The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)

What The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) does

The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) is a US-based 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, headquartered in Spokane, Washington, that advances the economic empowerment of women globally. Founded in 1979-1980 (originally as the National Alliance of Professional and Executive Women's Networks), TIAW operates a community-led model centered on three award programs (World of Difference Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, Mandy Goetze Award) and three service programs (Microfinance, Financial Education, Mentoring) delivered through a partner network that includes AMF-Cufa, FINCA, Grameen America, FCEM, WCEI Australia, and Alteris Women. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its underlying 'platform' is a 45+ year relational network spanning 120+ countries via FCEM and 27 countries via AMF-Cufa, with a digital platform launched in March 2025 to enable members to develop programs beyond their own borders under their own brand. Its beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs and business leaders globally, with particular focus on women in developing countries who lack access to capital, financial services, and mentorship.

TIAW is governed by a volunteer board led by President Donna Meredith (since 2022, also Managing Director of sponsoring partner Keystone Corporate Positioning). Revenue is generated through donations, membership fees, and event fundraising, with no commercial pricing for products or services; absolute financial scale is very small, with only $10,000 in donations disbursed to a single Papua New Guinea project in 2025 and roughly $5,000+ raised at events by mid-2026. No annual revenue, budget, or financial statements are publicly disclosed. The 2026 operating posture includes a new AWA-Cufa partnership in Papua New Guinea, ongoing World of Difference Awards nominations, and continued Global Cities events, indicating a modest but active program cadence.

Name

The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)

Legal name

The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)

Website

https://tiaw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TIAW is a US-based 501(c)(3) charitable foundation founded in 1979 that advances women's economic empowerment globally through microfinance, financial education, mentoring, and the World of Difference Awards, delivered via partner networks spanning 120+ countries.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Economic Empowerment Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Women economic empowerment
• Microfinance programs
• Financial literacy training
• Women business networks
• Global nonprofit alliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: TIAW generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and partners. Donations fund signature programs including Financial Education and Microfinance activities that help women lift themselves, their families, and communities out of poverty.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TIAW is a global charitable foundation that delivers programs and recognition aimed at the economic empowerment of women worldwide. Its core offerings are Microfinance (small low-interest loans to groups of women via partner institutions), Financial Education (financial literacy and micro-enterprise development training), and Mentoring (global networking and thought-leadership exchange), complemented by the annual World of Difference Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards that recognize individuals advancing women's economic empowerment.

