A listing of organizations, networks, and resources for professional women and female entrepreneurs.
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| Alliance for Women in Media | Serves women working in electronic media and related fields. | Media | Contact form on website: http://allwomeninmedia.org/contact/ Phone: 703-506-3290 | http://allwomeninmedia.org/ | 1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500 McLean VA 22102 2365 Harrodsburg Road, A325, Lexington, KY 40504 | 1951 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| American Business Women's Association (ABWA) | Mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them _x0003_to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. Hosts events in over 300 cities across U.S. | Professionals | webmail@abwa.org | http://www.abwa.org/ | American Business Women's Association 9820 Metcalf Ave, Ste 110 Overland Park, KS 66212 USA | 1949 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) | Serves female health professionals | Health | Phone: 703-838-0500 E-mail: info@amwa-doc.org | http://www.amwa-doc.org/ | Suite 400 801 N. Fairfax St. Alexandria VA 22314 | 1915 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) | The American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants is the devoted exclusively to the support and professional development of women CPAs. The society also addresses gender equity the glass ceiling work and family issues. To accomplish its mission AWSCPA offers in-depth support in six important areas including networking. AWSCPA’s Web site has information about meetings and conferences as well as current job opportunities. Some areas of the site are open to members only. | Accounting | E-mail: info@awscpa.org Phone: 800-297-2721 | http://awscpa.org/ | 136 South Keowee Street Dayton OH 45402 | 1933 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Association for Women in Communications | Offers a mentor program and an annual career day. | Communications | Phone: 703-370-7436 E-mail: info@womcom.org | http://www.womcom.org/ | 3337 Duke Street Alexandria VA 22314 | 1909 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Association for Women in Computing (AWC) | Serves programmers analysts technical writers and entrepreneurs. | Tech | Phone: 415-905-4663 E-mail: info@awc-hq.org | http://www.awc-hq.org/home.html | Suite 1006 41 Sutter St. San Francisco CA 94104 | 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Association for Women in Science (AWIS) | The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science mathematics engineering and technology. AWIS has more than 5000 members in 76 local chapters across the country. | Science | Phone: 202-326-8940; 800-886-AWIS E-mail: awis@awis.org | http://www.awis.org/ | Suite 650 1200 New York Ave. NW Washington DC 20005 | 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) | The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) based in Washington, DC, works to promote the professional development of women in international trade and business and to raise public awareness of the importance of international trade to economic development. | Trade | Telephone: (202) 684-3040 Email: info@wiit.org Elizabeth Schumacher, Executive Director elizabeth.schumacher@wiit.org | https://wiit.org/ | c/o Affinity Strategies 100 M Street, S.E., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20003 | 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Astia | Astia is a community of experts committed to propelling women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving economic growth. Providing women entrepreneurs access to capital. | Founders | yuka@astia.org investors@astia.org startups@astia.org info@astia.org | http://astia.org/ | Astia One Market Plaza, Spear Tower 24th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 | 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Business and Professional Women (BPW) Foundation | Nonprofit with a goal to empower working women to achieve their full potential and partners with employers to build successful workplaces through education, research, knowledge and policy. | Professionals | Phone: 202-293-1100 E-mail: foundation@bpwfoundation.org | http://bpwfoundation.org/ | Business and Professional Women’s Foundation 1030 15th Street, N.W. Suite B1 #148 Washington, DC 20005 | 1919 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network | Women in commercial real estate. | Real Estate | Wendy Mann, CAE CEO/CREW Network Foundation President wendym@crewnetwork.org Laura Lewis Chief Marketing Officer laural@crewnetwork.org Many other contacts listed: https://crewnetwork.org/contact/ | https://crewnetwork.org/ | CREW Network, 1201 Wakarusa Dr Ste D, Lawrence, KS 66049 | 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network | Unites top global women business owners in a vibrant entrepreneurial community. By spotlighting female entrepreneurial success and creating a supportive atmosphere, DWEN helps a group of like-minded women share best practices, build business opportunities through collaboration, explore international expansion and access new resources that support business growth | Founders | dweninfo@dell.com | http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/women-powering-business | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| eWomen Network | Network of over 500,000 women connected through 118 chapters across North America. We conduct nearly 2,000 events and host the #1 women’s entrepreneur Conference, of its kind, in North America annually. | Professionals | 972-620-9995 info@ewomennetwork.com | https://ewomennetwork.com/ | eWomenNetwork 14900 Landmark Blvd , Suite 540 Dallas , Texas , 75254 | 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Women's Association (FWA) | The Financial