Financial Women of San Francisco

Call Directions Website

Financial Women of San Francisco Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) is a professional women’s organization founded in 1956—the first such organization in the country.

When 17 women investment professionals gathered in San Francisco in 1956, they sought a forum in which they could exchange ideas, share experiences and help develop their careers. While the industry has seen tremendous changes, almost half a century later many of the needs and goals of women in finance have stayed the same: the desire to network with other accomplished women and have their accomplishments recognized, the need for relevant information on the hot issues of the day and the goal to succeed at the highest levels. And, just as the needs of financial women haven't changed much, Financial Women of San Francisco continues to be as meaningful and relevant today as it was to its founders. Committed to promoting the success of financial women, FWSF promotes the development, career progress and leadership of women in finance and financial services. We attract executive and managerial-level women whose expertise ranges from investment management and analysis to accounting, banking, marketing, communications, corporate treasury, financial underwriting, and estate and personal financial planning, among others. Our ranks include CEOs, CFOs, corporate treasurers, CPAs and attorneys, as well as commercial and private bankers, investment advisors, fund managers, securities analysts, administrators, consultants, recruiters and other professions.

This is what it's all about. At our 70th anniversary celebration last night, we heard from Hanna Leen and Barbara Morris...
10/23/2026

This is what it's all about. At our 70th anniversary celebration last night, we heard from Hanna Leen and Barbara Morrison—a perfect example of how community generates ✨results✨.

Barbara was our 2021 Financial Woman of the Year . She's also the founder of TMC Community Capital.
Hanna was a 2017 scholarship recipient, where she wanted

Hanna's mentor, Kathleen Nielsen, introduced her to Barbara. Hanna took a risk and joined TMC. She's since been promoted to Director of Finance where she's helped deploy $24 million to 2,100 underserved entrepreneurs in California.

It's a win for Hanna, who's goal as a graduate student was to work in microfinance and bridge the gap between opportunity and financial security.

And it's a win for Barbara, too. She told our audience: “Success is not just about climbing the ladder but it’s about who we bring with us”-Barbara

Imagine that: 2,500 jobs created from one introduction. All as a result of FWSF. That's the power of community.

10/23/2026

By the time you turn 70, it's important to understand who you are and what you bring to the table. Which is why we're so proud to share this video recapping 70 years of FWSF, from what we've accomplished to what we still have left to do.

A moment for the Golden State Valkyries at the celebration as FWSF 2026 President Karen Crowley drew parallels between...
10/23/2026

A moment for the Golden State Valkyries at the celebration as FWSF 2026 President Karen Crowley drew parallels between the WNBA team... Both organizations invest in women, community, and joy.

It's the type of investment we KNOW will last for generations to come.

Follow along for more inspirational moments as our 70th anniversary celebration gets under way~

People are starting to arrive for an event 70 years in the making.We're recapping accomplishments and milestones, honori...
10/22/2026

People are starting to arrive for an event 70 years in the making.

We're recapping accomplishments and milestones, honoring 5 incredible women who have built bridges to new generations, and celebrating the steps every single financial woman of San Francisco has taken to get us to this place.

Share your photos using so we can follow along~

We always encourage women to celebrate their accomplishments in public... so we'll go first. Today is OUR 70th ANNIVERSA...
10/22/2026

We always encourage women to celebrate their accomplishments in public... so we'll go first. Today is OUR 70th ANNIVERSARY.

We're celebrating 7 decades of:
🎉 Climbing ladders
🎉 Building bridges
🎉 Change and progress
As we set ourselves up for all the work still left to do.

We can't wait to see you THIS EVENING at the Green Room to celebrate.

Having FOMO that you can't attend the event? You can still DONATE to our scholarship fund and support the work we're doing!
https://financialwomensf.org/donate-now

A lot has changed in 70 years! In 1956 the U.S. government surveyed women and found that:➡️ Just 4,200 women studied bu...
10/18/2026

A lot has changed in 70 years! In 1956 the U.S. government surveyed women and found that:

➡️ Just 4,200 women studied business and commerce in college or post-grad (compared to 41,100 men)
➡️ "The path women graduates usually now follow is to enter employment, marry early, have children."
➡️ "Many gifted students, girls in particular, are not continuing their education for a variety of reasons"
➡️ "They also need to be made aware of the many and various scholarships and fellowships available through women's clubs,
religious and civic groups, itidustry, and pirivate foundations"

✨ This is the world in which FWSF was born. Today, we've awarded more than $3.5 million in scholarships to more than 370 recipients.✨

🎉 As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we're setting goals for the next seven decades.
What change do you hope to see for women in finance by 2096? 🎉

Congratulations to FWSF member Stephanie Terrasas on completing her MBA at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Busin...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to FWSF member Stephanie Terrasas on completing her MBA at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business!

After more than 15 years in education, she's now pursuing strategic leadership roles in mission-driven organizations. We definitely feel lucky to have that kind of commitment to our industry here at FWSF.

Be sure to find Stephanie at our next event (like our 70th anniversary celebration!) and congratulate her in person. https://financialwomensf.org/events/

Join the FWSF Book Club 10/28 as we discuss The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane! Discover how charisma is a skill any...
10/15/2026

Join the FWSF Book Club 10/28 as we discuss The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane! Discover how charisma is a skill anyone can learn and grow in a way that fits who you already are. Haven’t finished the book? Come anyway, all are welcome! https://financialwomensf.org/event-calendar =688&cid=1390&wid=1201

🚨 LAST CHANCE! Don't miss the event everyone will be talking about for the next 70 years!In 1956, a group of forward-thi...
10/14/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE! Don't miss the event everyone will be talking about for the next 70 years!

In 1956, a group of forward-thinking women looked around at a world where:
- Segregation reigned
- Banks could deny services to women
- College-educated women earned 44 cents for every $1 a man earned
.. and they staked out a space for financial women.

Our commitment to inclusion, community, scholarship and growth has taken us far over the past 70 years.

With your help, we can keep the momentum going for another 7 decades.

REGISTER TODAY WHILE TICKETS LAST!
https://financialwomensf.org/event-calendar =664&cid=1390&wid=1201

FWSF Book Club: The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox CabaneEver watched someone light up a room and thought, "That's just not...
10/14/2026

FWSF Book Club: The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane

Ever watched someone light up a room and thought, "That's just not me"? Cabane shows that charisma is a set of learnable skills, and the most magnetic version of you is built on the personality you already have.

Join us 10/28 to share our takeaways and talk about how we can lean into who we are while building our own presence.

Haven't finished the book? Come anyway! All are welcome. Register first. https://financialwomensf.org/event-calendar =688&cid=1390&wid=1201

Address

San Francisco, CA
94126

Telephone

+14155868599

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Financial Women of San Francisco posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category