The POWER of Professional Women

What The POWER of Professional Women does

The POWER of Professional Women is a Philadelphia-area nonprofit organization founded in 2017 to develop and empower women leaders through education, mentorship, purposeful connections, and advocacy. It serves professional women across career stages — students, emerging leaders under 40, mid-career professionals, and executive women — alongside corporate sponsors seeking talent development and employee engagement programs in the Greater Philadelphia region.

The organization's core product is a tiered annual membership ($60 Student, $110 Professional, $210 Power Member All Access, $260 Executive, $360 Executive Member All Access) that unlocks access to a suite of interconnected programs: the 9-month Empower-U Mentoring Circles ($699/$500), the Career Transition Group, Board Member-hosted member meetups, workshops, the PowerHER Point monthly newsletter, and the annual Advocate Awards ceremony. Programs are delivered through a hybrid model of in-person events at regional venues (Philadelphia Country Club, Janney, Sheraton Valley Forge) and Zoom-based virtual events, supported by a YourMembership.com platform handling member portal, event registration, email marketing, and dues invoicing.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, Empower-U program fees, event registration fees ($50-$150), and tiered corporate sponsorships (Champion, Visionary, Advocate, Event). Operations are lean — 1-10 employees with an outsourced Association Management Team at Seamless Events, Inc. — and governance rests with a volunteer Board of Directors composed of senior leaders from companies including Independence Blue Cross, UGI Corporation, Philadelphia Eagles, and Comcast. The organization is regionally concentrated in Greater Philadelphia with no current signals of geographic expansion beyond that footprint.

Name

The POWER of Professional Women

Legal name

The POWER of Professional Women

Website

https://powerw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The POWER of Professional Women is a Philadelphia-area nonprofit founded in 2017 that develops women leaders through tiered memberships ($60-$360/year), 9-month mentoring circles, career transition support, networking events, and the annual Advocate Awards, serving professional women and corporate sponsors in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Leadership Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams (EDABAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

DEI, Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence Coaching (EDABANAJ), Team Leadership & High-Performance Teams (EDABAAAH)

Keywords

• Women leadership development
• Professional women networking
• Executive mentorship programs
• Professional development workshops
• Women advocacy awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees paid by individual professional women. Tiers include Professional ($110), Executive ($260), Power Member All Access ($210), Executive Member All Access ($360), and Student ($60). Auto-renewal available with 15% discount.
2. Empower-U Mentoring Circle Fees: Program fees for the 9-month mentoring circles: $699 for POWER Members, $500 for POWER Sponsors.
3. Event Registration Fees: Fees for workshops and events ranging from free (networking) to $50-65 for workshops. Advocate Awards event priced at $70-150.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at Champion, Visionary, Advocate, and Event sponsor levels. Sponsors gain access to POWER's network of professional women for talent development and employee engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The POWER of Professional Women is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides leadership development programming for professional women in the Greater Philadelphia region. Its core offering is tiered annual membership (Student, Professional, Executive, and All Access levels from $60–$360/year) granting access to a suite of programs including Empower-U Mentoring Circles, Career Transition Group, Board Member Hosted Meet Ups, workshops, and the annual Advocate Awards. The organization complements membership with corporate sponsorship packages that allow employers to provide employee access.

Product overview

The POWER of Professional Women is a membership-based professional development organization offering a unified platform of programs and services designed to develop and empower women leaders in the greater Philadelphia region. The core offering is its membership program with tiered levels (Executive, Professional, Student, All Access), which provides access to a comprehensive suite of interconnected services including the Empower-U Mentoring Circles, Career Transition Group, Board Member Hosted Meet Ups, Advocate Awards, PowerHER Point Newsletter, Workshops, and Emerging Leaders Program. These products work together to provide education, mentorship, networking, and advocacy at all career stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empower-U Mentoring Circles: A 9-month mentoring program that develops future leaders in a confidential and intimate forum, allowing exchange of lessons learned from experienced mentors.
• Advocate Awards
• PowerHER Point Newsletter
• Career Transition Group

