Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco

What Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco does

Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco (CREW SF) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization and a local chapter of CREW Network, operating in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1985. The organization serves approximately 185-250 members working in commercial real estate (and adjacent fields such as architecture, law, finance, and construction) by providing business networking, leadership development, career outreach, and industry research programming. Members gain access to CREW Network's global network of 14,000+ professionals across 80+ markets, with 72% of network members providing referrals to fellow members, and benefit from a CREWbiz digital directory containing 5,000+ resources plus a CREW Network mobile application available on iOS and Android.

The chapter generates revenue through three primary streams: tiered annual membership dues ranging from $170 (undergraduate student) to $1,000 (Affiliate) with the majority of professional members paying $450/year; event registration fees including signature events such as the annual Putting Women First Golf Tournament (foursome $1,600, twosome $800, single $400) and educational programs like the Fall Book Club ($20-$30); and multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Titanium, Silver, Bronze) from Bay Area CRE service providers and law firms. All memberships run on an annual cycle expiring December 31 and require a non-refundable $40 application fee with board approval.

CREW SF distributes its services through in-person monthly events at venues across the Bay Area (including Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, The City Club of San Francisco, and 345 California Street), the CREWbiz self-serve digital platform, and direct membership enrollment managed through CREW Network's centralized system. The chapter operates through volunteer-led committees (Membership, Programs, Sponsorship, Marketing & Communications, Rising Leaders, Community Outreach, Governance, Finance) with a Board of Directors including a President (Amy Bradac of Bradac Co), President-Elect (Katie Bowman of HOK), Past President (Samantha Rudolph of Valence LLP), Treasurer (Danuta Fitzsimmons of BPM), and Directors drawn from Cushman & Wakefield, Hudson Pacific Properties, DivcoWest, and McNevin Cleaning Specialists, among others. The chapter supports CREW Network Foundation initiatives (scholarships, UCREW, CREW Careers) and community partnerships with Girls Inc. of Alameda County and Dress for Success.

Name

Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco

Legal name

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network

Website

https://san-francisco.crewnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CREW San Francisco is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional chapter (since 1985) of CREW Network, serving approximately 185-250 Bay Area commercial real estate professionals through membership networking, leadership development, career outreach, and industry research programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Networking Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Professional networking organization
• Commercial real estate association
• Women leadership development
• Industry mentorship programs
• Membership based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues constitute the primary revenue stream. Members pay recurring annual fees based on membership tier (Professional $450, Associate $450, Rising Leaders $275, Affiliate $1,000, Retired $175, Civic $230, Undergraduate Student $170, Graduate Student $240). All memberships require a $40 non-refundable application fee at submission.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from paid events including the Fall Book Club ($20 member rate, $30 non-member rate), golf tournament registrations (Foursome $1,600, Twosome $800, Single $400), and other educational programs. Event fees are non-refundable per event policy.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Platinum, Gold, Titanium, Silver, Bronze) provide ongoing visibility to the chapter's 250 members throughout the sponsorship year. Sponsors receive web presence, event promotions, social media spotlight, and invitations to member events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CREW SF operates as a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional membership organization that delivers tiered memberships (Professional, Associate, Rising Leaders, Affiliate, Retired, Civic, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student), monthly networking and educational events, mentorship programs (CREWMates), and access to CREWbiz—a member directory and dealmaking platform. Members pay recurring annual dues and gain access to local programming and the global CREW Network of 14,000+ professionals across 80+ markets.

