New York Women In Communications Inc.

What New York Women In Communications Inc. does

New York Women in Communications Inc. (NYWICI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1929 and headquartered in New York, with a registered address in McLean, Virginia. The organization connects women professionals across the communications industry, including journalism, broadcasting, public relations, corporate communications, advertising, digital, and social media. It serves 2,500+ members ranging from students to C-suite executives, primarily in the New York metropolitan area and broader Northeast United States (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania for scholarship eligibility).

NYWICI's core offerings are service-based rather than technology products. These include individual and corporate memberships, signature awards events (the Matrix Awards since 1971 and Trailblazer Awards), a scholarship program that has awarded over $2.2 million to 410+ women since inception, the WomenHeard podcast, a formal mentorship program with Monthly Office Hours, the Communications Career Conference, and the Next Level You professional development series. The underlying technology footprint is modest: a Wild Apricot-powered member portal, a WordPress-based website, podcast distribution on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and an active presence across major social platforms.

The organization is funded through four primary revenue streams: individual and corporate membership dues, tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships (including named scholarships from Google, JPMorganChase, Disney, Omnicom, Dentsu, Yahoo, IPG, Kaplow, and others), and event-related revenue from the Matrix Awards, which drew 475 guests to its 56th annual edition. The organization operates with a small team of 1-10 employees and is governed by a volunteer board, with current leadership including President Brandi Boatner (IBM), President-Elect Beth Feldman (Nexstar Media Group), and Treasurer Linda Descano (Red Havas).

Name

New York Women In Communications Inc.

Legal name

New York Women in Communications, Inc.

Website

https://nywici.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New York Women in Communications Inc. (NYWICI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1929 that serves 2,500+ women professionals in communications through membership, the Matrix Awards, scholarships, mentorship, and the WomenHeard podcast, with operations centered in the New York metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit & Cause Communications (BPAFADAK), Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs (EDALAOAL)

Keywords

• Professional women networking
• Communications industry membership
• Leadership mentorship programs
• Communications scholarship funding
• Industry recognition awards

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Individual membership fees provide revenue, with complimentary Rising Star membership (ages 18-26) and paid membership for those 27+. Corporate memberships are also available for organizations wanting to provide benefits to their employees.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: NYWICI accepts tax-deductible donations as a registered 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 13-4111956. Donations support educational programs and scholarship initiatives.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor NYWICI programs, scholarships, and events including the Matrix Awards. Sponsors gain brand visibility, access to an engaged community of women professionals, and recognition at events.
4. Scholarship Program: NYWICI awards 10-20 scholarships annually (ranging from $1,000 to $10,000) funded by corporate sponsors. Some scholarships include internship opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NYWICI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization that connects, celebrates, convenes, and supports women across the communications industry through paid individual and corporate memberships, a WomenHeard podcast, a board-led mentorship program, signature Matrix Awards and Trailblazer Awards events, career conferences, professional development series, and a scholarship program ($1,000 to $10,000 per award) for students pursuing communications-related fields.

Product overview

NYWICI operates as a nonprofit professional membership organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership services, events, and content programs including the WomenHeard podcast, Mentorship Program with Monthly Office Hours, signature awards events (Matrix Awards and Trailblazer Awards), scholarship program ($1,000-$10,000 for communications students), career conferences, and professional development series. These are service-based programs, not technology products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WomenHeard Podcast: A career-focused podcast presented by NYWICI where women across the communications industry share personal stories and practical advice.

