Why Give? Investing in the Industry

Investing in our Industry – Understanding the Value of Your Donation

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation strives to inspire thoughtful innovation and contribute to the betterment of the equipment leasing & finance industry. We produce quality, independent, future-focused data intelligence and resources to help you determine strategic direction for your company.

Giving options include:

Through generous gifts from many corporate and individual contributors, we are able to:

  • Provide the vision for the equipment finance industry through development of future-focused research and market intelligence.
  • Recruit the next generation workforce through the Campus to Career and Scholarship Programs to educate students about opportunities in equipment finance.
  • Publish the Journal of Equipment Lease Financing, the Foundation's signature publication with an industry circulation of 10,000 electronic copies, published three times a year.
  • Host the annual Industry Future Council to conduct an annual environmental scan of what lies ahead and publishing a synthesized report of findings.
  • Work closely with the academic community to address industry topics and research including: funding for research grants; authorship honorariums; access to statistical databases; and development of case studies and teaching modules.
  • Develop a comprehensive body of knowledge of equipment finance for use by the business, academic, investor, and public policy communities. The Foundation's constituents include:
    • Independent lease financing companies
    • Captive finance companies
    • Commercial and investment banks
    • Diversified financial services companies
    • Brokers and packagers
    • Service providers
    • Rating and industry analysts
    • Academics
    • Researchers and media sources
    • Allied not for profit associations

For a complete list of Foundation studies, visit the Online Library.