Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc.

What Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc. does

Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Cindy Chace and Diane Sears and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The organization develops business growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs, primarily through structured access to corporate and government contracting channels. Its core deliverable is a signature annual international women's business development conference that combines educational forums, one-to-one business matchmaking sessions between women-owned suppliers and corporate buyers, a golf networking experience, and a mentorship program for high school and college-aged young women. The 2026 edition marks the 20th anniversary and is held at Boardwalk Resort at Walt Disney World, capped at 250 participants. Supporting programs include virtual matchmaker meetings, a sustainability hub, a year-round webinar and podcast series, and the Rally for the Cure breast cancer research partnership.

The foundation generates revenue through a six-tier corporate sponsorship program (Emerald $20,000 down to Lime $1,000), golf experience packages (foursome $1,000, signature sponsor $10,000), mentorship sponsorships ($3,000 to $10,000), conference registration fees, marketplace vendor table sales ($350), and individual donations including scholarship sponsorships at $1,000. Anchor enterprise sponsors include AbbVie, UPS, Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Raytheon Technologies, Duke Energy, Moffitt Cancer Center, CHEP, and Coors. Distribution occurs through direct outreach, partner organizations (WBENC, WBEC-Florida, NAWBO, SBA, WIPP, WeConnect, LPGA), and a volunteer leadership network across North America. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products and uses third-party platforms (Eventbrite, Jotform, SmugMug) for event registration, donations, and media.

Name

Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc.

Legal name

Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://goforthegreens.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 that runs an annual women's business development conference, golf networking event, mentorship program, and corporate matchmaking program connecting women-owned businesses with enterprise buyers and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women Business Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAA

Private Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Women business development
• Business networking events
• Corporate matchmaking services
• Entrepreneurship mentorship programs
• Women-owned business conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from annual conference registrations, golf event participation fees, and matchmaking meeting fees.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships at various tiers (Emerald $20,000, Jade $10,000, Peridot $5,000, Kelly $3,000, Hunter $2,000, Lime $1,000) for annual conference visibility and recognition. Also includes marketplace vendor table sales at $350.
3. Mentorship Program Revenue: Mentorship experience sponsorships and registrations for young women in high school through college. Signature sponsor $10,000, Champion sponsor $5,000, Supporter $3,000.
4. Golf Experience Revenue: Golf event participation including foursome packages ($1,000), individual hole sponsors ($1,000), signature golf sponsor ($10,000), golf sponsorships at various levels, and non-golfing sponsor donations ($300).
5. Donations: Individual donations and scholarship sponsorships including 'Sponsor a Business Owner' ($1,000) and 'Sponsor a Mentee' ($1,000) to support conference attendance for women entrepreneurs and young women.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Go for the Greens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that hosts an annual international women's business development conference combined with a golf networking experience. It runs structured business-to-business matchmaking meetings between women-owned suppliers and corporate/government buyers, year-round educational webinars, and a mentorship experience for high school and college-aged young women.

