PARTNERSHIP CRITERIA

To be considered for partnership, MFIs must meet the following criteria:

  • Growth: Demonstrated growth and 5x projected client growth (organic) in the next 3 years.
  • Mindset: Commercial microfinance approach and innovative mindset.
  • Size: Scale of operations from 5,000 to 100,000 clients with some basic systems and processes in place.
  • Poverty focus: Demonstrated commitment to serving the poor.
  • Structure: For-profit legal structure, or NGOs with strong commercial orientation that will transform within 2 years.
  • Startups: We also support commercial MFI startups with strong visionary management.

 

To enhance the full impact of a Unitus partnership, we also ask that partners commit to:

  • Close working relationship with your CEO and senior team.
  • Regular financial and operational reporting.
  • Co-marketing and public relations.
  • Partial cost recovery for our services.
  • Participation in Unitus donor trips.
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