Women’s Association brings together high achieving professionals from every sector of the financial world. We are dedicated to developing future leaders, enhancing the role of women in finance, and investing in the community. In this vital work, we are fortunate to have the partnership of prestigious institutions, government agencies and talented individuals. | Finance | 212.533.2141 FWAoffice@FWA.org | http://fwa.org/ | FWA OF NEW YORK, INC. 25 East 21st Street – Floor 6 New York, NY 10010 | 1956 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) | Serves composers conductors performers and music lovers. Provides venues for female artists to perform and helps promote their shows. | Music | president@iawm.org | http://iawm.org/ | Susan Borwick, IAWM President Wake Forest University Department of Music PO Box 7345 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7345 | 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Interational) | Develops the professional, business and leadership potential of women on all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world. | Professionals | presidents.office@bpw-international.org | https://www.bpw-international.org/home | President's Office: Mexico Av. Allende 351, Col. Centro Torreón Coahuila, México. C.P. 27000 | 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) | Includes events, networking, education, resources - produces list of top companies for women. The NAFE Leadership Summits in cities around the country offer inspirational speakers, along with training and skill building components designed to increase tools and applicable strategies for high potential, high achieving women looking to make the most of their careers. | Executives | Robbie Motter, NAFE Global Coordinator rmotter@aol.com or 951-255-9200. | http://www.nafe.com/ | No HQ; chapters in AZ, CA, DC, GA, IN, LA, MD, MI, MS, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, VT, WA | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) | Over 200 local chapters around the country. Online networking events, in-person networking events, education, career consultation, directory of job listings. | Professionals | Development@napw.com | https://www.napw.com/ | HQ: Garden City, NY | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) | Multi-pronged mission to support female entrepreneurs. 1) Advocacy for women in business. 2) Institute that serves as education arm offering training and development. 3) Strategic corporate partnerships to promote women in business and also for funding (it seems). Dues-based organization with about 40 chapters nationwide (none in Colorado). | Founders | Phone: 800-556-2926 Or website contact form: https://www.nawbo.org/contact-us | https://www.nawbo.org | HQ: Washington, D.C. 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW South Building, Ste 900 Washington, DC 20004 | 1975 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| National Women's Business Council | A non-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. | Social/Political | Esther Morales esther.morales@sba.gov Cristina Flores cristina.flores@sba.gov Ph. (202) 205-3850 | https://www.nwbc.gov/ | 409 Third Street, SW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20416 | 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) | Welcome to the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), a non-profit, professional organization that supports the advancement of women in international trade and business by providing networking and educational opportunities. | Trade | Info@owit.org Andrea Ewart, President - president@owit.org | http://www.owit.org/ | OWIT International c/o 1110 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 715 Washington, DC 20005, USA | 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pipeline Angels | Network of new and seasoned women investors. Education, mentoring, and bootcamp. Pitch summit. | Investors/Founders | info@pipelineangels.com | http://pipelineangels.com/ | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Savor the Success | Savor the Success is a virtual business school, community center, and wellness lifestyle hub for women entrepreneurs, makers and creators. We offer high-impact schools, support circles, a lively community, ground-breaking events, SAVOR LIFE magazine, and a book store with our best-selling Daily Action Planner | Founders | concierge@savorthesuccess.com | http://join.savorthesuccess.com/ | 327 West 11th Street - New York, NY 10014 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SheEO | Network of women investors who commit $1,100 in capital that is distributed to selected SheEOs in the form of 0% loans. | Investors/Founders | hi@sheeo.world Jen Simpson, Colorado - jen@sheeo.world Heather MacKenzie, Colorado - heather@sheeo.world Julie Trell, San Fran - julie@sheeo.world Delilah Panio, Los Angeles - delilah@sheeo.world | http://www.sheeo.world/ http://www.sheeo.world/usa | USA (CO, CA), New Zealand, Canada | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Society of Women Engineers (SWE) | For more than six decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Our organization is centered around a passion for our members' success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today's exciting engineering and technology specialties. | Tech | T. 1.877.793.4636 hq@swe.org | http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/ | 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601 | 1950 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Soroptimist | A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. | Social/Political | Kamali Brooks Public Relations Manager kamali@soroptimist.org General Inquiries siahq@soroptimist.org Lori Blair Senior Director of Program Services 215-893-9000 Extension 114 | http://www.soroptimist.org/ | 1709 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-6103 | 1921 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The CRAVE CO.MPANY | The CRAVE CO.MPANY is focused exclusively on CO.NNECTING women together to make waves in their careers and personal lives. Our programs and events are designed for authentic conversation. Our mission is to draw out the stories and voices of women in business in a way where they feel seen, heard, and empowered. We love to CO.LLABORATE, innovate, reinvent, create CO.MMUNITY and move forward at all times. | Professionals | Contact form on website: http://thecravecompany.com/contact/ | http://thecravecompany.com/ | Seattle, WA | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Next Women | TheNextWomen connects female start-up founders, business leaders, and investors within a unique European ecosystem and with it enlarges their influence and impact. It is a platform for women with ambition, optimism, and perseverance. As a member of TheNextWomen entrepreneurs get access to all the knowledge and tools they need to boost their capital and network. | Investors/Founders | Simone Brummelhuis, Founder & CEO simone@thenextwomen.com Rixt Herklots, Summit & Partnerships Manager rixt@thenextwomen.com Herman Van Den Berg, Operations Manager herman@thenextwomen.com | http://www.thenextwomen.com/ | Spaces Zuidas Barbara Strozzilaan 101 1083 HN Amsterdam | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Women's Foundation of Colorado | Build resources and incite change in Colorado through the four impact areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), the Girls Graduate Initiative, Single Moms Succeed, and the Girls' Leadership Council. | Social/Political | Phone: 303-285-2960 Email: wfco@wfco.org | https://www.wfco.org | The Merle Catherine Chambers Center for the Advancement of Women 1901 East Asbury Avenue Denver, CO 80208 | 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| theBoardlist | theBoardlist is a curated talent marketplace for the tech community to recommend, discover and connect highly qualified women leaders with opportunities to serve on private and public company boards. | Executives | contact@theboardlist.com (415) 692-5270 | https://theboardlist.com/ | theBoardlist 1940 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94110 | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women 2.0 | Gender equality in the tech world - leading media brand for women technology leaders. | Tech | Sponsorship: sponsor@women2.com Contributors: editor@women2.com Press Inquiries: press@women2.com General: info@women2.com | https://women2.com/ | New York, NY | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women in Aerospace (WIA) | Women in Aerospace (WIA) is dedicated to increasing the leadership capabilities and visibility of women in the aerospace community. | Aerospace | info@womeninaerospace.org Phone: 202.547.0229 | http://www.womeninaerospace.org/ | Women in Aerospace 204 E Street NE Washington, DC 20002 | 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women in Housing and Finance (WHF) | WHF is a premier association of women and men that actively promotes its members in the fields of housing and financial services while retaining a focus on its women members. | Finance | Phone: 703-683-4742 Email: whf@whfdc.org | http://www.whfdc.org/ | 400 North Washington Street Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 | 1979 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women in Technology International (WITI) | The world's leading trade association for tech-savvy women. WITI products and services include: Networking, WITI Marketplace, Career Services/Search, National Conferences and Regional Events, Publications and Resources, Small Business Programs, Research, Bulletin Boards and more. | Tech | Carolyn Leighton, CEO, Chariwoman & Founder carolyn@corp.witi.com David Leighton, President david@corp.witi.com | https://www.witi.com/ | OLYMPIC PLAZA 11500 Olympic Blvd. Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90064 | 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) | WIE is an influential women's leadership network that provides professional women with the motivation and learning to succeed in their careers. Educational symposiums, dinners, etc. | Executives | Contact form on website: https://www.wienetwork.org/contact-us | https://www.wienetwork.org | Annual symposiums take place in March (London), South Africa (May) and September (New York). | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) | An organization for presidents, CEOs, managing directors whose businesses annually gross more than $2 million. The organization’s mission states: improving business conditions for women entrepreneurs and promoting the acceptance and advancement of women entrepreneurs in all industries. | Executives | (212) 688-4114 | https://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/ | 155 East 55th Street Suite 4-H New York NY 10022 | 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women Who Startup | Women Who Start Up is a global community that connects and empowers Women Who Startup, Women Founders, Women Who Code, Women in Tech, and Women Entrepreneurs. We’re headquartered in Denver, Colorado and growing well beyond. | Tech | Lizelle van Vuuren, Founder & CEO lizelle@womenwhostartup.com | http://www.womenwhostartup.com/ | Denver, CO | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Women Who Tech | Nonprofit focused on championing women in tech, bringing people together, and hosting annual summits. Hosts The Women Startup Challenge - pitch competition. | Tech | Allyson Kapin, Founder Allyson@womenwhotech.com | http://www.womenwhotech.com/ | Washington, D.C. | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||