Girls Who Print Global

What Girls Who Print Global does

Girls Who Print Global, legally Girls Who Print Inc, is a Woman-Owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and domiciled in the United States. It operates the largest independent global community dedicated to advancing women in the print and graphic communications industry, serving a network of 11,500-12,000+ professionals across students, educators, rising talent, and seasoned experts. The organization is led by Executive Director Deborah Corn and Vice President Kelly Mallozzi.

The core product surface includes an annual membership platform (with The ARC Advancement Resource Center as a member-exclusive professional growth hub), a free mentorship program connecting members with industry veterans, the annual Summer Summit conference, the Girls Who Print Podcast, Community Huddles, and branded merchandise stores (USA/Canada and international via CloudPrinter). Regional chapters extend the platform locally, with Girls Who Print Canada and the upcoming Les filles du print Quebec chapter. The underlying technology is a community membership platform with digital content delivery, with no proprietary AI or advanced automation layers disclosed.

The revenue model combines annual membership subscriptions, tiered corporate sponsorships (Gold: HP and Grimco; Silver: Canon, Dalim, Hunkeler, Mimaki, Mueller Martini, SPC Peacock, Tecnau; plus Industry Supporters including drupa, FESPA, IPMA, GMA, CloudPrinter, and Women in Print Australia), tax-deductible donations, merchandise sales, and event participation. Go-to-market is community-led, with content marketing, podcast, social media, and in-person/online events as primary acquisition and engagement channels. As a nonprofit, Girls Who Print does not disclose revenue figures.

Name

Girls Who Print Global

Legal name

Girls Who Print Inc

Website

https://girlswhoprint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girls Who Print Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that operates the largest independent global network of 11,500-12,000+ women working in the print and graphic communications industry, offering membership, mentorship, events, and regional chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership packages providing access to exclusive tools, curated content, professional development, events, job listings, skill-building, career support, and global networking opportunities.
2. Sponsorships: Annual sponsorship packages from companies supporting women in print and graphic communications, including Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers, Printing Company, and Industry Supporter levels.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support initiatives that introduce new talent to the industry, support professional development, create pathways to leadership, and deliver accessible programming across regions.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including buttons, apparel, and promotional items through USA/Canada store and international store.
5. Event Participation: Free events supported by sponsors, with potential for premium event experiences or paid sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Girls Who Print Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that delivers professional development, mentorship, networking, curated content, and career support to women in the print and graphic communications industry. It operates an annual membership program, a free mentorship initiative, regional chapters, an annual virtual Summer Summit, a podcast, and merchandise storefronts to sustain its global network of more than 11,500 professionals.

