Cancer and Careers

What Cancer and Careers does

Cancer and Careers is a nonprofit initiative of the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in New York City, founded in 2001. The organization provides free education, resources, and support services to help working people navigate cancer and employment, serving four primary user groups: cancer patients and survivors, caregivers, employers (HR/management), and healthcare professionals. It operates the cancerandcareers.org website with a content library covering legal rights (ADA, FMLA), disclosure, job search, side-effect management, working remotely, and mental health, alongside structured programs including the Balancing Work & Cancer webinar series, the National Conference on Work & Cancer (annual since 2001), regional Midwest and West Coast conferences, Job-Search Intensive workshops, In-Service Training for healthcare professionals, and Ask a Career Coach (an interactive Q&A forum). Complementary direct services include a free Resume Review Service, the Collective Diary community, and a Financial Assistance Grants program launched in 2020 that has distributed over $610K to 1,300 grantees across all 50 states. Spanish-language programs operate under 'Serie: Balancear el trabajo y el cáncer.'

The underlying technology is a relatively standard web-based content platform with interactive tools, downloadable publications, video content, virtual event delivery, and a community forum; the organization explicitly positions itself as a resource and educational platform rather than a technology company. Business model revenue is sourced from corporate sponsorships across Founding, Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers (Genentech as founding sponsor since 2001; platinum sponsors include Pfizer, P&G Beauty, Publicis Groupe, QVC Group; gold sponsors include Bayer, Estée Lauder Companies, Novartis, Shiseido Americas, Andrea Argenio Foundation; plus event sponsors such as Allsup), supplemented by individual donations and ancillary fundraiser events (Beauty of Giving Luncheon, Beauty with Benefits, Beauty Editor's Closet Sale). All programs are free to end users; the company does not monetize content directly. Distribution is primarily through direct digital channels (website, newsletters, webinars) and via corporate sponsor networks that amplify reach to employees and patient communities. The organization reports 600,000+ individuals reached annually across all 50 states, and 98% of 2025 program participants reported they could apply what they learned to daily life.

Name

Cancer and Careers

Legal name

Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation

Website

https://cancerandcareers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cancer and Careers is a nonprofit initiative of the CEW Foundation that provides free education, resources, and support to working cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, employers, and healthcare professionals across all 50 U.S. states, funded through corporate sponsorships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Cancer and Careers is funded primarily through corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers: Founding, Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors. Major sponsors include Genentech, Pfizer, P&G Beauty, Publicis Groupe, QVC Group, Bayer, Estée Lauder Companies, Novartis, Shiseido Americas, CHANEL, Eisai, L'Oréal Paris, L'Oréal USA, and others.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support its mission of helping working people with cancer. The website includes a 'Donate' section and various 'Take Action' giving opportunities.
3. Sponsorship of Events: Companies sponsor specific events such as the National Conference on Work & Cancer, Midwest Conference, and the Balancing Work & Cancer webinar series. For example, Allsup sponsored the 16th Annual National Conference and the Midwest Conference.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cancer and Careers provides free educational resources, career coaching, publications, and virtual events that help people with cancer navigate employment during and after treatment. Offerings span an Ask a Career Coach forum, resume review, downloadable workbooks and toolkits, regional and national conferences, webinars, in-service training for healthcare professionals, the Best Companies for Working with Cancer Index, and one-time emergency Financial Assistance Grants.

Product overview

Cancer and Careers is a non-profit organization that serves as the top resource for working people with cancer. The organization provides a multi-faceted platform consisting of free publications (workbooks, guides, toolkits), educational videos, and virtual events (National Conference, Regional Conferences, and Webinars). Key services include an Ask a Career Coach feature connecting users with professional coaches, a free Resume Review Service, and Financial Assistance Grants. The organization also offers Spanish-language programs through the 'Serie: Balancear el trabajo y el cáncer' series. All resources are designed to help cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and employers navigate workplace challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ask a Career Coach Online forum where cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers submit questions to professional career coaches specializing in cancer-related work challenges.
• Free Publications Free workbooks, guides, and toolkits covering legal rights, job searching, nutrition, mental health, remote work, and virtual interviewing, available for digital download or mail order.
• Educational Videos Library of instructional videos providing guidance on supporting coworkers with cancer, staying focused at work, communication, interviewing, networking, and career change.
• National Conference on Work & Cancer Annual free virtual conference addressing workplace challenges for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and employers, focused on balancing treatment, job search strategies, and workplace communication.
• Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer Free regional virtual conference providing employment-focused resources and strategies for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and professionals in the U.S. Midwest.
• West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer Regional virtual conference focused on balancing work and cancer for the U.S. West Coast community.
• Balancing Work & Cancer Webinars Series of webinars addressing pressing work-related questions and issues for people affected by cancer, including a Spanish-language version of the series.
• Job-Search Intensive Intensive program focused on job search strategies specifically designed for cancer survivors returning to work or transitioning careers.
• In-Service Training for Healthcare Professionals Training program for healthcare professionals (oncologists, nurses, social workers) to help them guide patients on work-related concerns during and after cancer treatment.
• Resume Review Service Free service allowing cancer patients and survivors to upload their resume and receive personalized feedback from an expert reviewer.
• Serie: Balancear el trabajo y el cáncer (Spanish Balancing Work and Cancer Series) Virtual programs in Spanish offering sessions to address work-related questions and issues for Spanish-speaking individuals affected by cancer, covering job search, mental health, and caregiving.
• Financial Assistance Grants One-time $250 grants for cancer patients and survivors experiencing financial difficulties, usable for bills, technology, skills development, or training. Over $610K distributed to 1,300 grantees from 50 states since 2020.
• Best Companies for Working with Cancer Index Annual index recognizing employers for support to employees impacted by cancer, evaluating employee benefits, policies, and workplace culture across 152 elements and recognizing exemplary employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of 2025 program participants said they can use what they learned in their day-to-day lives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered founding, platinum, gold, core and minor.

• GenentechfoundingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2001Founding sponsor of Cancer and Careers since 2001. Genentech supports the organization's mission to empower working people with cancer through expert advice, tools, and educational events.
• AvonfoundingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2001Founding sponsor from 2001-2018. Avon supported the organization during its initial years as a founding sponsor of Cancer and Careers.
• PfizerplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor supporting Cancer and Careers' programs and resources for working people with cancer.
• P&G BeautyplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. P&G Beauty supports Cancer and Careers' mission and also partially sponsors the Spanish-language Balancing Work and Cancer series.
• Publicis GroupeplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor supporting the organization's initiatives and programs.
• QVC GroupplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor supporting Cancer and Careers' free programs and services.
• BayergoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting Cancer and Careers' mission and programs.
• The Estée Lauder Companies IncgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting the organization's work to empower people with cancer in the workplace.
• NovartisgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting Cancer and Careers' free resources and programs.
• Shiseido AmericasgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting Cancer and Careers' mission.
• Andrea Argenio FoundationgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting the organization's programs.
• AllsupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Cancer and Careers' 16th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer (June 26, 2026) and the free virtual Midwest Conference (March 27, 2026). Allsup is a provider of Social Security Disability Insurance representation and return-to-work services with over 42 years of experience.
• Johnson and JohnsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartial sponsor of the Spanish-language Balancing Work and Cancer series.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Stupid Cancer: A nonprofit serving adolescents and young adults affected by cancer, addressing survivorship issues including education, employment, and financial toxicity — comparable audience segment (working-age/young adult cancer population).
• First Descents: A nonprofit providing outdoor adventure experiences for young adults impacted by cancer, addressing psychosocial and life-after-cancer challenges — comparable in serving working-age cancer survivors with experiential support programming.
• Young Survival Coalition: A nonprofit focused specifically on young adults diagnosed with breast cancer, including resources on working through treatment and career concerns — overlapping audience with Cancer and Careers' working-age cancer patients but narrower in cancer type.

Direct peers

• CancerCare: A national nonprofit providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer — directly comparable in mission, target population, and free-resource model.
• Triage Cancer: Triage Cancer is a national nonprofit providing free education on cancer-related legal, financial, and employment issues to patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals — directly overlapping Cancer and Careers' mission at the intersection of cancer and work.

Others

• Look Good Feel Better: A nonprofit beauty-industry-supported program helping cancer patients manage appearance-related side effects of treatment. Backed by many of the same beauty/cosmetics sponsors as Cancer and Careers (Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, etc.), making it a peer in funding sources and patient-support mission.
• Allsup: A private company providing Social Security Disability Insurance representation and return-to-work services that sponsors Cancer and Careers' conferences. While commercial rather than nonprofit, it operates in an adjacent service category (return-to-work for cancer patients) and is a direct distribution partner.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: The largest US cancer nonprofit, providing research, patient services, and survivorship support including work-related resources. Operates at a vastly larger scale than Cancer and Careers but competes for the same donor and corporate-sponsor pool.
• Cancer Support Community: A large national nonprofit offering psychosocial support, education, and resources to cancer patients and survivors across the US; comparable as a peer cancer-support organization, though broader in scope and not specifically focused on employment.
• Livestrong Foundation: A well-known cancer survivorship nonprofit that supports people affected by cancer with resources on daily life, fertility, and work reintegration — comparable in mission but significantly larger in scale and funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cancerandcareer
• Facebookfacebook.com/CancerandCareers

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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