Naples Woman’s Club

What Naples Woman’s Club does

The Naples Woman's Club (NWC), legally Naples Woman's Club, Inc. and operating as GFWC Naples Woman's Club, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's service club founded in 1932 in Naples, Florida, and headquartered at 570 Park Street, one-half block from 5th Avenue South. The organization operates with approximately 348 volunteer members (1-10 paid staff) and is governed by an elected Board of Directors. It generates revenue through five primary streams: signature fundraising events (Circle of Support scholarship campaign, Empowering Women Luncheon, Gifted Holiday Party, Kitchen Tour, Annual Flea Market, Dining for Philanthropy, and Culinary Journey), annual membership dues, venue rental of its 2,600+ square-foot clubhouse, a volunteer-staffed Thrift Shop at 137 Tenth Street North, and tax-deductible donations including designated scholarship endowments.

NWC redistributes the majority of raised funds through philanthropic grants of $2,000 to $10,000 to vetted Collier County 501(c)(3) organizations, scholarships administered through the Collier Community Foundation's Scholarship Connector, and direct volunteer service. In 2025, the club raised $683,000 through fundraisers, donated $503,350 to the community, and logged 10,288 volunteer hours across 105 projects. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a WordPress-based website (designed by Bold Solutions, LLC) with online donation processing, event registration, and member login functionality, but no API, mobile app, or proprietary digital products. The organization has been affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) since 1949 and is one of the largest women's clubs in Florida, with historical civic recognition including a 2003 Key to the City, multiple mayoral proclamations, and a Naples Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Marker.

Name

Naples Woman’s Club

Legal name

Naples Woman's Club, Inc.

Website

https://napleswomansclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Naples Woman's Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's service club in Naples, Florida with ~348 members that raises funds through events, rentals, and a thrift shop to grant scholarships and provide grants and volunteer service to local nonprofits in Collier County.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fundraising Events: The club raises funds through multiple signature events including Circle of Support scholarship campaign, Empowering Women Luncheon, Gifted Holiday Party and Boutique, Kitchen Tour, Annual Flea Market (Shop for Good), Dining for Philanthropy, and Culinary Journey events. In 2025, the club generated $683,000 through fundraisers.
2. Club Rentals: The clubhouse venue is rented for weddings, business events, quinceaneras, family celebrations, galas, and fundraisers. The facility offers more than 2,600 square feet of meeting space with flexible room configuration.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues fund GFWC state and international membership affiliations. Members commit to committee service and financial support of fundraisers.
4. Thrift Shop Operations: A Thrift Shop at 137 Tenth Street North operated by NWC volunteers generates revenue for philanthropic programs. The shop sells donated merchandise and has historically grossed tens of thousands of dollars annually.
5. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from members and community supporters, including designated funds like the Circle of Support for Scholarships, Beryl B. Paulson Memorial Scholarship, and Dorothy Edwards Endowment. In-kind donations of goods and services for auctions and events are also received.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Naples Woman's Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's service organization that provides structured volunteer opportunities, raises funds through signature events, administers scholarships and philanthropic grants to local nonprofits, and rents its clubhouse venue for private events. Members commit to committee service and annual financial support, generating funds that are redistributed to Collier County community organizations and students.

Product overview

The Naples Woman's Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering club membership, facility rental, and various fundraising events. The core offerings include: Club Membership for women interested in volunteer service (348 members); Clubhouse Rental providing 2,600+ square feet of event space; an Annual Scholarship Program administered with Collier Community Foundation; and multiple fundraising events including the Circle of Support Scholarship Campaign, Empowering Women Scholarship Luncheon, Gifted! Holiday Party & Boutique, Kitchen Tour, and Annual Flea Market. The club also provides philanthropic grants to local non-profits and coordinates community volunteer service at regional charities.

