MBA Member Annual Plan
A month-by-month framework designed to elevate your recruiting outcomes and employer brand. Each activity aligns with key moments in the academic calendar to help you engage top MBA talent with purpose and consistency. Forte’s team is available year-round to provide strategic guidance, implementation support, and tailored resources to help you make the most of your membership.
ACTIVITY
TYPE & TARGET AUDIENCE
ADD-ON OR MEMBERSHIP
Annual MBA Membership Renewal
Outline goals and review impact
Membership Support
JANUARY
Annual Impact Report Meeting
Forté provide a review of membership participation and hiring data to help set goals for the upcoming year.
Membership Support
Complimentary with Membership
FEBRUARY
Publish Women in Leadership Profile on Forté website and share via email with Forté candidates
Forté will send over questions to develop blog profile for approval. Blog will be posted on our website and LinkedIn
Branding: Video and Blog featuring a senior woman as a role model
Complimentary with Membership
ADDITIONAL ACTIVATION TO CONSIDER
College Fast Track to Finance Conference
Forté will send over questions to develop blog profile for approval. Blog will be posted on our website and LinkedIn
Recruiting: Sophomores and Juniors interested in a career in finance
Add-on
MARCH
Organize an International Women's Day Watch Party - Invite all incoming Forté interns, full-time hires, and alumnae to join
Forté to share ERG toolkit with easy steps to activate engagement
Professional Development: Employee Engagement
Complimentary with Membership
APRIL
Celebrate all Forté accepts and connect with your ERG and Forté alumnae
Forté to help identify alumnae at your company
Recruiting: Candidate funnel
Complimentary with Membership
Create a post MBA Fast Track to Finance Conference Candidate Engagement Strategy
Forté available for strategic consulting on best practices
Recruiting: Incoming MBA
Complimentary with Membership
MAY
Attend MBA Fast Track to Finance Forté event that provides early access to incoming MBA women intersted in Finance; Use this event to kick-off your MBA internship recruiting
Use event resume book to invite high-potential registrants to connect at Networking Expo
Benefits include: Panel speaking opportunity, networking expo, roundtables to deep dive into recruiting process, brand awareness, resume book, and contact listnt.
Recruiting: Incoming MBA
Add-on
Create a post MBA Leadership Conference Candidate Engagement Strategy
Forté available for strategic consulting on best practices
Recruiting: Incoming MBA
Complimentary with Membership
JUNE
Attend MBA Leadership Conference - Forté signature conference that provides early access to incoming MBA women; Continue to build your early recruiting pipeline
Use event resume book to invite high-potential registrants to connect at Networking Expo
Benefits include: Panel speaking opportunity, networking expo, brand awareness, resume book, and contact list
ADDITIONAL ACTIVATION TO CONSIDER
Optional Sponsorship add-ons: Hospitality Suite to conduct coffee chats or interviews
Recruiting: Incoming MBA
Complimentary with Membership
JULY
Capture testimonials and content from current intern class to utilize in Business Women of Tomorrow posts
Branding: Content preparation for Business Women of Tomorrow branding opportunities
Complimentary with Membership
AUGUST
Connect with MBA Ambassadors at core schools to maximize on-campus events
Forté to make introductions to Ambassadors
Recruiting: BAs at Core and Non Core Schools
Complimentary with Membership
SEPTEMBER
Attend MBA Virtual Leadership Conference - Forté conference that provides early access to incoming MBA women; Continue to build your early recruiting pipeline
Use event resume book to invite high-potential registrants to connect at Networking Expo
Benefits include: Virtual expo booth to connect with MBA students, brand awareness, resume book and contact list. Forté will send registrant resume book and contact list 2 weeks before event
Optional Sponsorship add-ons: Hospitality Suite to conduct coffee chats or interviews
Recruiting: Virtual Event with 1st Year and Graduating MBAs
Complimentary with Membership
Create a post MBA Virtual Leadership Conference Candidate Engagement Strategy
Forté available for strategic consulting on best practices
Recruiting
Complimentary with Membership
OCTOBER
Activate MBA Resume Book and Contact List (released September 26)
Forté provide access to searchable resume book database and Excel contact list
Recruiting: Full 2026-2027 MBA Resume Book including all incoming MBAs and Graduating MBAs
Complimentary with Membership
ADDITIONAL ACTIVATION TO CONSIDER
Women's Business Leaders Conference, London, England
Recruiting: UK/EU early career, MBA, and experienced professionals
Add-on
NOVEMBER
Host recruiting dinner for top Forté candidates; invite Role Model Leaders to attend (alternatively, host virtual session in conjunction with Women's Network)
Forté available for consultation on content and strategy
Recruiting: Candidate funnel
Complimentary with Membership
DECEMBER
Email top Forté candidates with information about your professional development and advancement opportunities
Recruiting: Candidate funnel
Complimentary with Membership
Reflect on your personal career growth: attend a Forté Professional Development Session via the On Demand Library
Professional Development
Complimentary with Membership
ONGOING YEAR ROUND BENEFITS
Branding
Logo and Company Spotlight on Forté website
Complimentary with Membership
Professional Development
Professional Access Pass for all Employees
- Monthly Webinars
Complimentary with Membership
Recruiting
Resume Book Access
Job posting on the Forté Job Center - Positions are highlighted in the monthly job newsletter
Event postings on the Forté Event Calendar - Events are highlighted in the monthly job newsletter
Complimentary with Membership
Membership Strategy and Support
Monthly meeting with Relationship Manager
Annual In-person Member Meeting for Thought Leadership and Best Practice Sharing
Unlocking Talent Series showcasing Forté research and recruiting and retention takeaways
Virtual Member Meetings: Jan, May, Aug
Complimentary with Membership
