Take The Lead Women

What Take The Lead Women does

Take The Lead Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, NY (322 West 57th St, 45M). The organization's mission is to prepare, develop, inspire, and propel women of all diversities and intersectionalities to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors. The nonprofit operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees and runs a digital-first model supplemented by annual in-person events.

The organization's core programmatic portfolio includes the 9 Leadership Power Tools signature self-paced online course, the flagship 50 Women Can Change the World cohort program (training 50 diverse women leaders per cohort), individual coaching services, and the annual Power Up Concert & Conference held on Women's Equality Day. Corporate offerings include DEI training and women's leadership development workshops. The organization has established an SHRM recertification provider relationship, allowing HR professionals to earn continuing education credits through its programs.

The organization has built a digital infrastructure leveraging Squarespace for its website and GoFundMe Pro for donation processing. Take The Lead Women has received a Charity Navigator rating and earned media coverage from major outlets including Forbes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, and HuffPost. With its annual Power Up events drawing over 1,000 leaders, the nonprofit has cultivated a substantial community of women leaders, executives, founders, and policymakers, while corporate partners and individual donors fund operations through contributions and matching gift campaigns.

Name

Take The Lead Women

Legal name

Take The Lead Inc

Website

https://taketheleadwomen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Take The Lead Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that develops women leaders through proprietary training programs, coaching, and an annual flagship conference. The digital-first organization serves individual professionals and corporate clients seeking DEI and leadership development solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Leadership Development and DEI Training

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams (EDABAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA), Succession Planning & High-Potential (HiPo) Leadership Programs (EDABAAAL), Corporate Reputation & Thought Leadership (MPAAAOAF)

Keywords

• Women's leadership development
• DEI training programs
• Professional coaching services
• Corporate training workshops
• Online leadership courses

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Take The Lead raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and year-end giving campaigns. The organization runs matching fund campaigns (e.g., 2x matching during year-end giving) and accepts donations through GoFundMe Pro platform. EIN: 46-1478839.
2. Program Fees and Scholarships: Revenue from the 9 Leadership Power Tools online course and other paid programs. Scholarships are funded through donations to make programs accessible. The organization also offers corporate training programs for companies under 'Workshops & Programs' and 'Creating a Culture of Inclusion'.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Take The Lead Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides leadership development programs and resources for women, centered on its proprietary 9 Leadership Power Tools methodology. Its offerings include self-paced online courses, cohort-based programs (50 Women Can Change the World), individual coaching, corporate DEI training workshops, and an annual flagship conference. The organization is funded by donations, sponsorships, and program fees, with scholarships supported by charitable contributions.

Product overview

Take The Lead Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of leadership development programs and resources. Its core offerings include the self-paced 9 Leadership Power Tools online course (for individual enrollment), the cohort-based 50 Women Can Change the World flagship program, individual Coaching Services, and Women's Leadership & DEI Training for Companies. The organization also hosts the annual Power Up Concert & Conference on Women's Equality Day. Complementary offerings include the Power To You Podcast, a free leadership resources library, and the Partner for Parity corporate sponsorship program. All offerings are centered on preparing women of all diversities and intersectionalities to take their fair share of leadership positions across all sectors since 2014.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 9 Leadership Power Tools: Signature online course teaching 9 Leadership Power Tools to advance careers
• 50 Women Can Change the World
• Power Up Concert & Conference
• Power To You Podcast

Products and services

• 9 Leadership Power Tools Online Course A self-paced online course teaching nine actionable leadership power tools designed to help women advance their careers and step into leadership with confidence. It is Take The Lead's signature program and is available for individual enrollment online.
• 50 Women Can Change the World Take The Lead's flagship cohort-based program providing training, coaching, role models, thought leadership, and community building for diverse women leaders across industries. Cohorts of approximately 50 women work together to amplify their voices and lead systemic change.
• Coaching Services Individualized coaching services pairing women leaders with professional coaches to support career advancement, personal power development, and leadership growth.
• Women's Leadership & DEI Training for Companies Customized workplace training and workshops for organizations seeking to develop women leaders and build inclusive cultures, with immediately actionable DEI solutions. Includes offerings like 'Workshops & Programs' and 'Creating a Culture of Inclusion'.
• Power Up Concert & Conference An annual event held on Women's Equality Day in Washington, D.C., bringing together executives, founders, policymakers, and advocates for two days of leadership inspiration, DEI best practices, and networking. The 2024 and 2025 conferences have been held, with plans for Power Up 2026.
• Partner for Parity A corporate partnership program enabling organizations to sponsor Take The Lead's programs and initiatives aimed at advancing women's leadership.
• How to Shuck Imposter Syndrome Online Course A self-paced online course focused on helping women overcome imposter syndrome as a barrier to claiming leadership positions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women successfully negotiate promotions and salary increases after completing programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTake The Lead is an official SHRM recertification provider, enabling HR professionals to earn recertification credits through the organization's training programs and workshops.
• GoFundMecoreTechnology or IntegrationTake The Lead uses GoFundMe Pro platform to process donations, manage fundraising campaigns, and accept both one-time and recurring contributions. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Double the DonationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTake The Lead uses Double the Donation's employer matching gift search tool to help donors maximize their contributions through workplace matching programs.
• The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C.minorOthersVenue partner for the annual Power Up Concert and Conference held on Women's Equality Day.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forté Foundation: Forté is a nonprofit launching women into business leadership through education, research, and corporate partnerships, closely paralleling Take The Lead's mission to propel women into leadership across sectors.
• Lean In Foundation: Lean In is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping women achieve their ambitions through circles, education, and community, offering the most directly comparable mission, audience, and nonprofit delivery model to Take The Lead Women.
• Executive Women's Forum (EWF): EWF is a membership organization advancing women in information security, risk, and privacy leadership, comparable as a community-and-conference model focused on advancing women into senior leadership roles.
• Catalyst: Catalyst is a global nonprofit working to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion, with research, advisory services, and corporate membership — directly comparable as a women's leadership nonprofit selling to enterprise buyers.
• Watermark Conference for Women: Watermark produces a large annual women's leadership conference featuring high-profile speakers and corporate sponsors, comparable as an event-driven women's leadership brand targeting executive and professional audiences.
• Women's Leadership Foundation: A nonprofit advancing women into leadership through programs, networking, and recognition events, paralleling Take The Lead's combination of cohort programs, corporate engagement, and flagship conferences.
• 85 Broads (now Ellevate): Ellevate Network is a global professional women's network offering events, mentorship, and resources for career advancement — comparable as a community-and-program-driven women's leadership platform.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): CCL is a large, established leadership development provider offering corporate programs, coaching, and research — comparable as a broader incumbent in the leadership training space that corporate buyers may consider alongside Take The Lead.

Emerging players

• Athena Alliance: Athena Alliance provides programs and a network for senior executive women and board-ready leaders, overlapping with Take The Lead on cohort-based advancement but focused further up the leadership pipeline.

Others

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): SHRM is the largest HR professional association and is a Take The Lead partner/recertification provider; it is adjacent rather than competitive, since SHRM supplies the credentialing infrastructure that Take The Lead's training plugs into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/takeleadwomen
• Xx.com/takeleadwomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/take-the-lead-women

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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