Driving LGBTQ+ equality
and inclusion in financial
services—and beyond.
Our ‘network of networks’ has over 40 participating firms from across financial services, and we reach more than 5,000 individuals through our participating firms’ LGBTQ+ employee resource groups.
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As a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, OPEN Finance is a volunteer network that combines the expertise of our members to drive forward LGBTQ+ equality and diversity in the financial services sector and beyond. With nearly fifty member firms, we partner with employee resource groups across the industry to advance workplace policies, collaborate on signature events, community service and philanthropy. Since the start of the century, OPEN Finance has served as the top networking forum for LGBTQ+ finance professionals in New York City.
2024 Open Finance Forum
2024 Open Finance Forum
2024 Open Finance Forum
2024 Open Finance Forum
Our Committees
Best Practices
At the heart of what we do, our best practices workshops and benchmarking have helped improve policies and benefits for our participating firms. We help firms anticipate questions on new policies, and offer implementation strategies.
Community Service
Through cross-firm collaboration, we’re able to create a bigger impact for LGBTQ+ related non-profit organizations. Our partnerships with select non-profits allow us to offer our member firms a greater range of opportunities.
Networking
From regular happy hours to non-profit fundraising events and career development, OPEN Finance’s networking opportunities bring together all aspects of the LGBTQ+ community to strengthen our representation in financial services.
Women+
By hosting targeted events, we help to create a stronger community for, and better visibility of lesbian, bi- and trans* women in the finance industry. Our dedicated team proactively engages with LBT+ women to understand challenges and create opportunities.
Marketing
We help to celebrate the industry’s successes through our website, newsletter and social media, publicizing industry events and news about what OPEN Finance and our member firms have accomplished.
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Speaker Series
Every year, we host high profile LGBT and ally leaders to speak about their work to promote inclusive environments. Through these events, we hope to inspire, inform and elevate OPEN Finance member firms.
Membership
Driving increased participation and awareness across the industry results in more widespread progress and more unity across the LGBTQ+ community. We strive to reach the most individual members and firms as possible in the New York area.
Forum
The OPEN Finance Forum is our annual event designed to convene our member firms, ERG/BRG leaders, D&I professionals, executive sponsors, and LGBTQ+ community partners.
