Women In Development

What Women In Development does

Women In Development, New York (WiD) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization headquartered at 330 West 38th Street in Midtown Manhattan, founded approximately in 1980 with documented activity since at least 1987. The organization serves women-identifying development professionals — fundraising, philanthropy, and advancement leaders — across the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut), reaching an estimated 5,000-6,000 such professionals through its membership, events, and digital channels. WiD is structured as an entirely volunteer-run association governed by a Board of Directors (2026-2027 President: Melissa Kerbel of Kerbel Philanthropy), with no paid staff. Its membership is concentrated in institutions spanning education (Cornell, Columbia, Stony Brook, Weill Cornell Medical, The Met), healthcare (Northwell, Montefiore Einstein), and social services (CAMBA, DoSomething.org, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, HMI).

WiD's product surface comprises a multi-tiered membership program (Student $50, Young Professional $95, Member $175, President's Council $250, Emerita $100 annually), a fee-based Job Bank with WooCommerce-powered ecommerce (nonprofit listings $175 / for-profit listings $250 for 60 days), a flagship Woman of Achievement Luncheon drawing 200+ attendees, structured programming including Office Hours, Master Class, WID Forum and President's Council series, a Career Advisors one-on-one mentoring program, an exclusive online Membership Directory, and a tiered corporate Sponsorship Program (Visionary $12,500, Premier $10,000, Executive $5,000, Partner $2,500). Distribution is regional — primarily in-person events in New York City venues supplemented by virtual programming. The technology stack is standard SaaS: Wild Apricot for membership management and login, WordPress for the website, WooCommerce for ecommerce, Mailchimp for newsletter distribution, and Google Forms for volunteer and event sign-ups. WiD operates no proprietary technology, and there is no AI/ML component.

WiD's revenue model combines recurring annual membership dues, transactional fees from Job Bank listings, and annual corporate sponsorships. Growth is community-led, driven by member referrals, volunteer committee engagement, and event participation. Corporate sponsors include CCS Fundraising and Staffing Boutique, Inc. (Executive tier), Boyden and Lindauer (Friend tier), and a diversified set of Amethyst and Opal Circle event sponsors. The organization competes within a fragmented landscape of professional associations (AFP, AHP) and broader women's networks, but its narrow focus on women leaders in nonprofit development in the tri-state area creates a defensible niche.

Name

Women In Development

Legal name

Women In Development, New York

Website

https://widny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women In Development (WiD) New York is a volunteer-run 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization serving ~6,000 women-identifying development professionals in the tri-state area through tiered annual memberships, a paid job bank, mentorship programs, corporate sponsorships, and the annual Woman of Achievement Luncheon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Nonprofit membership association
• Fundraising professional development
• Career mentoring services
• Networking events programming
• Job board recruitment

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from individual members at various tier levels (Student $50, Young Professional $95, Member $175, President's Council $250, Emerita $100). This is a recurring revenue stream from individual professionals.
2. Job Bank Listings: Fees charged to employers for posting job listings on the WID Job Bank. Non-profit organizations pay $175 for 60-day listings, for-profit entities pay $250.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Visionary $12,500, Premier $10,000, Executive $5,000, Partner $2,500) providing year-long exposure, event tickets, and marketing benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Women In Development is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership association that delivers a tiered annual membership program for women-identifying fundraising and development professionals, a paid Job Bank for nonprofit and for-profit employers, signature events such as the Woman of Achievement Luncheon, ongoing professional development programming (Forums, Master Classes, President's Council series), one-on-one Career Advisors mentoring, and a multi-tier corporate Sponsorship program. The organization sells no proprietary software and is operated entirely by volunteers, with services delivered online via its website and in person in the New York tri-state area.