Products and services

• NYWICI Individual Membership Professional membership program connecting women leaders across the marketing and communications industry with 2,500+ members including executives to students, providing access to networking events, mentorship, professional development resources, and a member portal.
• NYWICI Corporate Membership Organization-level membership that brings NYWICI benefits to entire companies, providing brand visibility, access to the women communications network, and inclusion in the Matrix Awards, Trailblazer Awards, and scholarship sponsorship opportunities.
• WomenHeard Podcast Career-focused podcast hosted by Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich and NYWICI Past President Georgia Galanoudis featuring women across the communications industry sharing personal stories and practical advice, distributed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• NYWICI Mentorship Program Monthly Office Hours program connecting NYWICI members with board leadership for one-on-one or small-group career guidance and mentorship conversations.
• Matrix Awards Flagship annual awards ceremony since 1971 honoring extraordinary women leaders in communications whose achievements exemplify excellence, boundary-breaking leadership, and commitment to mentoring the next generation.
• Trailblazer Awards Annual celebration recognizing the next generation of industry leaders in communications, marketing, advertising, and public relations.
• NYWICI Scholarships Scholarship program offering $1,000 to $10,000 awards for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing communications-related fields, sponsored by major communications companies with some including internship opportunities.
• Communications Career Conference Career-focused conference providing professional development and networking opportunities for members of the communications community.
• Next Level You Series Professional development programming series designed to support career advancement for women in communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2.2 million awarded in scholarships to 410+ women
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• DisneycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisney is a corporate member of NYWICI, demonstrating commitment to empowering women in the communications industry. Disney sponsors the Trailblazer Scholarship for students pursuing communications careers.
• HearstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHearst is a corporate member of NYWICI, supporting the organization's mission to advance women in communications. Hearst has been a long-standing supporter of NYWICI's programs and initiatives.
• People InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeople Inc is a corporate member of NYWICI, supporting the organization's initiatives to empower women in the communications industry.
• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle sponsors the Google Scholarship for NYWICI students, supporting the next generation of women in communications through financial assistance.
• JPMorganChasecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJPMorganChase sponsors the JPMorganChase Scholarship, supporting NYWICI's scholarship program for students pursuing communications careers.
• OmnicomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOmnicom sponsors the Omnicom Scholarship for NYWICI students, demonstrating commitment to developing diverse talent in the communications industry.
• DentsucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDentsu sponsors the Dentsu Scholarship for NYWICI students, supporting future women leaders in the communications and advertising industry.
• YahoocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYahoo sponsors the Yahoo Scholarship for NYWICI students, supporting educational opportunities for young women in communications.
• Kaplow CommunicationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKaplow Communications sponsors the Kaplow Scholarship, which includes internship opportunities for recipients. The partnership provides both financial support and practical career development for scholarship winners.
• Interpublic Group (IPG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIPG sponsors the IPG Scholarship for NYWICI students, with scholarship recipients eligible for internships within the organization.
• Licensing International FoundationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensing International Foundation funds the Brand Marketing Scholarship for NYWICI students pursuing communications and marketing careers.
• UM (IPG media agency)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerUM sponsors the UM Scholarship supporting NYWICI's scholarship program for students in communications.
• Ann LiguorisecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAnn Liguori Sports Media Scholarship supports NYWICI students interested in sports media and broadcasting careers.
• d exposito & partnerssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerDaisy Expósito-Ulla, CEO of d exposito & partners, sponsors The Esperanza Scholarship supporting NYWICI students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ellevate Network: A professional women's network offering membership, mentorship, events, and a digital community. It is one of the closest direct comparables to NYWICI's membership-based model, operating nationally rather than regionally.
• Women's Forum of New York: A New York-based nonprofit membership organization for women leaders across industries. It is comparable to NYWICI in its regional New York anchor, member-driven model, and focus on advancing women's leadership.
• Advertising Women of New York (AWNY): A New York-based nonprofit for women in advertising and related industries, offering events, awards, and networking. It is highly comparable to NYWICI in geography, industry vertical (advertising/communications), and member-driven mission.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): A global membership association for business communication professionals. It is a comparable industry-specific professional association with chapters, events, and credentialing — broader in scope than NYWICI but overlapping on communications professional development.
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA): The largest U.S. professional organization for PR and communications practitioners, with chapters, awards, and events. Comparable to NYWICI for its industry-specific membership model and signature recognition programs.
• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE): A long-standing U.S. membership organization supporting women executives across industries. Comparable to NYWICI in its mission of advancing women leaders via networking and professional development, but broader in industry focus.

Emerging players

• The 3% Movement: A movement focused on achieving equal creative representation for women in advertising. It overlaps with NYWICI's industry vertical (advertising/PR) and gender-advancement mission but is more narrowly focused on creative roles.
• International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF): A nonprofit supporting women journalists worldwide through grants, training, and emergency support. It overlaps with NYWICI in supporting women across journalism and media disciplines and in offering scholarships/fellowships.
• Lesbians Who Tech & Allies: A large community for LGBTQ+ women and allies in technology and adjacent industries. It is an adjacent comparable as a member-driven, mission-based professional community offering events, mentorship, and visibility for women in communications-adjacent fields.

Regional players

• Women in Communications — DC Chapter (WIDC): A regional chapter-style organization supporting women in communications careers. Comparable in function (events, networking, professional development) but operating in a different geographic market from NYWICI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nywici
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nywici
• Facebookfacebook.com/nywici
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-women-in-communications
• Instagraminstagram.com/nywici
• TikToktiktok.com/@nywici_

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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