MacroMinds is a charitable foundation that brings together leaders in finance to support educational equity for underserved students. Founded in 2019, its annual symposium raises funds for high-impact nonprofits like Girls Who Invest, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Futures and Options, and Code Nation.
The foundation's vision is to unite the investment community in supporting organizations that close the educational gap for socio-economically disadvantaged youth. Through these efforts, MacroMinds has raised over $1.7 million to benefit students across the New York area.
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Upcoming Events
Save the date for the next MacroMinds Investment Symposium, taking place on June 4, 2026, at The Times Center in New York City. This special event brings together leading voices in finance to share insights, explore market opportunities, and support educational organizations making a meaningful impact. Stay tuned for more details—we look forward to sharing what’s in store and hope you’ll be part of this inspiring day.
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Speakers for the event will be updated as they are scheduled.
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ROCK THE STREET,
WALL STREET
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) is a nonprofit that introduces high school girls and college women to finance and financial literacy. Founded in 2012, it focuses on making math relevant through real-world financial education and mentoring. The program operates in cities across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, helping bridge the gap between school and careers in finance.
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PRESS RELEASE: "As a result of their [MacroMinds'] generosity, we were able to share our mission with prominent industry professionals, lengthening our reach to inspire the next generation of female financiers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with MacroMinds in eliminating the barriers to women entering M in STEM professions."
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In 2022, MacroMinds raised over $150,000 for RTSWS.
To learn more about RTSWS, click here.
GIRLS WHO INVEST
girlswhoinvest.org
GIRLS WHO INVEST
Girls Who Invest (GWI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in investment management. Founded in 2015, it offers education, internships, and mentorship to college-aged women. The program focuses on core finance, investing, and leadership skills. GWI partners with top universities and investment firms to prepare women for careers in the industry.
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Katherine Jollon Colsher, CEO @ Girls Who Invest: "A more equitable future has always been a part of Girls Who Invest's vision for the future of investment management and that's why we're so excited to be partnering with MacroMinds for their 2024 Symposium. It's an honor to come together and commit to expanding educational opportunities for the next generation."
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In 2024, MacroMinds raised over $100,000 for GWI.
To learn more about Girls Who Invest, click here.
COUNSEL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION (CEE): INVEST IN GIRLS (IIG)
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COUNSEL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION: INVEST IN GIRLS
Invest in Girls (IIG) is a program of the Council for Economic Education (CEE) focused on financial literacy and economic empowerment for high school girls. It offers workshops, mentoring, and career exploration in finance and economics. Founded to give young women early access to financial knowledge, IIG partners with schools and professionals across the U.S. The program helps students build confidence and skills for future financial independence and careers.
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PRESS RELEASE: "On behalf of the over 4,000,000 students CEE educates each year, including thousands of young women through our Invest in Girls program, we were thrilled to have been a beneficiary of the 2023 MacroMinds Symposium," said Nan Morrison, CEE's President and CEO. "MacroMinds commitment to helping us educate the next generation of financially literate young people will ensure financial stability and economic mobility for them, their families, and their communities and help them to successfully navigate in our ever-changing economy."
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In 2023, MacroMinds raised over $140,000 for the CEE.
To learn more about Invest in Girls, click here.