Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum

What Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum does

The Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum (JWLF) is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2011 that supports the advancement of female leaders within organizations and the business community of Northeast Florida's First Coast region. The organization's core offering is an Annual Forum held each April — the 2026 Forum convened on April 17, 2026 under the theme "She Leads: Igniting, Elevating Voice, and Delivering Value" — supplemented by year-round educational and networking events that target senior-level women, mid- and senior-level managers, experienced women leaders, and "women and men of influence" engaged in sponsoring the next generation of female executives. The flagship Annual Forum draws 150+ executive women from large, locally-based companies for keynote speaker sessions, panel discussions, and peer networking. A secondary offering is the WoLF Award, an annual recognition program that has run consecutively since 2015 honoring an outstanding woman in the Jacksonville community.

JWLF operates an event-driven business model with three primary revenue streams: (1) corporate sponsorships sold in five publicly disclosed tiers — Visionary ($10,000, includes 20 Forum tickets, prominent logo placement, full-page program ad, and two board seats), Champion ($7,500, 16 tickets), Supporter ($7,500, Forum ownership opportunity), Ambassador ($5,000, 14 tickets), and Advocate ($3,000, 4 tickets) — each billed annually; (2) individual donations accepted via a PayPal-based platform; and (3) event registration fees for the Annual Forum and educational events. Anchor corporate sponsors include JEA, Fidelity National Financial, CSX, Landstar, KPMG, Holland & Knight, Regency Centers, Baptist Health, Wells Fargo, Mayo Clinic, Maximus, The Energy Authority, IEM, Black Knight, Adecco, Deutsche Bank, and Mercedes Benz of Orange Park (a long-tenured GTM partner). No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors staffed almost entirely by senior executives from sponsor companies. Current (2026/2027) officers are Chairwoman and President Cari Smith (Manager, Enterprise Risk Management, Fidelity National Financial), Vice Chairwoman and Vice President Katie Mountain (EVP Business Development, Landstar), Secretary Lisa Jennings (Manager, Community Relations & Project Outreach, JEA), and Treasurer Landie Brooks (VP IT Governance & Compliance, Fidelity National Title). Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band. Distribution is concentrated in the Jacksonville metro area and runs through in-person events, the jwlf.org website, an email newsletter, LinkedIn announcements, and a blog; the organization maintains a network of 12+ non-profit partners (Hubbard House, Girl Scouts Gateway, PACE Center for Girls, American Heart Association, NE FL Regional STEM2Hub, REthreaded, See the Girl, and others) to extend reach into adjacent women-and-girls programming. JWLF has no technology product surface and operates without disclosed AI, SaaS, or platform components.

Name

Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum

Legal name

Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum

Website

https://jwlf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum is a Jacksonville, Florida-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that advances female executives in Northeast Florida through an annual Forum, year-round educational events, and the WoLF Award recognition program, funded by corporate sponsorships, donations, and event fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Leadership Development

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAI

Coaching, Mentoring & Facilitation Services

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYTHAHAMAA

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

SECONDARYMPAGAGAK

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

SECONDARYEDABANAF

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Executive Coaching Services

Keywords

• Women's leadership development
• Professional networking events
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Nonprofit community forums
• Executive mentoring programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Visionary $10,000, Champion $7,500, Ambassador $5,000, Advocate $3,000, Supporter $7,500) providing brand visibility, tickets to annual forum, logo placement on marketing materials, and recognition opportunities.
2. Donations: Individual donations from supporters to help advance the mission of supporting and advancing the next generation of female leaders within organizations and the business community.
3. Event Registration: Registration fees for annual Forums and educational/networking events throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum (JWLF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that hosts an annual Forum each April and year-round Educational/Networking Events to provide leadership training, professional networking, career advancement support, and life balance guidance for executive and aspiring women leaders in Northeast Florida. The organization supplements its programming with the WoLF Award recognition program, corporate sponsorship packages, a volunteer program, and a donation platform.

