Executive Women International Columbus Chapter

What Executive Women International Columbus Chapter does

Executive Women International Columbus Chapter (EWI of Columbus) is a local nonprofit chapter of the national Executive Women International organization, founded in 1970 and headquartered at 250 Civic Center Drive, Suite 500, Columbus, Ohio. The chapter operates as a membership-based professional association for executive and professional women in the Columbus metro area, recruiting individual members and member firms who pay annual dues and per-event fees. Its service portfolio consists of monthly chapter meetings featuring professional development speakers, Thrive@5 networking events, an Annual Awards Gala, seminars and webinars for member advancement, and the monthly Connect newsletter.

The chapter runs the ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) scholarship program, originally launched in 1974 as the Business/Career/Development Program (B/C/DP), which has distributed over $180,000 in scholarships to non-traditional adult students across seven central Ohio counties. Revenue is generated from three streams: recurring membership dues, per-meeting and gala fees ($38 for members / $48 for non-members per standard meeting; $65 for the annual gala), and tiered corporate sponsorships ($1,500 Silver, $2,000 Gold, $2,500 Platinum).

Member firms include KPMG, American Electric Power (AEP), CoHatch, Capitol Square, Irth Solutions, and Lion Cub's Cookies; member firms host monthly meetings on a rotating basis, and the chapter has a community service relationship with Columbus Metropolitan Library. The organization is staffed by approximately 8 employees and is governed by an installed board of directors refreshed at semi-annual business meetings. There is no proprietary technology platform; the chapter uses Square for online fee collection and maintains a Blogger-hosted website with standard social media channels.

Name

Executive Women International Columbus Chapter

Legal name

EWI of Columbus

Website

https://ewicol.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Executive Women International Columbus Chapter is a 1970-founded local nonprofit chapter headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, providing membership-based networking, monthly professional development meetings, an annual awards gala, and the ASIST scholarship program for executive women and member firms in central Ohio.

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Product category

Professional Association & Membership Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs (EDALAOAL)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Executive women networking
• Professional development programs
• Chapter meetings events
• Scholarship programs philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus, OH

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual dues paid by member firms and individual members to maintain active membership status in EWI of Columbus.
2. Meeting and Event Fees: Fees collected for monthly chapter meetings ($38 for members, $48 for non-members) and the annual Awards Gala ($65 for members).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Platinum sponsorship at $2,500, Gold sponsorship at $2,000, and Silver sponsorship at $1,500. Sponsors receive recognition and visibility within the chapter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Executive Women International Columbus Chapter (EWI of Columbus) is a nonprofit professional membership association that sells annual membership dues to member firms and individual executive women. In return, it delivers monthly chapter meetings featuring professional development speakers, an annual Awards Gala, Thrive@5 networking events, a monthly Connect newsletter, webinars and training, and runs the ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) scholarship program for non-traditional adult students in central Ohio.

Product overview

Executive Women International Columbus Chapter (EWI of Columbus) is a professional membership organization that provides networking opportunities, professional development programs, and community philanthropy initiatives for executive women in the Columbus, Ohio area. The organization offers membership programs, monthly chapter meetings, an annual awards gala, webinars and training sessions, and the ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) scholarship program for non-traditional students. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Program Annual membership program for executive and professional women and member firms, providing access to monthly chapter meetings, networking events, professional development programming, and philanthropy initiatives such as the ASIST scholarships.
• ASIST Scholarship Program Educational scholarship program providing non-discriminatory financial awards to non-traditional adult students (ages 18+) entering college or the workforce for the first time, re-training due to workplace changes, or pursuing degrees and certifications at accredited institutions across Franklin County and six contiguous counties.
• Monthly Chapter Meetings Regular monthly in-person chapter meetings featuring professional development speakers, networking opportunities, and the semi-annual business meeting with installation of officers; meetings are hosted at member firm locations throughout the Columbus metro area.
• Annual Awards Gala Signature annual event held at venues such as Sonesta Downtown Columbus that recognizes member firm tenure (e.g., 10 Year Firm Awards) and individual member contributions, priced at $65 per attendee for members.
• Connect Newsletter Monthly email newsletter called 'Connect' that shares upcoming events, meeting recaps, photo galleries, member announcements, and organizational updates with the EWI of Columbus membership and community.
• Webinars & Training Webinars and training sessions delivered to members for ongoing professional development and education, complementing the live monthly chapter meeting programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $180,000 in scholarships awarded to central Ohio adult students

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Columbus Metropolitan LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting the Library's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff and bike donation programs. EWI members volunteer at library events and provide bikes to program participants.
• Journal CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for the September 8, 2026 Semi-Annual Business Meeting and Installation of Officers. Listed as upcoming event venue.
• Sonesta Downtown ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel venue for the June 2022 Annual Awards Gala. EWI hosts signature events at this venue.
• CoHatchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember firm that hosted the July 2022 chapter meeting at their Upper Arlington location. Provides meeting space for EWI events.
• B/C/DP (Business/Career/Development Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit organization affiliated with EWI that offers scholastic assistance programs. The Columbus chapter participates in ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) program, originally launched as a community project in 1974.
• Executive Women International (National Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing framework for local chapter operations, national conferences (LCAM - Leadership Conference And More), and organizational standards for all member chapters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE): NAFE is a membership organization serving female business executives, professionals, and business owners. Comparable to EWI Columbus in providing networking, education, and recognition for executive women across industries.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a global professional women's network providing in-person events, mentoring, and online community. Directly comparable to EWI Columbus as a membership-based networking and professional development organization for women.
• The Women's Forum of New York: The Women's Forum is an invitation-based organization of women leaders across industries. Comparable to EWI Columbus in mission and member-firm structure, though it operates at a more senior and selective level.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): NAWBO is a national membership association for women business owners offering networking, professional development, and local chapter events. Directly comparable to EWI Columbus as a dues-funded women's professional association with local chapters and corporate sponsorship programs.
• American Business Women's Association (ABWA): ABWA is a national professional association for working women, with local chapters providing networking, education, and recognition. Comparable to EWI Columbus in offering monthly meetings, awards, and member-firm engagement models.
• Executive Women International (EWI) National Organization: EWI is the parent organization of the Columbus chapter. Comparable as the overarching membership association providing the framework, brand, and programs that the Columbus chapter operates against.
• Women Presidents Organization (WPO): WPO is a membership organization for women who are founders or presidents of qualifying businesses. Comparable to EWI Columbus as a peer-group professional organization focused on executive women, though WPO targets a higher-revenue segment.

Regional players

• Junior League of Columbus: Junior League of Columbus is a regional nonprofit women's volunteer and leadership organization. Comparable to EWI Columbus as a Columbus-based women's organization with membership dues, monthly meetings, and community philanthropy programs.
• Women's Energy Network: Women's Energy Network is a professional association for women in the energy industry with local chapters. Comparable to EWI Columbus as a regional-chapter-based women's professional networking organization, though focused on a single industry vertical.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): WITI is a global organization supporting women in technology through networking, mentoring, and events. Comparable to EWI Columbus as a membership-based professional development organization for executive women, though industry-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EWICBus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdt9W53WEPKOhQVChHDGJxA
• Facebookfacebook.com/EWIofColumbus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ewicol

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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