Girls

What Girls does

Girls Inc. of Greater Miami is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, operating as the local Miami-Dade County affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network (founded 1864, ~80 affiliates across 350 cities). The organization delivers free, evidence-based after-school, summer, speech-and-debate, and career-readiness programming to girls in grades 2-12, with a primary focus on economically disadvantaged youth attending Title I schools. Core programs include Strong Girls (grades 2-5 afterschool enrichment in STEM, literacy, and art), Bold Voices (grades 6-8 speech and debate), and Power Hour (grades 9-12 career readiness with internships, CTE coursework, and industry mentorship), supplemented by the Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) program funded by The Children's Trust and the time-limited Power Hour x Coca-Cola + FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership. The technology stack is purely operational — Compass360 for enrollment, Trust Central for outcome tracking, the Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey (SSBOS) for impact measurement, Givebutter for fundraising, and standard SaaS tools (BambooHR, Docebo, ClassDojo, Canva) — with no proprietary AI/ML components.

The business model is donor-funded rather than participant-paid: programs are provided free of charge, and revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships and grants (including a $10M Project Accelerate award in 2020 from Pivotal Ventures, MacKenzie Scott, and the Schusterman Family Philanthropies), signature fundraising events (Fuel Her Fire luncheon, Fashion Fusion Brunch), and tiered monthly giving programs (InspireHER, Champion for Girls). The organization reported 87 cents of every dollar raised going directly to program services. Girls Inc. of Greater Miami has scaled from 30 girls at one school site in 2017 to 700+ girls across 6+ Title I schools in Miami-Dade County, with a stated ambition to reach all 317 Title I schools in the district. The participant base is highly diversified (no individual fees), but revenue is moderately concentrated among a small number of large institutional funders.

Name

Girls

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Greater Miami

Website

https://girlsincmiami.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Greater Miami is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Miami-Dade affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network, delivering free, evidence-based after-school, speech-and-debate, and career-readiness programming to 700+ economically disadvantaged girls in grades 2-12 across Title I schools, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Engagement & Belonging Initiatives (EDALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girls empowerment services
• After-school enrichment
• Career readiness education
• Literacy intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the website, event ticket purchases, peer fundraising campaigns, birthday fundraisers, and planned giving. The InspireHER giving circle offers monthly giving options at various tiers.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Grants: Major corporate partners and foundations provide funding including the Equality Can't Wait $10M challenge award, corporate sponsorships at various levels (Pacesetter $100K+, Vanguard, Luminary, Advocate tiers), and program-specific sponsors like Coca-Cola for FIFA 2026.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including Fashion Fusion Brunch, Fuel Her Fire annual luncheon, and other community fundraising events with ticket sales, silent auctions, and vendor participation.
4. Monthly Giving Programs: InspireHER giving circle with monthly membership tiers ($300/month sponsors a girl for a year, $175/month for summer camp, $85/month for reading intervention, $35/month for food security).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Greater Miami delivers free after-school programs, summer camp, speech and debate training, career readiness programming, and differentiated literacy instruction to girls in grades K-12 across Miami-Dade County. Programs are delivered on-site at Title I public schools and partner locations, with no participant fees. Specialized initiatives include Project Accelerate (a $10M workplace equality initiative) and a career-readiness track tied to FIFA World Cup 2026.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Greater Miami is a girls' leadership organization offering a multi-tiered portfolio of programs that grow with girls from elementary through high school and beyond. The core offerings include: Strong Girls (afterschool program for Grades 2-5 featuring STEM, art, and life skills), Bold Voices (speech and debate program for Grades 6-8 focusing on leadership and advocacy), and Power Hour (high school career readiness program with mentorship and internship components). Specialized time-limited programs include Power Hour x Coca-Cola + FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Agenda Design Contest. Supporting infrastructure includes the Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) program for K-5 reading support, the Girls Inc. Alumnae Association for program graduates, Project Accelerate (a $10M initiative addressing workplace equality), InspireHER giving society, Champion for Girls Giving Society, and internal resources like the Intern Hub and Facilitator Hub. The organization is an affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network, founded in 2018 and serving Miami-Dade County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strong Girls: Afterschool program for grades 2-5 where girls explore life skills, STEM, literacy, and art through hands-on, confidence-building activities.
• Bold Voices
• Power Hour
• Project Accelerate
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association