Product overview

Jacksonville Women's Leadership Forum (JWLF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as a community platform for women's professional development. The organization operates through its core programming: the Annual Forum (held each April) featuring keynote speakers and panel discussions, supplemented by year-round Educational/Networking Events. Additional offerings include the WoLF Award recognition program, corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for brand exposure, a Volunteer Program for community engagement, and a Donation Platform for charitable contributions. The organization focuses on Northeast Florida's First Coast region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Forum The premier annual event bringing together over 150 executive women for networking, leadership training, and educational programming featuring keynote speakers and panel discussions. Open to senior-level women leaders, mid- and senior-level managers, and women/men of influence supporting next-generation women leaders.
• Educational/Networking Events Year-round educational series and networking workshops providing leadership development, career advancement guidance, and professional connection opportunities for women leaders in the Jacksonville area.
• WoLF Award Program Annual recognition program honoring outstanding women in the community who demonstrate key leadership attributes including intelligence, loyalty, discipline, communication, compassion, family, teamwork, and work/life balance.
• Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Corporate sponsorship packages at five tiers (Visionary $10,000, Champion $7,500, Ambassador $5,000, Advocate $3,000, Supporter $7,500) providing brand visibility, tickets to the annual Forum, logo placement on marketing materials, recognition opportunities, and board seats at the top tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 executive women attend annual Forums, receiving world-class leadership training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hubbard HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner promoting and supporting work to benefit women on the First Coast. Hubbard House is a domestic violence awareness and prevention organization.
• Women in Business (WIB) UNFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of North Florida chapter of Women in Business, a student and alumni organization supporting women in business careers.
• Go Red STEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Heart Association initiative focused on STEM education and career opportunities for women.
• NE FL Regional STEM2HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNortheast Florida Regional STEM2Hub promoting STEM education and workforce development in the region.
• Women Veterans ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing resources and support for women veterans.
• Girl Scouts GatewayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirl Scouts of Gateway Council serving girls in the Northeast Florida region.
• The Donna FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit supporting women affected by breast cancer.
• HabijaxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity of Jacksonville non-profit building homes for families in need.
• Community ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner organization.
• PACEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACE Center for Girls, providing education and advocacy for girls.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit focused on heart health research and education.
• Girls on the RunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization inspiring girls through physical activity.
• REthreadedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing employment opportunities to women affected by the justice system.
• See the Girl (DBWPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuval County Public Schools initiative focused on girls' education and empowerment.
• Mercedes Benz of Orange ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term networking event sponsor that has showcased automobiles to attendees and engaged JWLF members as customers. Multiple JWLF members and attendees have purchased Mercedes Benz automobiles as a result.
• MAXIMUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• Baptist HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• IEM (Industrial Electric Mfg.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor of JWLF events.
• Regency CentersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• Mayo ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• LandstarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• KPMGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• JEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• JaguarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• Holland & KnightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• The Energy Authority (TEA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• CSXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• Black KnightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• AdeccominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.
• Deutsche BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent and previous sponsor of JWLF events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Executive Women's Forum (EWF): EWF is a membership organization for senior-level women leaders offering peer networking, leadership development programs, and an annual summit — directly comparable in product mix (membership + annual event) to JWLF, but operating at national and global scale.
• Forte Foundation: Forte Foundation is a non-profit that supports women in business and leadership through education, community, and research — sharing JWLF's non-profit, training, and networking model, though Forte focuses on the MBA-to-executive pipeline rather than only senior executives.
• Women Executives (WE) Summit: A women's leadership non-profit offering annual summits, leadership development programming, and corporate sponsorship packages for executive women — closely mirrors JWLF's event-driven, sponsor-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE): NAFE is a long-established national membership organization providing women executives with networking, education, and recognition programs. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping value proposition to JWLF but operates at national scale rather than a single metro.
• Catalyst: Catalyst is a global non-profit focused on advancing women in leadership through research, advisory services, and recognition programs. It overlaps with JWLF's leadership-development and recognition mission but at much larger scale and with a research/advocacy orientation.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW): AAUW is a large national non-profit advancing equity for women through research, education, and advocacy. It is much larger and broader than JWLF but shares the non-profit, training, and member-driven model.
• YWCA: YWCA is a large national non-profit focused on women's empowerment through advocacy, programming, and community engagement. While broader in scope and mission than JWLF, it competes for overlapping corporate sponsor dollars and women's-leadership mindshare in local markets.

Regional players

• Women's Foodservice Forum: Industry-specific (foodservice) women-in-leadership non-profit offering networking, leadership development, and annual events. While industry-verticalized rather than geography-verticalized like JWLF, its structure (membership + summit + sponsorships) is closely analogous.
• Women's Leadership Forum of Charlotte: A regional women's leadership non-profit serving the Charlotte, NC metro area — closest structural peer to JWLF in terms of being a single-metro, sponsor-supported women's leadership organization with annual forums and corporate sponsors.

Emerging players

• Women in Technology International (WITI): WITI is a membership organization for women in technology with networking, mentorship, and leadership programming. Comparable in event-and-sponsorship structure to JWLF but specialized to the tech vertical rather than general corporate leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacksonville-womens-leadership-forum-inc
• Xx.com/JaxWLF

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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