Robert A Toigo Foundation

Programs: Education:the foundation's financial investment in the growing interests and needs of today's mba is reflected in the dollars allocated to support more than 160 students in 2017. Activities around recruitment, scholarship administration, educational curricula and career development programming and support resources were enhanced given the larger class and the introduction of new areas of career exploration. The foundation's highly successful industry education and recruitment event presented careers within finance to an enthusiastic and high-potential group of more than 230 young professionals planning to enter business school in the fall and a robust application process of more than 400 initial candidates for the highly regarded fellowship program. The program concluded with the selection of 95 new students awarded the toigo fellowship. To reinforce the principles and expectations of the toigo fellowship and to establish a dynamic professional community for career support, the foundation hosts several activities throughout the academic year anchored around leadership development and networking. In-person participation allows for one-on-one talent strategy sessions, workshops, corporate introductions and insights from prominent industry leaders created an ideal setting for exchange and learning.

career & talent management services:the foundation's service to its fellows (current and former) and to our extended network of minority professionals continues to amplify toigo as a trusted resource for talent for entry level and mid to senior career positions. In 2017, the foundation viewed the placement of toigo fellows in roles of leadership across fortune 500 companies, prominent pension funds, endowment and foundations, and leaders of their own business enterprises. Toigo has played an important role in the counsel, referral, and support for its participants as a trusted advisor and advocate for talent. A variety of events were hosted bringing together professionals representing organizations actively recruiting for talent, providing industry perspective, and/or building brand awareness/bench strength to enhance their talent pipeline for the future. These activities resulted in successful outcomes around employment and corporate engagement where the messaging and insight from toigo can assist organizations and the broader industry in thinking through inclusion strategies for their organizations and ways to leverage the toigo foundation. Corporate organizations also expressed amplified interest in identifying new generation talent for their organization placing increased attention in the work of the foundation and its services.

toigo institute programming:toigo institute programming continues to be a dynamic part of the foundation's offerings and services fostering exchange on investment and professional development topics. A series of investment-focused events were hosted offering insights on current subjects supporting career strategies were presented. Regional leadership sessions, showcasing a high profile roster of speakers and facilitators were also introduced by the foundation. With increased industry attention on initiatives which amplify the importance of diversity and inclusion within the finance industry, the foundation continued investment in specialized programs which reflect its ongoing commitment to the post-graduate population of talent it serves. The foundation remained active in fostering diversity within board governance. Further those with entrepreneurial aspiration received support from the foundation through a specialized education series featuring tools for assessment, learning podcasts, business development coaching and financial support. The foundation's thought leadership perspective led to the release of white papers, survey's and industry speaking engagements sharing the non-profit's perspective and models for best practices around successful corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives. Of increased prominence is the foundation's women in leadership summit, groundbreakers now in its 7th year. The 2017 event presented timely and inspiring speakers representing some of the nation's most prominent luminaries from academia, philanthropy, business and government. Toigo's groundbreakers summit amplifies the importance of this type of leadership forums and the foundation's unmatched skill in program design and delivery.