Products and services

• Strong Girls Afterschool Program Free afterschool program for girls in Grades 2-5 that combines academic support with hands-on enrichment activities including STEM (Algo-Rhythms), life skills, art and fashion through ArtSpark, and homework club. Delivered on-site at participating Title I schools from dismissal until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Bold Voices Speech and Debate Program Free middle school speech and debate program for girls in Grades 6-8 focused on leadership, advocacy, and self-expression. Participants develop confidence, critical thinking skills, and public speaking abilities. Delivered at partner schools including Beacon College Prep, HIVE Prep, and KIPP.
• Power Hour Career Readiness Program Free high school career readiness program for Grades 9-12 that prepares girls for life beyond graduation through real-world skills, professional exposure, mentorship from industry professionals, and hands-on internships. Each girl chooses a pathway and earns a certification or Girls Inc. Credential.
• Strong Girls Summer Camp Free full-day summer camp experience for girls in Grades 2-5 where participants explore STEM, art, leadership, and wellness through hands-on activities including field trips, ArtSpark, Fashion Fusion, themed projects, sports, and book club.
• Power Hour x Coca-Cola + FIFA World Cup 2026 Time-limited career-readiness program for Grades 9-12 where high school girls explore sports, events, and marketing through FIFA World Cup 2026 experiences and Coca-Cola's Kickstart Academy. Participants earn certifications, participate in stadium tours and job shadowing, and may land roles at FIFA World Cup 2026 events.
• Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) Program
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association Free membership program for individuals across the U.S. and Canada who previously participated in Girls Inc. programming. Provides career advice, inspirational conversations with women leaders, and access to live, virtual, and in-person events exclusively for alumnae.
• Project Accelerate Initiative addressing workplace inequality by accelerating young women's trajectories through college and career entry, particularly for women of color, in partnership with Pivotal Ventures, MacKenzie Scott, and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. Plans to scale throughout the Girls Inc. network of nearly 80 local organizations.
• InspireHER Giving Society Giving society initiative uniting like-minded trailblazers committed to shaping a brighter future for girls. Offers four monthly giving circles: Circle of Excellence ($300/month, full-year girl sponsorship), Circle of Adventure ($175/month, summer camp), Circle of Learning ($85/month, reading intervention), and Circle of Support ($35/month, food security).
• Champion for Girls Giving Society Donor recognition society with annual giving levels including PACESETTER ($100,000+), VANGUARD ($50,000-$99,999), LUMINARY ($25,000-$49,999), and ADVOCATE ($10,000-$24,999). Recognizes major donors including Susie Buffet (Lifetime Champion for Girls) and MacKenzie Scott.
• Agenda Design Contest

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of girls know how to support a friend experiencing emotional distress
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• StrykercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStryker, a global leader in medical technologies, partners with Power Hour to expose students to career paths in engineering, biomechanics, accounting, design, and research. Representatives visit programs to share career insights and host students at their offices for hands-on experiences with prototypes and biomechanics demonstrations.
• WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWICT hosts an annual Tech It Out conference at Telemundo, where Power Hour students like Ari attend, network with powerful women in tech and media, and explore career paths in telecommunications and broadcasting.
• TelemundocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelemundo hosts Shadow Days for Power Hour students, providing behind-the-scenes access to control rooms, studio tours, and opportunities to meet executives at Telemundo and NBCUniversal, including exposure to Olympics coverage projects.
• NBCUniversalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from Power Hour have met with executives at NBCUniversal during Shadow Day experiences at Telemundo.
• Miami MarlinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami Marlins partnered with Girls Inc. for Women Empowerment Night at loanDepot Park. Girls from Title I schools participated in pre-game celebrations, an inspiring panel featuring local women leaders including Brittnie Bassant (CEO Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce) and Chelsea Wilkerson (CEO Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida), and High Five Club opportunities.
• Miami HeatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local organizations provided Girls Inc. participants and their families tickets to attend Miami Heat games, creating memorable experiences and community engagement opportunities.
• Coca-ColaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoca-Cola partners with Power Hour x FIFA World Cup 2026 program. Through Coca-Cola's Kickstart Academy, high schoolers earn certifications, learn from industry professionals, and unlock real FIFA World Cup 2026 experiences including stadium tours, job shadowing, and event roles. Coca-Cola provides the Kickstart Academy curriculum and exclusive access to FIFA World Cup experiences.
• FIFA World Cup 2026flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIFA World Cup 2026 partner program with Girls Inc. and Coca-Cola, providing career readiness experiences tied to the global event, including potential roles for top participants as flag bearers or hospitality assistants at World Cup events.
• Jimmy ChoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Jimmy Choo Galentine's Shopping Party hosted as a fundraising event and shopping experience for Girls Inc. supporters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• City Year Miami: Larger national youth-development organization operating in Miami-Dade schools. Less specialized in the girls-only mission but competes for similar Title I school access and AmeriCorps-style funding streams.

Direct peers

• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit delivering free after-school programming in Title I schools to K-12 youth. Closely comparable operational model (school-based delivery, free to participants, donor-funded) and target demographic.
• YWCA South Florida: Provides youth development, leadership, and empowerment programming for girls and women in the same Miami-Dade geography. Overlaps on the pro-girl, empowerment-focused mission and competes for similar grant and corporate funding pools.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami: Operates youth mentoring programs in Miami-Dade using a similar school-based and community-based delivery model. Competes for mentoring-focused corporate partners and for funder attention in the local youth-development space.
• Girls Inc. (National Organization): Girls Inc. is the national parent organization of the subject company. Operates the same evidence-based programming model, brand, alumnae network, and SSBOS outcomes survey across ~80 affiliates in 350 cities. Most direct comparable for mission, curriculum, and donor base.
• Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida: Direct local youth-serving organization already partnering informally with Girls Inc. of Greater Miami (mentioned in data on Miami Marlins event). Targets similar demographics and shares the female-youth-development mission footprint in the same geography.
• Step Up Women's Network (Step Up Miami): Targets teen girls in underserved communities with mentorship and college/career readiness programming. Direct overlap with the Power Hour career readiness mission and similar corporate-mentor partner model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami: Operates after-school and youth development programming in Miami-Dade for school-age youth. Competes for the same Title I school partnerships, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors in the local Miami philanthropy market.

Others

• The Children's Trust Miami-Dade: Major Miami-Dade youth-services funder — currently funding Girls Inc.'s DLI program. Indirect peer: shapes the local funding ecosystem for youth-serving nonprofits and could be either a continuous patron or a competing grant applicant.

Emerging players

• Jack & Jill Center / Lighthouse Project of Florida: Miami-Dade-based youth development nonprofits targeting disadvantaged children with after-school and family programs. Adjacent in the same geographic and demographic space, though broader than a girls-only focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/girls_inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/girlsincmiami
• Facebookfacebook.com/GirlsInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girlsincmiami
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincmiami

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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