Montgomery Women

What Montgomery Women does

Montgomery Women is a non-partisan, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded around 2004 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Its mission is to advance women in Montgomery County who aspire to leadership positions across political, business, nonprofit, educational, civic, and governmental sectors. The organization operates a membership-based community model with annual dues of $125 (standard) or $50 (members under 35), auto-renewed via PayPal, and supplements revenue with donations to the Montgomery College Women in Leadership Scholarship Fund (over $100,000 contributed since 2008, helping approximately 81 women complete their education) and corporate sponsorships for events such as the annual Power Tea held at the Mansion at Strathmore since 2005.

The organization's core offerings are programs rather than products: a six-month Mentorship Program matching members with experienced leaders; monthly First Friday Power Breakfasts and W(h)ine Down Wednesday networking events held at venues across Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and North Bethesda; the annual Power Tea signature event featuring the Shining Star Award; a monthly ADVANCE newsletter distributed via Constant Contact; and an online Running for Office resource hub linking to partners such as SheShouldRun.org, Emily's List, and Emerge Maryland. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital operations rely on a WordPress website, Constant Contact, Eventbrite, PayPal, and Zoom.

The go-to-market motion is community-led, with recruitment primarily through events, networking, and word-of-mouth referrals. Members and supporters are reached through a mix of website content, email, Facebook, LinkedIn, and in-person events. Leadership consists of a volunteer Executive Committee (President Ijeoma Enendu, Vice President Sylvia Henderson, Treasurer Leslie Weber, Corresponding Secretary Allison Jovanovic, Recording Secretary Shannon Babe-Thomas) plus a broader Board of Directors, with no paid staff. Strategic partners include Montgomery College (core scholarship partner since 2008), the Montgomery County Commission for Women (joint Virtual Career Exploration programming since 2024), and a coalition of women-business organizations co-hosting the WomenConnect Expo in 2024.

Name

Montgomery Women

Legal name

Montgomery Women

Website

https://montgomerywomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Montgomery Women is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded around 2004 in Rockville, Maryland, advancing women in Montgomery County into leadership across political, business, nonprofit, educational, civic, and governmental sectors through membership programs, mentorship, networking events, and the annual Power Tea.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues provide recurring revenue. Standard membership is $125/year, with a reduced rate of $50/year for members under 35. Membership auto-renews yearly via PayPal.
2. Donations and Contributions: Donations support the Montgomery Women Scholarship Fund at Montgomery College. Members and supporters can make financial contributions to fund scholarships for women students.
3. Event Sponsorships: The annual Power Tea event accepts corporate sponsorships at various tiers to support organizational programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Montgomery Women sells annual memberships ($125 standard / $50 for under 35) that grant access to networking events, mentorship matching, an online member directory, and educational programs. Its core paid service is a membership-driven women's leadership development program for women in Montgomery County, Maryland, delivered entirely by volunteers through events (First Friday Power Breakfasts, W(h)ine Down Wednesday, Annual Power Tea), a six-month Mentorship Program, and resources for women considering political office.

Product overview

Montgomery Women is a non-partisan, all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a unified membership-based program rather than a technology product platform. The organization offers a portfolio of leadership development services including a membership program ($125/year; $50 for under 35), a six-month Mentorship Program matching mentors with mentees, and the Women in Leadership Scholarship Fund (partnered with Montgomery College, with over $100,000 distributed since 2008). Signature programming includes the annual Power Tea (since 2005), monthly First Friday Power Breakfast networking events, and W(h)ine Down Wednesday social gatherings. The organization also provides a monthly ADVANCE newsletter and resources for women running for political office. This is not a technology product but a service-based nonprofit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100,000 contributed to scholarships, helping 81 women complete their education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montgomery County Commission for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2024Collaborative partner on the Virtual Career Exploration for Her event for MCPS students, introducing students to professional women in nontraditional careers and connecting them with potential mentors.
• WBO of Montgomery CountyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2024Collaborative partner in the WomenConnect Expo: Bridging Business, Resources, and Knowledge event focused on resources available for women-owned businesses in the DMV area.
• Hera Hub DCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2024Collaborative partner in the WomenConnect Expo. Hera Hub DC serves as a venue partner for in-person event components.
• Consulting Women Coaches NetworkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2024Collaborative partner in the WomenConnect Expo focused on resources for women-owned businesses.
• Maryland Women's Business Center (MWBC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2024Collaborative partner in the WomenConnect Expo focused on resources for women-owned businesses in Maryland.
• Montgomery CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Long-standing partnership since 2008. Montgomery Women supports the Montgomery College Foundation via the Women in Leadership Scholarship, contributing over $100,000 to help women students complete their education. The organization hosts events at Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove.
• SheShouldRun.orgminorOthersNon-partisan candidate training organization for women, referenced as a resource for women considering running for office.
• Emily's ListminorOthersOrganization that helps pro-choice women run for office, referenced as a resource for women considering running for office.
• Emerge MarylandminorOthersHelps Democratic women run for office with a 6-month training program, referenced as a resource for women considering running for office.
• Manna Food CenterminorOthersFeatured partner organization; Jackie DeCarlo (retired CEO) was honored at the 2025 Power Tea for her work ending hunger in Montgomery County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• She Should Run: Nonpartisan nonprofit encouraging women to run for office. Already a referenced resource partner of Montgomery Women, it competes for the same 'aspiring candidate' segment with a national digital footprint and free programming.
• Montgomery County Commission for Women: County government advisory body promoting equal opportunity and leadership for women. Strategic co-programming partner of Montgomery Women on the Virtual Career Exploration for Her event; directly comparable local women's leadership mission.
• National Women's Political Caucus: National bipartisan organization supporting women in political life since 1971. Closely aligned mission of recruiting, training, and electing women; many state and local chapters mirror Montgomery Women's structure.
• EMILY's List: Organization that trains and supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates. A referenced resource partner of Montgomery Women, it operates a national candidate pipeline that overlaps directly with MW's political leadership mission.
• Women's Campaign Fund: Bipartisan PAC and nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports women candidates. Comparable mission around political leadership development for women with overlapping candidate-training resources.
• Emerge Maryland: Affiliated with Emerge America, trains Democratic women in Maryland to run for office through a six-month program. Direct overlap with Montgomery Women's 'Running for Office' resources and candidate development mission at the state level.

Emerging players

• Running Start: Nonprofit introducing young women to politics through conferences, mentorship, and fellowship programs. Targets a similar demographic (early-career women) with a national footprint, complementing Montgomery Women's scholarship/mentorship pipeline.
• Higher Heights for America: Builds the political power and leadership of Black women through organizing, training, and narrative work. Shares Montgomery Women's commitment to advancing women of color and the intersection of civic engagement with leadership development.

Regional players

• League of Women Voters of Montgomery County: Local chapter of the national civic engagement organization operating in the same Montgomery County geography. Overlaps in voter education, civic participation programming, and women-focused leadership convenings.

Broad incumbents

• AAUW (American Association of University Women) - Maryland: National nonprofit advancing equity for women and girls through education, research, and advocacy. Comparable women's leadership and scholarship mission with overlapping programming across Maryland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MontgomeryWomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/profile
• Xx.com/montwomen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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