Product overview

Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and events centered around women's business development. The core offerings include the Annual Conference (an international women's business development conference featuring educational forums, matchmaking, and networking), the Golf Experience (golf networking events for business relationship building), and the Mentorship Experience (leadership development for young women). Supporting programs include Matchmaker Meetings (business-to-business matchmaking sessions), Sustainability Hub (sustainability education and resources), and Rally for the Cure (breast cancer research fundraising through golf flags). The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Conference Signature international women's business development conference featuring educational forums, networking opportunities, structured matchmaking sessions, and a golf networking event. Targeted at women business owners seeking corporate and government contracts, and at corporate/government procurement representatives.
• Golf Experience Golf networking event featuring 18-hole scrambles, golf clinics, and business-relationship-building opportunities for women business owners. Includes foursome packages, hole sponsorships, and an awards luncheon.
• Mentorship Experience Mentorship program for young women in high school through college, building leadership skills and exposure to entrepreneurship and STEM pursuits. Includes Signature, Champion, and Supporter sponsorship tiers.
• Matchmaker Meetings One-to-one business matchmaking sessions connecting qualified women-owned suppliers with corporate and government buyers during the annual conference and via virtual matchmaking.
• Sustainability Hub A global sustainability resource hub for entrepreneurs that connects and educates on the latest trends and innovations in business and sustainability.
• Rally for the Cure Breast cancer research support initiative offering custom commemorative pink golf flags, with half of the proceeds supporting Rally for the Cure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women-owned businesses gain access to corporate and government contracting opportunities through matchmaking sessions with major corporations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• AbbViecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Sponsor for Go for the Greens annual conference, supporting women business development programs.
• UPScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time key sponsor supporting the conference and women-owned business development. Laura Lane, President of Global Public Affairs, serves as keynote speaker and presenter. UPS executives participate in matchmaking sessions.
• Walt Disney CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for annual conference at Boardwalk Resort and Walt Disney World properties. Participates in matchmaking program and corporate buyer sessions.
• Moffitt Cancer CenterkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey sponsor and participant in matchmaking sessions, connecting women-owned businesses with healthcare procurement opportunities.
• AmazonkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey sponsor supporting Go for the Greens programs and women-owned business development initiatives.
• Raytheon TechnologieskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey sponsor and corporate buyer participating in matchmaking program for women-owned suppliers. Executives contribute to workshop programming on topics like business continuity.
• Duke EnergykeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey sponsor hosting the Business Continuity workshop series at the annual conference and participating in matchmaking sessions.
• WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization promoting the conference to WBENC-certified women business owners. WBENC logo displayed as partner organization.
• WBEC-Florida (Women's Business Enterprise Council Florida)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization supporting Florida-based women business owners in attending the conference.
• NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization promoting conference participation to NAWBO members across the country.
• SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting women entrepreneurs in accessing the conference and business development programs.
• LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the golf networking component of the Go for the Greens conference.
• Rally for the CurekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegacy benefactor for breast cancer research. Half of proceeds from pink flag sales support Rally for the Cure.
• WIPP (Women Impacting Network)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting women business owners in accessing Go for the Greens programming.
• WeConnect InternationalkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization connecting women entrepreneurs with corporate buyers and promoting Go for the Greens conference.
• First TeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting youth golf development and the Mentorship Experience program.
• Youth On CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting youth golf opportunities connected to the Mentorship Experience.
• CoorskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey sponsor supporting the Go for the Greens annual conference and programs.
• Southwest AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing travel support and conference sponsorship.
• CHEPkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and participant in matchmaking sessions connecting women-owned businesses with supply chain opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): The largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a direct partner in the foundation's promotional channels. WBENC operates a national network of corporate buyer-supplier events and certification programs that overlap with Go for the Greens' matchmaking value proposition.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): A national membership organization advocating for women business owners. NAWBO is a confirmed partner organization and broadly overlaps with Go for the Greens' target audience of women entrepreneurs seeking corporate and government access.
• Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP): A national nonpartisan organization advocating for women business owners in public policy. WIPP is a partner organization that explicitly supports women business owners accessing Go for the Greens programming, making it a directly comparable constituency-focused nonprofit.
• National Women's Business Council (NWBC): An independent federal advisory council created to advise the U.S. government on women-owned business policy. NWBC's research and policy advocacy directly intersect with the issues Go for the Greens' corporate matchmaking program addresses.
• SCORE: A national nonprofit network of volunteer business mentors supporting entrepreneurs. SCORE's mentorship and educational programming across the U.S. overlaps with the Go for the Greens Mentorship Experience, particularly for women entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: A business education and growth program for small businesses including women-owned firms. The program offers structured matchmaking, mentorship, and education that competes for the same corporate sponsor interest and women entrepreneur mindshare.

Direct peers

• WeConnect International: A global nonprofit certifying and connecting women-owned businesses to corporate buyers. The two organizations share both the corporate matchmaking mission and the partner relationship, making WeConnect a direct peer in the women's business development ecosystem.

Regional players

• Women's Business Enterprise Center Florida (WBEC-Florida): The regional WBENC partner organization in Florida that co-promotes Go for the Greens. WBEC-Florida runs similar regional certification and matchmaking events and is one of the foundation's most direct promotional partners.

Emerging players

• Astia: A nonprofit venture-connection organization that includes women-led high-growth companies and connects them with investors and corporate partners. Astia operates in adjacent matchmaking and capital-access territory to Go for the Greens' corporate matchmaking program.
• Springboard Enterprises: A nonprofit accelerator connecting women entrepreneurs with venture capital and corporate partners. Springboard competes for the same high-growth women business owner audience and corporate sponsor relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcr2JYbGSIXUo1vywJsblpg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoForTheGreens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/go-for-the-greens-foundation-inc-

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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