Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States

What Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States does

The Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States (SND USA) is a Catholic religious congregation headquartered at the National Provincial Center in Chardon, Ohio, founded in 1850. The congregation operates through four regional centers in Chardon OH, Covington KY, Los Angeles CA, and Toledo OH, ministering in twelve U.S. states (Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Texas) while also supporting international SND missions in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda), India, and Rome. Its mission centers on proclaiming God's goodness through Catholic education, healthcare, and social services for women, families, and people who are poor, sick, and aged.

SND USA's programmatic portfolio is anchored by the annual SHINE Women's Summit (running its fifth edition in 2026) and the multi-stakeholder SHINE Coalition, which has grown from 12 to 18 participating nonprofit organizations. Additional offerings include the Gift of Prayer and Memorial Prayer Card program, All Souls Day Mass services, regional donation portals, retreats, volunteer engagement programs, and a careers portal for lay staff across food service, housekeeping, healthcare (LPN/RN/STNA), facilities, and administration. There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery is conducted through standard web infrastructure (sndusa.org, Eventbrite ticketing, WordPress CMS), direct mail, and in-person ministry at the four physical regional centers.

The organization is funded as a nonprofit religious congregation through donations, tribute/memorial gifts, prayer-card giving programs, and corporate sponsorships. SHINE Summit sponsorships are structured across six tiers ranging from Twinkle ($1,000) to Brilliance Presenting ($15,000). No public financials are disclosed. Revenue grows via diversifying donor channels, expanding the corporate sponsorship ladder, and broadening the SHINE Coalition's ecosystem of community-serving nonprofit partners.

Name

Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States

Legal name

Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States

Website

https://sndusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States is a Catholic religious congregation operating across twelve U.S. states through four regional centers in Ohio, Kentucky, and California. It serves women, families, and the elderly through education, healthcare, retreat, and prayer ministries, anchored by the SHINE Women's Summit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry and Charitable Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Catholic religious ministry
• Women's empowerment programs
• Faith-based healthcare services
• Spiritual retreat programs
• Charitable donation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chardon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, families, and supporters to fund its ministries and missions. Donations are accepted through the main website and regional offices, with options for honor and memorial gifts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: SHINE Women's Summit generates revenue through corporate sponsorships at various tiers (Brilliance $15,000, Luminate $10,000, Radiate $7,500, Sparkle $5,000, Shimmer $2,500, Twinkle $1,000). Sponsors receive recognition, logo placement, and event access.
3. Prayer Card Programs: Free starter kits of Gift of Prayer and Memorial Prayer cards are distributed, with optional tribute gifts accepted in honor or memory of loved ones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States is a Catholic religious congregation that delivers ministry services including spiritual care, retreat programs, prayer card ministries, Catholic education support, healthcare/residential care for sisters and elderly, and women's empowerment initiatives. The organization operates through four regional centers across 12 U.S. states and supports international missions in East Africa, India, and Rome.

Product overview

Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States (SND USA) operates a network of digital and physical programs serving women, families, and communities across multiple U.S. states. The organization offers the SHINE Women's Summit as its flagship annual empowerment event, complemented by the SHINE Coalition for ongoing collaborative impact. Additional programs include the Gift of Prayer and Memorial Prayer card ministry, regional donation portals, a careers portal for staffing across four regional centers, and All Souls Day Mass services. The organization focuses on Catholic education, global missions, and supporting people who are poor, sick, and aged.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHINE Women's Summit: Annual women's empowerment summit hosted by the Sisters of Notre Dame in Toledo, OH to support, honor, inspire, nurture and empower women.
• SHINE Coalition
• Women Who SHINE

Products and services

• SHINE Women's Summit Annual women's empowerment summit bringing women of all faiths, ages and backgrounds together to Support, Honor, Inspire, Nurture and Empower each other through keynote speakers, panel discussions, and recognition of Women Who SHINE honorees.
• SHINE Coalition Coalition of organizations brought together by the Sisters of Notre Dame to share ideas, resources, and manpower to enhance work serving women in Northwest Ohio and beyond, addressing issues including human trafficking, food insecurity, abuse, homelessness, education, mentorship, and mental/physical health.
• Women Who SHINE Recognition Program Program honoring women who exemplify excellence in their ability to Support, Honor, Inspire, Nurture and Empower, recognizing outstanding community servants who foster the fullness of life for those living in the margins.
• Gift of Prayer and Memorial Prayer Cards Greeting card programs allowing supporters to request prayers from the Sisters for loved ones; Gift of Prayer cards for occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, and Memorial Prayer cards for remembering departed friends and loved ones.
• SND USA Careers Portal Online portal for employment opportunities across SND USA locations (Chardon OH, Covington KY, Los Angeles CA, Toledo OH) offering positions in food service, housekeeping, healthcare, professional services, facilities, and student roles.
• All Souls Day Mass Annual Memorial Mass held in California inviting family and friends to honor deceased loved ones, with names included at the altar throughout November at Notre Dame Center.
• Regional Donation Portal (Los Angeles) Online donation portal for the Los Angeles region, accepting donations of any denomination with options for honor and memorial gifts.
• Regional Donation Portal (Toledo) Online donation portal for the Toledo region supporting SND USA ministries and the SHINE Coalition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 years of ministry since 1850
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Goldman SachsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sparkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit. Provides financial support for women's empowerment event.
• Key Private Bank/The Walter E. Terhune Memorial FundminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sparkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• SSOE GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sparkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Noneman Real Estate CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sparkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Colburn PattersonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Shimmer Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Mercy HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Shimmer Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit. Also a member of the SHINE Coalition.
• Notre Dame AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Shimmer Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Islamic Food BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Twinkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• CommunicaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Twinkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Signature BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Twinkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Sisters of St. Francis, TiffinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Twinkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Toledo Urban Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Twinkle Level corporate sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• 13 ABC (WTVG)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Spotlight Level media sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• Sylvania GraphicsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Spotlight Level media sponsor for 2026 SHINE Women's Summit.
• CASA - Court Appointed Special AdvocatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member organization. Coalition brings together organizations whose missions focus on improving lives of women and families. Meets every other month to discuss community needs and collaborative solutions.
• Christ Child SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member organization focused on helping women SHINE.
• Connecting Kids to MealscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member addressing food insecurity among women and families.
• Mom's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member providing growth and development support for young mothers and families.
• Pathways HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member organization.
• SeaGate Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member addressing food insecurity.
• Sufficient Grace MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member organization.
• Isaiah 117 House, Lucas County, OHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE Coalition member organization serving women and families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SistersNDUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SistersNDUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SistersNDUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sndusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/SistersNDUSA
• Pinterestpinterest.com/sistersofnotredame

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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