Oklahoma Women in Technology

What Oklahoma Women in Technology does

Oklahoma Women in Technology (OKWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, with operating reach across Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The organization is entirely volunteer-run and led by a 14-person board, with no paid staff. Its mission is to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields by promoting, advocating for, and providing thought leadership to women working in technology across Oklahoma, while educating and encouraging young women to pursue STEM education and careers.

OKWIT delivers a portfolio of community programs rather than technology products. Core offerings include annual scholarships of $500-$3,000 for women pursuing STEM degrees, free half-day student retreats in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa serving high school students ages 13+, Mentor Circles providing facilitated professional development, monthly professional development events featuring guest speakers and panels, an annual fundraising Gala, and the Women in Tech Summit co-hosted with InnoTech Oklahoma. The organization also maintains an annual Trailblazer Award recognizing leadership achievement by women in STEM.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining tiered corporate sponsorships (Empower $20k+, Engage $15k+, Inspire $10k+, Uplift $5k+), individual membership dues (Friend free, Advocate $50/yr, Contributing Executive $150/yr), one-time donations, and event revenue from galas and summits. Major corporate supporters include Devon Energy, Paycom, Dolese Bros. Co., ONE Gas, and Davenport Energy Group. The operating infrastructure is conventional nonprofit tooling — Squarespace website, z2systems membership portal, Eventbrite/Luma event registration, and PayPal donations — with no proprietary technology platform.

Name

Oklahoma Women in Technology

Legal name

Oklahoma Women in Technology

Website

https://okwit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oklahoma Women in Technology is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit founded in 2016 that delivers scholarships, student retreats, mentor circles, monthly professional development events, and an annual gala to advance women in STEM across Oklahoma City and Tulsa, funded through corporate sponsorships, memberships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Advocacy and Professional Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Women in technology
• STEM advocacy
• Professional development
• Nonprofit community
• Tech mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorships at various levels (Empower $20k+, Engage $15k+, Inspire $10k+, Uplift $5k+) that provide memberships for employees, gala table placement, and logo recognition at events and in marketing materials.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees including Friend of OKWIT (free), Advocate ($50/year), and Contributing Executive ($150/year) tiers with varying benefits including member-only events, professional development access, and mentorship eligibility.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations, including notable contributions like the $50,000 donation from Paycom Software during Women's History Month to support educational and leadership initiatives.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from annual gala events including ticket sales, table purchases, silent auctions, and gaming activities. Gala sponsorships also contribute significant event-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oklahoma Women in Technology (OKWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields for women and girls in Oklahoma. It delivers scholarships, student retreats (in Tulsa and Oklahoma City), Mentor Circles, an Annual Gala, the Trailblazer Award, the Women in Tech Summit, and monthly professional development events, supported by tiered individual memberships (Friend, Advocate, Contributing Executive) and corporate sponsorships. The organization is 100% volunteer-run and operates across Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Product overview

Oklahoma Women in Technology operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services rather than a technology product. The core offerings include scholarships for women in STEM, student retreats in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Mentor Circles for professional development, monthly events featuring guest speakers and networking, an annual gala fundraiser, and a Women in Tech Summit. The organization also provides membership tiers (Friend of OKWIT, Advocate at $50/year, and Contributing Executive at $150/year) that provide varying levels of access to professional development resources and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Retreats (Tulsa and Oklahoma City)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $70,000 in scholarships awarded to Oklahoma women pursuing STEM degrees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Devon EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEmpower Sponsor at $20k+ level. Devon Energy is OKWIT's flagship corporate sponsor receiving memberships for up to 50 employees, half or full table at annual Gala, and prominent signage and recognition at all events and on website.
• PaycomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEngage Sponsor at $15k+ level. Additionally donated $50,000 during Women's History Month 2024 through employee giving program to support educational and leadership initiatives for women in STEM.
• Dolese Bros. Co.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerInspire Sponsor at $10k+ level. Receives corporate sponsorship benefits including employee memberships, Gala table placement, and event signage.
• Devon BuildermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInspire Sponsor at $10k+ level. Listed among corporate sponsors receiving recognition and event benefits.
• ONE GassupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUplift Sponsor at $5k+ level. ONE Gas is listed among corporate sponsors supporting OKWIT's mission.
• HeartlandsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing table sponsorship and support for OKWIT events.
• Davenport Energy GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUplift Sponsor at $5k+ level. Listed among corporate sponsors supporting OKWIT's mission.
• InnoTech OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKWIT partners with InnoTech Oklahoma to host the annual Women in Tech Summit featuring two tracks of sessions with local speakers on Leadership and Technology topics including AI, Cybersecurity, Data, and more. Next summit scheduled for October 21, 2026 at OKC Convention Center.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AnitaB.org: National nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in technology through programs, events, and research. Directly comparable to OKWIT in mission (closing the gender gap in tech) and nonprofit sponsorship-driven model, though operating at national scale.
• Girls Who Code: National nonprofit running coding clubs, summer programs, and college-loops to support girls in computing. Directly comparable to OKWIT's student retreats and STEM pipeline programs, though at much larger national scale.
• Black Girls CODE: Nonprofit providing technology education and exposure to girls of color. Directly comparable to OKWIT's mission of supporting underrepresented groups in STEM through workshops, retreats, and community programs.
• National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT): Nonprofit coalition working to increase women's participation in computing. Directly comparable to OKWIT in advancing women in technology through programs, awards, and corporate/academic partnerships.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Global professional organization for women in technology offering networking, mentorship, and professional development. Directly comparable to OKWIT's mentor circles, monthly events, and membership tiers.
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Nonprofit professional society supporting women engineers through scholarships, awards, and local sections. Directly comparable to OKWIT's STEM scholarships, networking events, and recognition programs.
• Women Who Code: International nonprofit community supporting women in technical careers through events, hackathons, and study groups. Directly comparable to OKWIT's professional development and networking programs.
• Girlstart: Nonprofit providing STEM education to girls through after-school programs, camps, and teacher training. Directly comparable to OKWIT's student retreats and K-12 STEM exposure programs, though based in Texas.

Regional players

• techlahoma: Oklahoma-based nonprofit community supporting the local tech ecosystem through events, education, and meetups. Regional peer to OKWIT in operating in Oklahoma's tech community, though broader in scope and male-majority oriented.

Broad incumbents

• American Association of University Women (AAUW): National nonprofit advancing equity for women through education, scholarships, research, and advocacy. Broadly comparable to OKWIT in scholarships-for-women-in-STEM focus, though operating across many causes beyond technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/OKWIT
• Instagraminstagram.com/okwit
• Facebookfacebook.com/okwomenintech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-women-in-technology

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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