Product overview

Girls Who Print Global is a nonprofit membership organization offering a unified platform for professional development and networking. The core offerings include the Membership Platform with exclusive tools and content, The ARC (Advancement Resource Center) for professional growth, a free Mentorship Program connecting members with industry veterans, the annual Summer Summit conference, a Podcast featuring industry discussions, and Community Huddles for regional engagement. Regional groups like Girls Who Print Canada extend the platform locally, including the French-language Quebec chapter Les filles du print. Merchandise stores serve members seeking branded items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girls Who Print Membership Annual membership providing access to exclusive tools, curated content, professional development, events, job listings, skill-building, career support, and global networking opportunities for women in print and graphic communications.
• The ARC (Advancement Resource Center) Professional growth hub included with Girls Who Print membership, providing resources, tools, and curated content for career advancement in print and graphic communications.
• Mentorship Program Free program connecting members with industry veterans to provide guidance and support for career growth in the print and graphic communications industry.
• Summer Summit Annual global online conference bringing together women in print for professional development, panels, networking, and career growth discussions, including themed tracks and worldwide speaker applications.
• Girls Who Print Podcast Podcast featuring discussions with women in the print and graphic communications industry, hosted by Deborah Corn and Kelly Mallozzi.
• Community Huddles Online community events bringing regional members together for practical conversations about careers, leadership, visibility, and industry challenges.
• Girls Who Print Canada (including Les filles du print) Canadian regional presence of Girls Who Print providing Canada-first programming, events, networking, visibility initiatives, mentorship, and industry engagement, including the Quebec-based French-language chapter Les filles du print.
• GWP Stores (USA/Canada and International) Online stores selling Girls Who Print branded merchandise including buttons and apparel, operated through USA/Canada and international storefronts.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHP is a Gold Sponsor of Girls Who Print, supporting the organization's mission to advance women in the print and graphic communications industry. HP's Indigo digital presses division sponsors the organization.
• GrimcocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrimco is a Gold Sponsor of Girls Who Print, providing financial and marketing support for the organization's programs and initiatives.
• Canon (CSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanon is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print, supporting women in the print industry through sponsorship.
• DalimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDalim is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print.
• HunkelerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHunkeler is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print.
• MimakiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMimaki is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print.
• Mueller MartiniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMueller Martini is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print.
• SPC PeacockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialty Print Communications (SPC Peacock) is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print.
• TecnauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTecnau is a Silver Sponsor of Girls Who Print.
• drupaminorGTM or Marketing Partnerdrupa is an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print, supporting the global print industry community.
• FESPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFESPA is an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print, a federation for screen and digital printing.
• Women in Print AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen in Print Australia is an Industry Supporter, representing a similar organization in Australia with shared mission.
• IPMAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Publishing Management Association (IPMA) is an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print.
• Printing Industry MidwestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting Industry Midwest (PIM) is an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print.
• Graphic Media AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGraphic Media Alliance (GMA) is an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Graphic Media Alliance (GMA): Regional US print and graphic media association, listed as an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print. Provides networking, training, and advocacy to print professionals in its region, comparable in mission to support print industry workforce but without gender specificity.
• INTERGRAF: European federation for the printing and graphical industry, representing national print associations across Europe. Comparable as a multi-country membership body for print industry professionals with education and advocacy programs, but operating in a different geography and at a wider industry (rather than gender-specific) scope.
• Printing Industry Midwest (PIM): Regional US Midwest trade association for the printing industry, listed as an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print. Comparable in serving print professionals with education, networking, and advocacy, but operates at a regional rather than national/global scale and without a gender-focused mission.

Broad incumbents

• AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts): Long-established US professional association for designers and design educators. Comparable as a community and education platform serving professionals whose roles intersect print, graphic communications, and design — overlapping substantially with Girls Who Print's audience.
• PRINTING United Alliance: Largest US print industry trade association (formed via merger of Printing Industries of America and SGIA). Comparable in that it serves as an industry-wide membership and education platform for print professionals, but operates at much broader scale and scope, without a gender-specific mission.
• FESPA: Global federation for screen, digital, and textile printing communities, listed as an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print. Comparable as a broad international print industry membership body with events, education, and networking offerings that overlap with Girls Who Print's community-building mission.

Others

• drupa: Leading global print trade fair, listed as an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print. Comparable as a touchpoint in the print industry ecosystem that drives community engagement and industry visibility, though structured as an event rather than a membership organization.
• IPMA (International Publishing Management Association): Industry association serving publishing and print management professionals, explicitly listed as an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print. Comparable as an adjacent print-publishing community providing networking, education, and industry engagement to professionals in adjacent roles to Girls Who Print's audience.

Direct peers

• Women in Print Australia: Australian sister organization explicitly listed as an Industry Supporter of Girls Who Print. Operates the same women-in-print professional community model in a different geography, with shared mission, similar networking and mentorship programming, making it the closest direct peer.
• Women in Graphics: US-based professional community for women in graphic design, print production, and related creative fields. Closely comparable mission (advancing women in design/print), community-driven programming, and event-based engagement model similar to Girls Who Print.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GirlsWhoPrintGlobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlswhoprint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-who-print-global
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlswhoprint_global

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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