Product overview

The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) is a global charitable foundation offering a portfolio of programs and awards focused on women's economic empowerment. The core offerings include three award programs: the World of Difference Awards (recognizing individuals advancing women's economic empowerment), the Lifetime Achievement Award (honoring women who have made significant multi-year impact), and the Mandy Goetze Award (recognizing TIAW member contributions). Service programs include Microfinance (small loans to women entrepreneurs through partner institutions), Financial Education (financial literacy and independence training), and Mentoring Programs (global networking and mentorship initiatives). These programs work together to support women entrepreneurs worldwide through capital access, education, and peer connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microfinance Program Provides small loans at low interest rates to groups of women who work together to repay collective loans, delivered through partner microfinance institutions such as FINCA, AMF-Cufa, and Grameen America to empower female entrepreneurs who lack access to formal capital and collateral.
• Financial Education Program Educational program focused on women's financial independence, equipping participants with financial literacy, micro-enterprise development, and decision-making skills to take charge of their financial choices and future.
• Mentoring Programs Global mentoring initiatives that connect participants with thought leaders and decision makers worldwide, enabling the sharing of ideas and exchange of best practices across borders.
• TIAW Digital Platform Online platform allowing TIAW members to develop programs beyond their own borders and under their own brand, enabling a global and connected community of thought leaders and decision makers. New membership and supporter models were introduced alongside the platform in March 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women tend to spend 80 percent of their income on their families' wellbeing and education, creating multiplier effects for communities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AWA-Cufa's Gender Potential Unlimited ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026In March-May 2026, TIAW partnered with AWA-Cufa's 'Gender Potential Unlimited' project in Papua New Guinea to fund workshops for young women. Workshops included training in Financial Literacy and Micro-Enterprise Development. High performing participants then participated in internships at identified businesses in Port Moresby.
• Alteris WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlteris Women sees and experiences women's unique journeys, their challenges, and opportunities. They have made it their mission to advance women's economic standing by empowering all women with insights, education, and tools. They support TIAW's work and contribute to programs that have direct impact on women's economic empowerment. The majority of funds raised last year for Papua New Guinea project came from Alteris Women's events.
• AMF-CufacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMF-Cufa's roots go back to the customer-owned banking movement in Australia in 1971. Today, their work stretches across 27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. They are an independent development agency, fully accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australian Aid program, and a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development's Code of Conduct. TIAW partners with AMF-Cufa to support microfinance and deliver financial education programs.
• FCEM (Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCEM is a pioneering association bringing together women entrepreneurs of the world. Founded in France in 1945 at the end of the Second World War by Yvonne Foinant, the FCEM network includes more than 120 countries on five continents. TIAW collaborates with FCEM at World Congress events and recognizes awardees at FCEM gatherings.
• FINCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1984, Finca has upheld an unwavering commitment to ending global poverty through sustainable solutions that change lives. TIAW partners with FINCA internationally to support microfinance and deliver financial education programs for women's economic empowerment.
• Grameen AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrameen America is dedicated to helping low income entrepreneurial women build businesses to enable financial mobility. Grameen America envisions an inclusive society in which all access fair and affordable financial services to support upward economic mobility. TIAW partners with Grameen America to support microfinance programs.
• Keystone Corporate PositioningsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKeystone Corporate Positioning provides multidisciplinary consulting, strategy and change management and implementation services. Keystone is a sponsoring partner of TIAW. Donna Meredith, TIAW President, is Managing Director of Keystone Corporate Positioning.
• WCEI – Australia (Women Chiefs of Enterprises International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCEI Australia is the Australian affiliate of FCEM, beginning in Victoria in 1985. Their mission is to mentor, support and inspire women business owners and senior women in organisations as well as those aspiring to these levels. TIAW partners with WCEI for events and award celebrations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women's World Banking: Nonprofit network of 70+ financial institutions serving low-income women across 30+ countries. Direct peer: shares TIAW's focus on women's financial inclusion and partners with many of the same microfinance institutions (FINCA, Grameen) that TIAW partners with.
• Global Fund for Women: Grantmaking foundation supporting women's rights organizations globally; comparable because both operate as 501(c)(3) foundations distributing funds to advance women's economic and social empowerment, but Global Fund for Women operates at much larger scale ($50M+ deployed historically).
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Foundation focused on women's economic empowerment in developing countries through entrepreneurship and digital inclusion programs. Closely comparable mission and target beneficiary base to TIAW's microfinance and financial education programs.
• International Women's Forum (IWF): Membership organization of women leaders across industries and geographies; already a partner of TIAW (IWF-Toronto co-hosted 2023 Global Cities event). Comparable convening model and audience of senior women business leaders.
• Catalyst: Nonprofit focused on advancing women in business and leadership through research and corporate partnerships. Comparable target audience (women leaders/entrepreneurs) and similar focus on economic empowerment as distinct from gender equality broadly.
• FCEM (Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales): Global association of women entrepreneurs across 120+ countries; already a strategic partner of TIAW. Closely comparable as a peer organization pursuing the same women's economic empowerment mandate through international networking and events.
• Women for Women International: Nonprofit serving women survivors of war and conflict through vocational training, financial education, and small business support. Highly comparable model to TIAW's microfinance and financial education programs targeted at women in developing economies.
• Vital Voices Global Partnership: Nonprofit that invests in women leaders across emerging markets through mentorship, training, and networks. Comparable to TIAW's mentorship and networking programs targeting women leaders and entrepreneurs globally.

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment globally. Operates at vastly larger scale with UN funding; comparable because it pursues the same women's economic empowerment mandate that TIAW addresses through microfinance and policy advocacy.
• Mastercard Foundation: One of the largest private foundations globally, with significant programs focused on young people, financial inclusion, and economic empowerment in Africa. Comparable mission focus and serves as a potential funder/peer to smaller women's economic empowerment foundations like TIAW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheInternationalAllianceForWomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-international-alliance-of-women-tiaw/posts/?feedView=all
• Xx.com/TIAforWomen

Compliance1 record

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Profiles7 records

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