Product overview

CREW San Francisco is a professional membership organization focused on advancing women in commercial real estate through networking, leadership development, career outreach, and industry research. The organization offers various membership tiers, hosts networking and educational events, and provides mentorship programs. The primary member-facing digital tools include CREWbiz (an online membership directory and networking platform) and the CREW Network mobile application. These are organizational services rather than discrete technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Annual membership tier for full-time CRE professionals with 5+ years of experience in a Qualified Field of Commercial Real Estate (QFCRE), priced at $450 per year. Provides access to CREW SF events, programs, and the global CREW Network including CREWbiz directory.
• Associate Membership Annual membership tier for CRE professionals with 1-5 years of experience in a Qualified Field of Commercial Real Estate, priced at $450 per year. Provides the same access as Professional Membership with a lower experience threshold.
• Rising Leaders Membership Annual membership tier for CRE professionals aged 35 or younger with 1-5 years of experience in a QFCRE, priced at $275 per year. Targets emerging leaders with career development and networking needs.
• Affiliate Membership Annual membership tier for full-time professionals who supply services or products to the commercial real estate industry, priced at $1,000 per year. Capped at 25% of chapter membership per bylaws.
• Retired Membership Annual membership tier for existing CREW SF members who have retired from full-time employment with 5+ years of industry experience, priced at $175 per year.
• Civic Membership Annual membership tier for professionals employed by government, public agencies, or non-profit organizations, priced at $230 per year.
• Undergraduate Student Membership Annual membership tier for full-time undergraduate students (12+ hours) pursuing careers in CRE, priced at $170 per year. Requires active committee participation and event volunteering.
• Graduate Student Membership Annual membership tier for full-time graduate students (12+ hours) pursuing master's, doctorate, or juris doctorate degrees in CRE-related fields, priced at $240 per year. Requires active committee participation.
• Putting Women First Golf Tournament Annual networking and fundraising golf tournament with Foursome ($1,600), Twosome ($800), and Single ($400) ticket options, plus sponsorship packages starting at $750. Held at Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, California.
• Fall Real Estate Luncheon Annual educational and networking luncheon featuring industry speakers held at The City Club of San Francisco (155 Sansome Street). Brings together CREW SF members and industry guests.
• Fall Book Club Quarterly book club event for member engagement with member rate of $20 and non-member rate of $30. Non-refundable registration.
• CREWMates Mentorship Program Structured mentorship program connecting experienced CRE professionals with rising leaders. Sponsored by Sares Regis Group of Northern California. Directed by Danielle Katches.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Multi-tiered sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Titanium, Silver, Bronze) providing year-long visibility to CREW SF's 250 members and broader CRE community. Includes web presence, event promotions, social media spotlight, and event invitations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of CREW Network members provide referrals to fellow members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, platinum, gold, titanium, silver, community, mentorship sponsor, in kind and industry.

