Field Partner Information Center

MFIs seeking partnership with Kiva are subject to Kiva's due diligence and approval process.

1. Getting started

   • Review the Field Partner Overview
   • Make sure you understand the Kiva Model
   • Ensure you are able to fulfill Kiva's operational requirements and fit the minimum partnership criteria.
   • If your organization does not fit the criteria or operational requirements, please check back with us again in the future when you do.
   • If your organization fits the operational requirements and minimum partnership criteria, proceed to step 2.
   
   

2. Submit your MFI Profile to Kiva's partnerships team

   • Please fill in all requested information with your most recent organizational data.
   • Once you submit your profile, you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt.
   
   

3. Kiva review of MFI Profile, determination of next steps

   • Please allow up to 6 weeks between the date when your profile is submitted and the date you are contacted directly by Kiva.
   • If your organization is not a good fit, we will contact you with information on how to proceed.
   • If your organization is determined to be a good fit for Kiva's criteria and priorities, we will provide you with a Kiva application.
   • Please note, fitting the minimum partnership criteria does not guarantee your organization will receive an application for partnership.
   
   

4. Complete partnership application, assemble required documentation and email/send to Kiva

   • Documentation required or preferred by Kiva: Audited financial statements, agency ratings/evaluations, funder evaluations, CVs, bios or resumes of key personnel, financial/portfolio reports, MIX data collection tool and strategic/business plan.
   
   

5. Kiva due diligence and approval process

   • Please allow up to 8 weeks for Kiva to conduct the due diligence and approval process.
   • To speed up the partnership review process, please make sure you have included all necessary documentation prior to sending the application to Kiva for review.
   
   

6. Final decision

   • If your organization is not approved for Field Partnership, Kiva will contact you with an explanation and recommended steps to approval.
   • If your MFI is approved as a Field Partner, Kiva will work with you to finalize all partnership documentation and schedule a training session.
   • Additionally, Kiva will outline your MFI's risk rating (1-5 stars) and monthly fundraising limits.
   • You can expect up to 6 weeks to finalize documentation and participate in a training session.
   
   

7. Pilot program begins

   • Please plan to spend up to 4 months in the Pilot phase.
   • If approved for partnership, your MFI will participate in a Pilot Program to become familiarized with the Kiva model, tools and resources.
   • Your MFI will be able to fundraise via the Kiva platform, at a reduced amount.
   • Kiva will provide ongoing assistance and guidance during the Pilot Program.
   
   

8. Welcome to Kiva!

   • After a successful Pilot phase, your organization may begin fundraising up to your monthly limit via the Kiva platform!
   • Your Kiva Partnerships Manager will provide ongoing guidance and assistance during your relationship with Kiva.
   
   

Apply to become a Kiva Field Partner