Product overview

Women In Development (WiD) New York is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization serving as a community of development professionals. The organization offers a unified membership platform with distinct but interconnected services: a multi-tiered Membership Program providing access to professional development and networking; a Job Bank connecting employers with fundraising talent; the flagship Woman of Achievement Luncheon honoring sector leaders; Events and Programming including Forums, Master Classes, and President's Council series; a Career Advisors one-on-one mentoring program; a Volunteer Program with various committee opportunities; an exclusive Membership Directory for networking; a Sponsorship Program offering corporate visibility; and regular Newsletters keeping members informed. These services collectively support WiD's mission to empower, connect, and engage women-identifying development professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Multi-tiered annual membership program for women-identifying fundraising and development professionals in the New York tri-state area. Tiers include Student ($50), Young Professional ($95), Member ($175), President's Council ($250), and Emerita ($100), granting access to professional development events, networking opportunities, the membership directory, and Career Advisors mentoring.
• Job Bank Online job board connecting employers seeking fundraising/development professionals with job seekers. Non-profit employer listings cost $175 for 60 days; for-profit employer listings cost $250 for 60 days, transacted via WooCommerce. Free to browse for job seekers.
• Woman of Achievement Luncheon WiD's annual flagship event recognizing women leaders who advance philanthropy and inspire generosity, alongside Rising Stars emerging leaders. The ticketed luncheon draws 200+ development professionals, philanthropists, and social impact leaders in New York City.
• Professional Development Events and Programming Ongoing member programming that includes Office Hours, Master Class sessions, WID Forum, and the President's Council series, featuring industry leaders discussing fundraising best practices, emerging trends, and innovative strategies.
• Career Advisors Program One-on-one mentoring program that matches WiD members with seasoned development professionals for confidential one-hour career conversations, delivered virtually or in person as a member benefit.
• Membership Directory Exclusive online member directory connecting WiD members with fellow professionals for networking within the tri-state development community, accessed via Wild Apricot login.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Annual corporate sponsorship packages at four tiers — Visionary ($12,500), Premier ($10,000), Executive ($5,000), and Partner ($2,500) — providing year-long exposure to WiD's website, e-newsletters, social media, and signature events.
• Volunteer Program Committee-based volunteer engagement program offering member participation in event planning, sponsorship, membership recruitment, communications, and the Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Committee.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCS FundraisingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CCS Fundraising serves as an Executive Sponsor of WiD, providing visibility across WiD's website, e-newsletters, and events. CCS Fundraising is a national consulting firm specializing in fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
• Staffing Boutique, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Staffing Boutique, Inc. serves as an Executive Sponsor of WiD, gaining brand exposure to WiD's professional community of nonprofit development leaders.
• BoydenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Boyden serves as a Friend Sponsor of WiD, an executive search firm providing leadership recruitment services to the nonprofit sector.
• LindauerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Lindauer is a global search firm retained to conduct senior-level executive search assignments for mission-driven organizations.
• HMI (Hetrick-Martin Institute)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026HMI is an Amethyst-level sponsor of the 2026 Woman of Achievement Luncheon, serving queer and trans youth in New York City.
• Stony Brook UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Stony Brook University is an Amethyst-level sponsor, representing the higher education sector in the nonprofit community.
• Amalgamated BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Amalgamated Bank is an Opal Circle sponsor of the 2026 Woman of Achievement Luncheon, a mission-driven bank serving progressive organizations.
• Northwell HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Northwell Health is an Opal Circle sponsor, representing the healthcare nonprofit sector.
• Kerbel PhilanthrophyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Kerbel Philanthrophy is an Opal Circle sponsor, a consulting firm specializing in philanthropy advisory services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ellevate Network: Ellevate is a women-focused membership community for professional networking and career advancement. It is comparable to WiD in providing career-stage networking for professionals, but at national scale and without WiD's sector specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Catalyst is a global nonprofit focused on advancing women in leadership and the workplace through research and consulting. It addresses women-in-leadership more broadly than WiD's niche in fundraising.

Direct peers

• National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP): CGP is a national membership organization for gift planning and development professionals, offering networking, education, and conferences. It directly overlaps with WiD's development professional audience but is national in scope.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP): AFP is the largest professional association for fundraisers globally, offering credentialing (CFRE), chapters, and professional development. It is the most direct peer to WiD as both serve fundraising/development professionals, though AFP is national, co-ed, and paid-staff operated.
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): CASE serves advancement professionals in educational institutions, including fundraising, alumni relations, and communications. WiD's board includes multiple university representatives (Cornell, Columbia, Stony Brook), making CASE a natural institutional peer.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW): AAUW is a national nonprofit advancing equity for women through research, education, and advocacy. It parallels WiD's women-focused professional advancement mission at a larger national scale.
• Women in Communications Inc. A professional association for women in communications, offering networking, mentorship, and professional development. Comparable to WiD as a women-focused professional membership community, though in a different functional specialty.

Others

• CCS Fundraising: CCS Fundraising is a national fundraising consultancy and current Executive Sponsor of WiD. It is comparable as a sector participant serving the same nonprofit development audience, though as a paid service provider rather than a membership association.

Regional players

• AFP Foundation for Philanthropy: The AFP Foundation supports fundraising education and research in the U.S. and Canada. It is comparable to WiD as a sector-supporting nonprofit, though operating nationally with a broader grant/research mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/wid_ny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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