• CREW NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREW Network is the global organization of which CREW SF is an affiliate. Founded in 1989, CREW Network provides the chapter with centralized membership management, CREWbiz technology platform, research programs, conventions, leadership summits, and access to 14,000+ members across 80+ markets worldwide. CREW SF aligns with CREW Network's commitment to DEI and utilizes its established Qualified Fields of Commercial Real Estate criteria for membership.
• Bentley San FranciscoplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing financial support for CREW SF events and programs. Bentley San Francisco is a commercial interior products manufacturer serving the built environment.
• Reuben Junius and Rose LLPplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and leading commercial real estate law firm providing legal services to CRE clients in the San Francisco market.
• Skyline ConstructionplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and commercial general contractor providing construction services to CRE developers and owners in the Bay Area.
• Source Planning & ConstructionplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and event sponsor for Fall Real Estate Luncheon. Full-service planning and construction management firm serving commercial real estate.
• Allen MatkinsgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and major California law firm specializing in commercial real estate, land use, and business litigation.
• Shartsis Friese LLPgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and boutique law firm focused on commercial real estate, investment management, and business matters.
• Singular BuildersgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and commercial general contractor providing preconstruction and construction services.
• MAI ConstructiontitaniumGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium sponsor and commercial construction firm serving the Bay Area market.
• McNevin Cleaning SpecialiststitaniumGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium sponsor and commercial cleaning services provider. Board member Danielle Katches represents McNevin on the CREW SF board.
• Page TurnbulltitaniumGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium sponsor and architecture firm specializing in commercial real estate projects.
• Rockaway ConstructiontitaniumGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium sponsor and commercial construction company serving Bay Area clients.
• Valence LLPtitaniumGTM or Marketing PartnerTitanium sponsor and boutique commercial real estate law firm. Past President Samantha Rudolph is a partner at Valence.
• HOKsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor and global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm with significant CRE practice.
• Hudson Pacific PropertiessilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor and publicly-traded real estate investment trust focused on West Coast CRE.
• Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction CompanysilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor and commercial general contractor known for complex CRE projects in California.
• Field ConstructionsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor and commercial construction firm serving Bay Area market.
• CREW Network FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1998, CREW Network Foundation is the only charitable foundation dedicated solely to advancing women in commercial real estate. The foundation supports CREW Careers and UCREW programs, provides college scholarships, and offers mentorships. CREW SF supports the foundation through fundraising, scholarships, and chapter challenge participation.
• Girls Inc. of Alameda CountycommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREW SF provides volunteer and mentoring opportunities to bring visibility to commercial real estate careers while supporting Girls Inc.'s mission to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
• Dress for SuccesscommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREW SF conducts clothing donation drives to provide interview-appropriate clothing for Dress for Success clients to assist in securing employment.
• Sares Regis Group of Northern Californiamentorship sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSares Regis Group sponsors the CREWMates Mentorship Program as a key supporter of the mentorship initiative for rising CRE professionals.
• Bisnowin kindGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor providing media coverage and industry news content for CREW SF events and communications.
• San Francisco Business Timesin kindGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor and local business publication providing media coverage and member spotlight opportunities.
• The Registryin kindGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor and commercial real estate industry publication serving the San Francisco market.
• CRE Pledge for ActionindustryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREW Network's CEO-driven industry-wide pledge for gender equity and diversity in commercial real estate. CREW SF encourages companies and leaders to commit publicly to advancing women and DEI practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities): Member-based trade organization for the retail real estate industry. Comparable as a CRE-adjacent membership organization with local chapters, signature events, sponsorship tiers, and industry research.
• CoreNet Global: Global association for corporate real estate professionals. Comparable as a CRE-focused professional membership organization with local chapters, leadership programs, research, and corporate sponsorships targeting CRE practitioners and service providers.
• CREW Network: Global parent organization of CREW SF with 14,000+ members across 80+ markets; operates CREWbiz, the convention, leadership summits, and research programs that CREW SF leverages. Comparable as the umbrella professional membership network for women in commercial real estate.
• NAIOP: Leading commercial real estate development association with thousands of members across North America. Comparable as a membership-driven CRE industry organization offering networking, research, and advocacy, though not exclusively focused on women's leadership.
• ULI (Urban Land Institute): Global multidisciplinary real estate and land use organization with district councils in major markets including San Francisco. Comparable as a large CRE membership organization offering events, research, and networking across the same professional base CREW SF serves.

Direct peers

• CREW New York: Another large local chapter of CREW Network operating in the New York commercial real estate market. Directly comparable as a sister chapter running the same membership tiers, sponsorship program, events, and committee structure under the CREW Network umbrella.
• WTS International (Women's Transportation Seminar): International membership organization advancing women in transportation. Comparable as a women's-focused professional association with local chapters, mentorship, signature events, and scholarship programs serving a CRE-adjacent built-environment industry.
• CREW Los Angeles: Southern California sister chapter of CREW Network serving the LA CRE market. Directly comparable regional chapter with similar programming (luncheons, golf tournaments, mentorship) and Bay Area-adjacent real estate market focus.
• NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction): National membership association focused on women in the construction industry. Directly comparable as a women's-focused CRE/built-environment professional organization with local chapters, networking events, leadership development, and scholarship programs.

Regional players

• BOMA San Francisco: Local chapter of Building Owners and Managers Association serving the San Francisco commercial real estate market. Comparable as a Bay Area CRE membership organization competing for the same pool of CRE professionals and corporate sponsors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crew_sf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-women-of-san-francisco-crew-sf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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