innovators while building lasting networks within the industry. We’re helping to create the leaders of tomorrow who, in turn, will inspire the next generation of financial services professionals.
Opening Doors boosts the efforts of the Gateway Foundation by bringing people together to clear the path for the next generation of historically marginalized professionals in financial services.
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Opening Doors Golf Classic
Donna Wilson
Gives advice to young professionals on the opportunities available within financial services.
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Sarit Abramowicz
Explains how Gateway's partnership with Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) aligns with the foundation's mission.
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Danny Kabeya
Explains the access to resources, industry knowledge, and networking possibilities provided by the Gateway Foundation.
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Clara Sierra
Discusses the importance of having diversity of thoughts and how to have difficult conversations.
Watch nowOur Partnerships
The Gateway Foundation is proud to partner with First Tee, a nonprofit youth development organization – which began on Nov. 13, 1997, as a partnership among the PGA TOUR, LPGA, Masters Tournament, PGA of America, and USGA – to make golf affordable and accessible for all kids.
As First Tee introduced kids to the game, they also introduced a life skills curriculum that supported the development of values found within the game of golf, including honesty, integrity, perseverance, and respect. This learning experience helps foster inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience throughout their lives. In 2022 First Tee launched their alumni program to support life-long learning and professional development. The Gateway Foundation, a cause-inspired partner of First Tee, contributes to this mission by providing their alumni with industry awareness and career opportunities in financial services alongside professional development resources.
During the 2023 MMI Annual Conference, Sarit Abramowicz, First Vice President, Program Director of the Gateway Foundation, spoke about the Foundation's partnership with First Tee. Watch the following video to learn more:
The Gateway Foundation is proud to partner with Moneythink to expand their reach to thousands more students, enhance their programs, and provide financial education to their students and college counselors.
Moneythink’s free college affordability comparison tool, DecidED, helps students from underserved communities and their advisors make informed financial decisions.
Scholarship
Opportunities
Gateway sponsors diverse participants in MMI’s
Executive IQ, a professional development program
creating the leaders of tomorrow.
Contact
Sarit Abramowicz
First Vice President, Program Director, Gateway Foundation