Steadfast Commitment to our Mission
Banking with First Women’s Bank means joining a community that understands the vital role women play in shaping the small business economy. Our mission differentiates us in the marketplace and drives our strategy forward.
We recognize the extraordinary contributions of small business owners, especially women, who support families, employees, and communities. At First Women’s Bank, we remain steadfast in our commitment to champion these trailblazers and create a brighter, more inclusive economic future.
Explore Our Impact Report
Empowering Women, Elevating Economies
Women are not just participating in the economy; they are transforming it. Women-owned businesses are fueling an economic revolution - driving growth, creating opportunity, and reshaping communities nationwide. It is a movement that is redefining the future of our economy.
But despite this momentum, women are still not accessing capital at equal rates to men. Women receive an estimated 16% of commercial loans made by banks, and only 4-6% of total dollars lent.*
At First Women’s Bank, we believe that closing the gender lending gap can create new opportunities across the economy.
* Source: Senator Maria Cantwell, “21st Century Barriers to Women’s Entrepreneurship,” Majority Report of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 2014 and “Want to Boost the Global Economy by $5 Trillion? Support Women as Entrepreneurs,” Boston Consulting Group, 2019.
Leading By Example: Our Mission Partners
It takes a committed community and a shared purpose to move our mission forward. That is why First Women’s Bank partners with some of the largest and most respected companies who leverage their cash to drive change by holding deposits with us. Together, we activate our mission partnerships through community events, custom content, and offer Bank at Work programs that engage employees and amplify awareness.
MIssion PartnersA Snapshot of the Nonprofits We Serve
Nonprofits, foundations, and universities choose to bank with us because we share their commitment to creating meaningful change. These mission-driven organizations work tirelessly to improve lives, uplift communities, and build a better future, and we are proud to be their partner in that journey.
At First Women’s Bank, we help nonprofits, foundations, and universities unlock new opportunities to amplify their impact while advancing our mission to close the gender lending gap.
Mission in Action
The strongest way to show our impact is through the stories of our clients. These stories celebrate entrepreneurs who launched with confidence, scaled with strategy, and transformed ideas into thriving enterprises. With First Women’s Bank as a partner, they’ve accelerated growth and expanded horizons, proving that when women rise, communities thrive.
Client StoriesChampions for Equality and Growth
At First Women’s Bank, our Strategic Advisors and Advisory Board form a powerful network of champions who amplify our mission, open doors to opportunity, and accelerate progress for the women’s small business economy. Their leadership and advocacy connect us with key business leaders, innovators, and change-makers across the country. Together, this collective of visionaries helps us drive access to capital, elevate equality, and share the story of women’s economic power on a national stage. We are deeply grateful to our Strategic Advisors Billie Jean King, Sophia Bush, Nia Batts, Allyson Felix, and Wes Felix for being instrumental in shaping a future for women business owners everywhere.
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