Joining a committee is a great way to connect with like-minded members, lend your voice and expertise to an industry initiative, and increase your exposure. You’ll make SFNet better for our entire secured lending community.
SFNet Committee involvement is open to employees of SFNet member companies. To see if your company is a member, click here.
The mission of SFNet's committees is to look at issues in special interest areas, to provide guidance to SFNet, and to assist the organization in formulating products, services or advocacy positions for the greater good of SFnet members and the industry at large. Active member participation on a committee is necessary to accomplish each committee’s mission. Committees typically meet via phone calls throughout the year at the discretion of the committee Chairperson. There may be cases where committees meet face-to-face at the discretion of the Chairperson.
Committee members serve from October 1 to September 30 each year. Volunteer applications must be submitted by September 30 in order to be eligible to start October 1.
Explore the list of committees below to find the right fit for you:
Defines SFNet’s positions and recommends action to effectively deal with proposed state and federal legislation and regulations affecting the secured finance industry. Develops data resources for membership via a Data Subcommittee.
Supervises accounting and auditing procedures for the association. This group also recommends the selection of the independent accountant for the year-end audit.
Development of panels, speakers, venue selection and more for the SFNet Annual Convention.
The Data 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, and also provides insights, analysis and development of the SFNet ongoing Annual ABL & Factoring Surveys in addition to the SFNet Quarterly ABL reports.
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.
Develops schools, workshops, seminars and other activities designed to provide ongoing education to members. The committee also conducts needs analyses to determine industry requirements.
Plans the annual SFNet Independent Finance & Factoring Roundtable.
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.
Prepares annual budget for the association and reviews SFNet finances.
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.
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.
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.
Promotes the advancement of women in leadership within the secured finance industry through networking, education and advocacy.
Focuses on more deeply engaging young professionals through networking and professional development initiatives.
Assists editorial staff in content ideas for our print and digital publications. Members are asked to also submit content, where possible.
