Join an SFNet Committee: Make a Difference, Expand Your Network, and Elevate Your Impact

SFNet committees tackle key issues and opportunities in specialized areas, offering valuable insights to help shape the future of our industry. By joining, you'll have a direct hand in guiding SFNet's initiatives and shaping products, services, or advocacy positions that benefit our entire community.

Committee involvement is open to employees of SFNet member companies. Unsure if your company is a member? Click here to confirm.

Participating in a committee offers you the chance to:

  • collaborate with like-minded professionals
  • share your expertise and make a lasting impact
  • build connections and increase your visibility

Commitment:

  • Term: October 1 to September 30
  • Most committees meet monthly online and require active participation
  • Meeting schedule is at the discretion of the committee chair
  • Orientation: October 22, 2024, 3:30-4:00 pm ET (via Zoom). Learn how you will contribute to SFNet mission, the benefits of volunteering, and more.

Explore the list of committees below to see who is currently serving and which committee might be right for you.

 

 

Asset-Based Capital Conference Planning Committee

Plans the annual SFNet Asset-Based Capital Conference.

 

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Advocacy Committee

Defines SFNet’s positions and recommends action to effectively deal with proposed state and federal legislation and regulations affecting the secured finance industry.

 

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Chapters Committee

Aligns regional and national programming, develops and shares best practices.

 

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Convention Planning Committee

Plans and develops panels, speakers, venue selection and more for the SFNet Annual Convention.

 

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Data & TechAI Committee

Assists in the development of SFNet’s data and research initiatives, including the Market Sizing & Impact Study and the semi-annual Market Pulse report. Provides insights, analysis and development of the SFNet ongoing Annual ABL & Factoring Surveys in addition to the SFNet Quarterly ABL reports.

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Inclusiveness Committee

Understands specific challenges and opportunities within our communities of interest and articulates the case for change. Complements and refines existing SFNet and Foundation policies and programs and supports our member’s initiatives.

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Education Committee

Develops schools, workshops, seminars and other activities designed to provide ongoing education to members. The committee also conducts needs analyses to determine industry requirements.

 

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Emerging Leaders (Young Professionals) Committee

Focuses on more deeply engaging young professionals through networking and professional development initiatives.

 

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Factoring Committee

Brings awareness to new and pending regulations and legislation affecting factors. This Committee also plans educational webinars, forums and panels geared toward the factoring community. 

 

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Finance, Audit and Investment Committee

Supervises finance, accounting and auditing procedures for the association. Reviews the association's annual budget and quarterly financial results. Also recommends the selection of the independent auditors for the annual year-end audit. Committee members by invitation only.

 

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Entrepreneurial (IFR) Planning Committee

Plans the annual SFNet Independent Finance Roundtable.

 

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International Finance Committee

Promotes secured lending globally by building on existing SFNet forums, educational programs, communications and advocacy efforts. Helps countries modernize their secured transactions laws, by working with the World Bank, United Nations, UNIDROIT and other international organizations.

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International Lending Conference Planning Committee

Plans the annual SFNet International Lending Conference.

 

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Marketing Committee

Advances concepts and programs designed to communicate a positive image of our industry to the various publics interested in asset-based finance. The group also enhances data integrity and effectiveness of SFNet marketing initiatives.

 

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Membership Committee

Studies and evaluates procedures for accepting members. Develops plans for retaining and increasing membership. Studies potential new types of membership. Reviews prospective applicants for membership.

 

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SFNet Content Council

Assists editorial staff in content ideas for our print and digital publications. Members are asked to also submit content, where possible.

 

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Women in Secured Finance Committee

Promotes the advancement of women in leadership within the secured finance industry through networking, education and advocacy.

 

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To inquire about joining a committee, click the button below and fill out our Committee Involvement form.
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