Grameen Foundation launched Bankers without Borders (BwB) to create an efficient, operational framework to mobilize, engage and leverage the talent and skills of the private sector to help support both its own mission and the missions of other poverty-focused social enterprises. We partner with Fortune 500 companies and individuals to source some of the world’s top talent and brightest minds and strategically connect our volunteers with high-potential social enterprises and nonprofits fighting global poverty to improve their scale, sustainability, and impact. Starting with just 100 volunteers at the time of our launch, today more than 19,700 business professionals, academics, and students from 170 countries are ready to contribute their time, skills and expertise to strengthen organizations fighting global poverty. This talent pool of volunteers – who donate their time pro bono – enables us to provide top-notch consulting, coaching, and training services at a fraction of the market price. Since inception, BwB has consulted on 1,128 projects for 178 pro-poor organizations in 39 countries, helping them increase their organizational capacity and transferring skills and knowledge to their workforces. BwB also continues to support the direct needs of Grameen Foundation, working as a business partner to Grameen Foundation’s programs, support functions, and leadership team.

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