Dress for Success Southern Nevada

Name

Dress for Success Southern Nevada

Legal name

Dress for Success Southern Nevada

Website

https://dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAF

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Professional attire services
• Career development programs
• Women mentoring services
• Financial literacy education
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

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. Donations and Fundraising: Relies on monetary donations from individuals and organizations. The website notes $50 can suit a woman for a day or $250 to suit a woman for a week. Major fundraising events include the Diamond Dig annual gala and Success Showcase Luncheon.
2. Membership Programs: Little Black Dress Club and Black Tie Club are donor/membership groups that provide ongoing support and recognition for donors, with various benefits including permanent recognition inside the DFSNV Boutique.
3. Clothing Sales: Fill-A-Bag clothing sales events where participants can purchase clothing for $50 per bag or $80 for two bags. Proceeds directly fund empowerment programs.
4. Event Ticket Sales: Special events like the Charcuterie Design Event ($35 per person) and member appreciation events generate revenue while providing networking opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nonprofit organization providing free professional attire, one-on-one mentoring, resume and job search support, and financial education workshops to low-income women in the Las Vegas Valley to help them achieve economic independence. Services are delivered through structured programs including suitting, mentoring, career development, and financial literacy. The organization is funded primarily through donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Dress for Success Southern Nevada is a non-profit service organization (affiliated with the international Dress for Success network) that operates as a single integrated program rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of service programs including the Suits Program (providing professional attire), Mentoring to Achieve Professional Success (one-on-one mentoring), Career Center (resume help and job search support), and Professional Women's Group (peer network). The organization also runs educational workshops such as Financial Health Series, Resume Writing & Interview Preparation, Leadership & Workplace Communication, and Career Growth by Design. Membership programs include the Little Black Dress Club (general membership) and Black Tie Club (founding member sponsorship). Major annual events include the Success Showcase Luncheon and Diamond Dig fundraiser, plus community events like Fill-A-Bag Sales and Charcuterie Design Events. All programs collectively support women in achieving economic independence through professional attire, mentoring, career resources, and financial education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Black Dress Club: A membership group of diverse, influential individuals with a common vision: a community where women do not live in poverty; are treated with dignity and respect; are strengthening their families and building their careers.
• Black Tie Club
• Little Red Dress Dressing Room

Products and services

• Suiting Program Provides free professional attire, including suits and accessories, to women preparing for job interviews and entering the workforce. Targeted at low-income women in the Las Vegas Valley.
• Mentoring to Achieve Professional Success (MAPS) One-on-one mentoring program pairing women with professional mentors to support career development, workplace navigation, and long-term goal achievement.
• Career Center Resource center providing women with access to computers, internet, job search tools, and career development resources.
• Professional Women's Group Continuing support group for women who have successfully entered the workforce, providing ongoing networking, professional development, and peer support.
• Financial Health Series Workshop series covering financial literacy, budgeting, credit management, and money management skills for women.
• Resume Writing & Interview Preparation Workshop Workshop providing hands-on resume writing, cover letter development, and interview skills training for women preparing for employment.
• Leadership & Workplace Communication Workshop Workshop focused on developing leadership skills and effective workplace communication for women advancing in their careers.
• Career Growth by Design Career development program offering structured guidance on career planning, goal setting, and professional growth strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ women impacted over 12+ years

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MGM ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/supporter of Dress for Success Southern Nevada. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• Vegas Golden KnightsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/supporter of the organization. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• Las Vegas SandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/supporter of the organization. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm sponsor/supporter. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• Fontainebleau Las VegasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/supporter of the organization. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• Resorts World Las VegasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/supporter of the organization. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• Goodwill of Southern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner nonprofit organization supporting workforce development in Southern Nevada. Logo appears on website as a community partner.
• United Way of Southern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner nonprofit organization. Logo appears on website as a supporting partner.
• Revive Orofacial Therapy and Wellness CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer free dental screenings for women ages 16 and up. The first screening event is scheduled for July 17, 2026, 9am-3pm. Located at 9345 W. Sunset Rd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89148.
• William Carr GalleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Little Black Dress Club and Black Tie Club member appreciation events. Gallery located at 3200 S Las Vegas Blvd.
• Macy's Fashion Show MallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Galentine's Day Shopping Event held at Macy's Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
• Basilico Ristorante ItalianominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for The Fascinator Affair LBD Member Happy Hour Experience event on April 30, 2026.
• JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for Success Showcase 2026 luncheon event. Located at 221 N Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV.
• MACEOO at ARIA Resort & CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for Sip & Succeed co-ed networking event. Located at 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nevada Partners: Southern Nevada nonprofit focused on workforce development, adult education, and economic self-sufficiency for low-income residents. Operates in the same geography with overlapping career-readiness programs and shared employer partners.
• Dress for Success Dallas: Another affiliate of the international Dress for Success network operating a comparable suiting, mentoring, and career-services model. Useful benchmark for affiliate-level scale, fundraising tactics, and program outcomes.
• United Way of Southern Nevada: Community-funding nonprofit serving the same Southern Nevada region. It both partners with and competes for corporate sponsorships with Dress for Success Southern Nevada while funding overlapping social services.
• Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada: Faith-based regional nonprofit providing case management, workforce support, and social services in Las Vegas. Directly comparable in mission scope, client demographics, and reliance on donations and grants.
• Goodwill of Southern Nevada: Major regional workforce-development nonprofit operating in the same Las Vegas Valley geography. Provides overlapping employment-readiness, training, and supportive services to low-income populations and competes for the same corporate donors as Dress for Success Southern Nevada.
• The Shade Tree: Las Vegas-based nonprofit serving women and children facing homelessness and crisis. Overlaps in client base and donor pool with Dress for Success Southern Nevada, and represents the broader Las Vegas women-services ecosystem.
• Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow: Las Vegas-based nonprofit providing workforce readiness, career coaching, and financial education to low-income job seekers. Closely comparable service mix and target demographic to Dress for Success Southern Nevada.

Broad incumbents

• Dress for Success (International): The global parent network of the Dress for Success affiliate system. Operates the same mission, branding, and program framework across many cities, providing the local Nevada affiliate with brand, curriculum, and donor pipeline leverage.
• Dress for Success Worldwide: The international support and resource body coordinating Dress for Success affiliates globally. Provides shared brand standards, donor tools, and program frameworks that the Nevada affiliate leverages.

Regional players

• Hopelink (Washington State): Multi-service nonprofit providing employment, housing, and financial stability services to low-income individuals. Comparable integrated service model, though operating in a different U.S. region than the Southern Nevada affiliate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dfssnv
• Facebookfacebook.com/dressforsuccesssouthernnevada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dress-for-success-southern-nevada

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