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Products and services

• Club Membership Membership-based program for adult women interested in volunteer community service, philanthropy, education advancement, and social connection. Members commit to working on committees, volunteering, and financially supporting fundraisers annually. The club had 348 members as of 2022.
• Clubhouse Rental Venue rental service offering more than 2,600 square feet of meeting space for business events, weddings, quinceaneras, family celebrations, galas, and fundraisers. Located downtown Naples, one-half block from 5th Avenue South district with 40 on-site parking spaces.
• Annual Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program awarding college and technical education scholarships to high school seniors, technical school students, college students, educators, and mature women. Administered in partnership with Collier Community Foundation's Scholarship Connector.
• Circle of Support Annual Scholarship Campaign Annual campaign (November-February) to fund scholarships and expand educational opportunities for Collier County students. Raised over $200,000 in 2025-2026, funding 51 scholarships.
• Empowering Women Scholarship Luncheon Annual event recognizing women returning to school to pursue education. Includes luncheon, raffle items, and pop-up shops.
• Gifted! Holiday Party, Pop-Up Shops & Auction Annual holiday boutique and auction event featuring cocktail party preview and full day of shopping. Supports scholarships for students in the arts.
• Kitchen Tour & More Signature event featuring tours of beautiful homes, featured chefs, and gorgeous kitchens in Naples.
• Annual Flea Market (Shop for Good) Community sale featuring gently used clothing, housewares, electronics, toys, and sporting equipment donated by members and community to support charitable activities.
• Philanthropic Grants Program Annual grants (January-April) ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 supporting non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing community issues. Grants awarded after research and consideration by the Philanthropy Committee.
• Community Volunteer Service Volunteer coordination program where members serve on committees and volunteer at non-profit organizations including Baby Basics, Grace Place, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope, Providence House, Collier County Senior Center, and Naples Art Association.
• Thrift Shop Operations Thrift Shop at 137 Tenth Street North operated by NWC volunteers sells donated merchandise and has historically grossed tens of thousands of dollars annually. Proceeds support club philanthropies.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2025, raised $683,000, volunteered 10,288 hours on 105 projects, and donated $503,350 to community
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Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Community Foundation Collier CountyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000In 2000, NWC transferred endowment funds for Prothero Scholarship and Dorothy Edwards to Community Foundation Collier County for financial administration. The Foundation has also provided grants to NWC.
• General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)coreOthers · 1 January 1949NWC has been a proud member of GFWC, an international organization of women's clubs dedicated to volunteer service, since 1949. GFWC provides membership for both the NWC and its members to state and international levels of Women's Clubs, with over 100,000 women engaged in approximately 4,000 clubs globally. Yearly club dues pay for membership in this organization.
• GFWC Florida (Florida Federation of Women's Clubs)coreOthers · 1 January 1949NWC is affiliated with GFWC Florida located in Lakeland, Florida. NWC is one of the largest clubs in the state of Florida and participates in events with a local district of clubs (District 12) as well as GFWC of Florida. The club hosts GFWC Florida events and receives recognition through state awards.
• Collier Community FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWC partners with Collier Community Foundation for scholarship administration. The Circle of Support for Scholarships program is administered in partnership with the Foundation. Students apply through the CCF's Scholarship Connector at swflscholarships.org. The Foundation also assists with endowment fund administration.
• Naples Junior Woman's ClubminorOthersNWC partners with Naples Juniors and NWC Juniorettes for joint service projects. Together they created Birthday Bags distributed by Meals of Hope. The Juniorettes Program was revived at Manatee Middle School.
• Providence HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWC has developed a positive relationship with Providence House, outfitting cottages for its residents and improving aspects of the site. The club furnished and appointed a transitional cottage for a family in transition from domestic violence.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kiwanis Club of Naples: A community service organization with a Naples-area chapter focused on local volunteer service and grants. Similar community-service structure but membership is not women-specific.
• Rotary Club of Naples: An established community service club in Naples with a broader membership base and large-scale fundraising events. Comparable civic-service and fundraising model but larger and not women-specific.

Direct peers

• Collier Community Foundation: The local community foundation that administers NWC's scholarships and endowments. Operates as a grantmaking and philanthropic intermediary in Collier County — directly comparable mission and geography.
• GFWC Florida Federation of Women's Clubs: The state-level federation to which NWC belongs. Compares as a peer women's service-club network operating at greater scale and geographic scope but with an identical volunteer-service and grantmaking model.
• Zonta Club of Naples: A service club of professionals that empowers women through grants, scholarships, and advocacy. Comparable in its women-focused volunteer service, scholarship programs, and community grantmaking mission.
• American Association of University Women – Naples Branch: A local women's organization focused on education equity, scholarships, and community impact. Comparable women-driven, education- and scholarship-focused nonprofit operating in the same geography.
• Junior League of Naples: A women's volunteer and civic-service organization serving the Naples/Collier County area, focused on community impact through trained volunteers and fundraising — directly comparable membership structure, mission, and geography.
• League of Women Voters of Collier County: A women's civic engagement and education organization operating in Collier County. Comparable in mission around women-led civic service and community education programming.

Others

• Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida: A beneficiary nonprofit partner of NWC that receives volunteer hours and donations. Included as a downstream stakeholder rather than a direct competitor, since NWC channels volunteer hours and grants to organizations like this.

Emerging players

• 100+ Women Who Care – Collier County: A collective-giving circle of women pooling donations to award grants to local nonprofits. Overlaps with NWC's women-driven grantmaking model in Collier County but uses a leaner pooled-donation format.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments2 records

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