Women's Center for Advancement

What Women's Center for Advancement does

Women's Center for Advancement (WCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 27-3205476) founded in 1893 and headquartered at 3801 Harney Street, Omaha, Nebraska. It is the designated direct service provider for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in Douglas County, serving anyone in the Omaha area regardless of demographics and extending services to survivors' children. WCA operates a single integrated service portfolio spanning 24/7 crisis hotline, individualized victim advocacy and case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, self-sufficiency and career programs, prevention and education outreach to workplaces/schools/places of worship, Title IX support for campus survivors, an on-site clothing boutique, and a "Check My Kit" service that lets survivors track sexual assault evidence collection kit status. WCA is deeply embedded in the local institutional ecosystem, embedding advocates in area hospital emergency rooms (380 ER clients served in 2024) and coordinating with the Omaha Police Department, which delivered 5,170 police reports to WCA in 2024.

WCA is not a technology company; the source corpus explicitly describes its core technology as "not applicable" to a victim advocacy nonprofit. The organization instead monetizes through charitable support rather than commercial pricing. Revenue is derived from individual donations (one-time, monthly, and Amazon Wish List in-kind), corporate sponsorships tied to two marquee annual events (Tribute to Women luncheon in June, REMIX fundraiser in October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month), and Partners Guild dues ($100/year for 100+ members who serve on committees and execute the REMIX event). A platinum sponsor (Lozier), gold sponsors (CHI Health, HDR), and silver sponsors (Nebraska Medicine, First National Bank, Creighton University), plus bronze supporters including the Omaha Police Department and University of Nebraska Medical Center, anchor the 2026 Tribute to Women sponsor stack. All direct services to clients are provided free of charge.

The organization is led by President & CEO Jannette Taylor, with VP of Programs Kirsten Case Fuller, VP of Finance Kimberly Reed, Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance Amanda Novotny, and Client Support Service Director Kristi Lesley. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees. In 2024 WCA served 4,385+ clients, answered 9,588 hotline calls, served 380 clients in emergency rooms, and reported that more than 75% of clients live at or below the federal poverty level — underscoring that demand-side growth in service volume is driven by community need rather than any pricing or marketing expansion.

Name

Women's Center for Advancement

Legal name

Women's Center for Advancement

Website

https://wcaomaha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Women's Center for Advancement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1893 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, serving as the designated direct service provider for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in Douglas County through free crisis, legal, therapeutic, and self-sufficiency services funded by donations and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy and Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Domestic violence support
• Crisis intervention services
• Sexual assault services
• Trauma therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises operating funds through individual donations, monthly giving programs, Amazon Wish List contributions, and in-kind donations of clothing and supplies. A one-time gift of $25 can provide transportation for someone fleeing abuse.
2. Special Events: Two marquee fundraising events annually: Tribute to Women luncheon (summer) and REMIX fundraiser (October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month). Events offer ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities.
3. Guild Membership Dues: Guild members pay $100 in annual dues and participate in fundraising committees, volunteer activities, and event support. The Guild organizes the REMIX annual fundraiser.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Women's Center for Advancement provides free, direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in the Omaha/Douglas County area. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, individualized victim advocacy and case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, and self-sufficiency/career programs. The organization also operates community prevention and education programs, Title IX support for campus survivors, a clothing boutique, and the Partners Guild volunteer auxiliary.

Product overview

The Women's Center for Advancement (WCA) is a nonprofit social services organization offering a unified portfolio of survivor support services rather than a technology platform. The organization operates as a single integrated service model comprising crisis intervention (24/7 hotline), advocacy and case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, and career/self-sufficiency programs. Complementary services include Check My Kit for evidence tracking, Prevention & Education programs for community outreach, Training & Education workshops for organizations, Title IX support for campus survivors, a Clothing Boutique for clients, and the Partners Guild volunteer auxiliary for fundraising and advocacy. All services are free and available to anyone experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking in the Omaha/Douglas County area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline Services 24/7 telephone crisis hotline (402-345-7273) providing immediate listening, safety planning, and referrals for anyone in the Omaha area experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
• Victim Advocacy & Case Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,170 police reports received in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LoziercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026 event, supporting the annual fundraising luncheon honoring women leaders in the community
• CHI HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026, supporting the annual recognition event for women leaders
• HDRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026, supporting the annual celebration of women leaders
• Nebraska MedicinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026, supporting the annual recognition luncheon
• First National BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026, supporting the annual fundraising event
• Omaha Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as Bronze sponsor and key community partner, providing police reports and coordinating victim services
• United HealthcareminorOthersProvides health insurance benefits transparency information under the Transparency in Coverage Rule
• Embassy Suites La VistaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026 luncheon event
• Tenaska Center for Arts EngagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for REMIX 2026 event
• WCA Partners GuildcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizational committee that plans and executes the REMIX annual fundraiser. Guild members pay $100 annual dues, serve on committees, and participate in volunteer activities
• Area HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCA provides on-site advocacy in emergency rooms, serving 380 clients in 2024
• Creighton UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026
• University of Nebraska Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for Tribute to Women 2026

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• YWCA Omaha: Local YWCA chapter serving the Omaha metro with similar gender-focused social services, advocacy, and shelter programming—most direct geographic peer.
• Project Harmony: Omaha-area child advocacy center serving abused and neglected children—comparable in its victim-services mission, forensic interview expertise, and coordination with law enforcement and hospitals.
• Catholic Charities of Omaha: Regional social services nonprofit providing counseling, family support, and emergency assistance to vulnerable populations in the Omaha market—comparable client base and donor-driven funding model.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-based nonprofit providing counseling, family support, and crisis services to at-risk populations—overlapping client base and geographic market with WCA.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Iowa-based domestic violence service provider serving a nearby rural/mid-sized metro market with crisis intervention, advocacy, and shelter—comparable service model in an adjacent geography.

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: Large New York City-based victim services nonprofit providing hotline, shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy for domestic violence and other crime victims—a scaled analog of WCA's integrated service model.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the national sexual assault hotline and supporting local rape crisis centers—directly comparable to WCA's sexual assault response and hotline services.
• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based domestic violence service provider offering hotline, emergency shelter, legal services, and community education—directly comparable scope and service mix to WCA.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline and referral resource for domestic violence victims, with overlapping crisis intervention, education, and resource-navigation services to WCA's local hotline and case management model.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National umbrella and advocacy organization for the domestic violence field, providing policy, training, and resource support to local direct-service providers like WCA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wcaomaha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Women's Center for Advancement