Products and services

• Membership Programs Annual membership tiers providing access to networking events, professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and member-only benefits for professional women in the Greater Philadelphia region. Tiers include Executive, Professional, Student, and All Access levels with pricing ranging from $60 to $360 per year.
• Empower-U Mentoring Circles A 9-month confidential mentoring program pairing professional women with executive mentors in small group settings. Includes monthly circle meetings with discussion topics focused on accelerating women's leadership potential. Priced at $699 for POWER Members and $500 for POWER Sponsors.
• Career Transition Group Monthly virtual meetups for members navigating career transitions due to layoff or unemployment, offering peer support, networking, tools, and guest speakers. Exclusive benefit for POWER members.
• Board Member Hosted Member Meet Ups Small-group networking events hosted by POWER Board Members in intimate breakfast or coffee settings, limited in numbers to facilitate meaningful connections with senior leaders.
• Advocate Awards Annual signature event honoring individuals who champion advocacy, leadership, and empowerment for women in business. Includes categories such as Female Advocate, Male Advocate, and Champion of Change awards. Ticket pricing $70–$150, attracting over 200 leaders annually.
• PowerHER Point Newsletter Monthly newsletter spotlighting news, POWER members, and upcoming events. Accepts submissions on business moves, appointments, awards, speeches, and publications.
• Workshops Signature workshops covering topics such as executive presence, generational differences, strategic networking, and understanding personal value, designed to strengthen leadership and management abilities. Priced at $50–$65 per workshop.
• Emerging Leaders Program Platform for rising leaders aged 40 and under, chaired by successful Power members, enabling peers to share hopes, fears, and goals while helping define programs that bridge generational gaps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 leaders attend the annual Advocate Awards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UGI Corporation Women's Impact NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe partnership between UGI Corporation's Women's Impact Network and POWER has been transformative for the organization. UGI employees gain access to thought-provoking speakers, valuable skill-building sessions, and a vibrant community of professional women. The collaboration delivers exceptional programming, meaningful networking opportunities, and professional development experiences. Claudia Peirce, VP Financial Planning and Analysis at UGI, serves on POWER's Finance Committee.
• Independence Blue Cross (IBX)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner. IBX has recognized POWER Women (Lorina Marshall-Blake) and hosts events with POWER. Provides content for POWER's Stories & News section including workplace culture insights and Women in Technology Analytics events.
• SEIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate investor/sponsor featured on POWER's sponsor rotator.
• ComcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor. Hosted DEI event with POWER in June 2023.
• YourMembership.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the membership management software platform powering POWER's website, including member portal, event management, email marketing, and membership invoicing/dues system.
• Dale CarnegieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides 10% discount on courses for POWER members. Partnership enables professional development benefits for members.
• Pictures by ToddminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides discounted professional headshots for POWER members.
• Strategic Alliances (501(C)3 and 501(C)6 organizations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWER partners with like-minded 501(C)3 and 501(C)6 organizations whose mission aligns with POWER's mission to develop and empower women leaders through purposeful connections, education, mentorship and advocacy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Forte Foundation: Nonprofit focused on launching women into leadership through education, research, and community programs. Comparable focus on developing future women leaders and corporate sponsor engagement, though more MBA/education-pipeline focused.
• The Female Quotient: Women-focused leadership and equality platform producing events, content, and corporate partnerships (notably at The FQ Lounge during Davos). Comparable event-led, corporate-sponsor-driven women-leadership programming, with broader cultural reach.
• Girlboss: Community and content platform for ambitious women offering events, mentorship, and career resources. Comparable digital community model and women-leadership positioning, with a younger-skewing audience than POWER.

Others

• Dale Carnegie Training: Global corporate training and professional development provider already partnered with POWER (10% course discount for members). Relevant adjacent capability partner whose leadership curricula complement POWER's workshops and mentoring.

Direct peers

• Chief: Private membership community for senior executive women offering peer groups, leadership programming, and events. Comparable to POWER's Executive-tier membership and mentoring circles targeting C-suite and senior leaders.
• NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners): National membership organization serving women business owners with local chapters, networking, education, and advocacy. Comparable to POWER's regional chapter-style model, member-driven programming, and advocacy awards.
• Ellevate Network: Large national membership-based network for professional women offering mentorship, events, and career resources. Closest direct peer to POWER given comparable membership, mentoring, and event-led model, though at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Women's Leadership Exchange: Membership organization focused on women executives across industries, offering conferences, peer networking, and content. Directly comparable event-and-content-driven model targeting senior women leaders.

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, advisory, and corporate partnerships. Comparable DEI/women-in-leadership mission and corporate sponsor model, but at much larger scale and more research/consulting oriented.
• Lean In Circles: Sheryl Sandberg-founded initiative organizing small peer groups for women's mentorship and leadership development globally. Comparable small-circle mentoring and women-leadership focus, with a vastly larger national brand footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/powerw_philly
• Facebookfacebook.com/PowerPhiladelphia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-power-of-professional-women

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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