United Methodist Women

What United Methodist Women does

United Methodist Women, operating under the trade name United Women in Faith, is a nonprofit religious organization founded in 1869 and incorporated in New York. It functions as an agency of The United Methodist Church, organized through a connectional structure spanning all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C. via conferences, districts, and local congregation units. The organization serves women of The United Methodist Church through spiritual formation, leadership development, fellowship, and advocacy programming, while channeling charitable resources to National Mission Institutions (community centers, residential treatment centers, women's residences) and International Mission programs serving women, children, and youth globally.

The organization's core offerings include a bimonthly response magazine, the Reading Program, Mission u educational programming, Soul Care Retreats, the quadrennial Assembly event, and digital engagement through United Women in Faith Digital (an mn.co online community) and podcasts/webinars. Social justice priorities are organized around climate justice (Just Energy 4 All campaign), mass incarceration and criminalization (Interrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline), and racial justice (Charter for Racial Justice, in place since 1952). The Deaconess & Home Missioner office provides vocational formation for lay ministry. No technology platform, API, SDK, or proprietary software product underpins the organization; it is fundamentally a programmatic and grant-making nonprofit.

The business model is donation- and contribution-based rather than commercial. Revenue is generated through voluntary individual donations (General Fund, National Mission, International Mission — with 100% of International Mission gifts directed to programs), planned giving via the 1869 Society, and a $18.69/month Legacy Builder subscription symbolic of the 1869 founding year. The Legacy Endowment Fund Campaign (established 2014, $60 million goal) provides a permanent capital base. Membership is not formally priced; members join through local church units and receive resources as part of The United Methodist Church infrastructure. The 2024 rebrand and 2025-2029 Unstoppable Campaign target growth to 500,000 members and restoration of mission giving to $10 million annually.

Name

United Methodist Women

Legal name

United Methodist Women

Website

https://unitedmethodistwomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Methodist Women, d/b/a United Women in Faith, is a faith-based nonprofit and agency of The United Methodist Church that provides spiritual formation, leadership development, and advocacy programming for women while funding national and international mission programs through donations and a $60M endowment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Faith-based membership organization
• Religious nonprofit services
• Social justice advocacy
• Mission giving programs
• Spiritual formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors make gifts to support the organization's mission work including national and international mission programs, climate justice, and ending mass incarceration initiatives. 100% of International Mission gifts support emergency needs and emerging programs.
2. Legacy Fund / Planned Giving: Permanently invested endowment providing ongoing income. Planned or deferred gifts include bequests, retirement plan beneficiaries, life insurance, and securities transfers. Monthly Legacy Builder gifts of $18.69 support core expenses.
3. National Mission Support: Gifts support National Mission Institutions in the U.S. including community centers, residential treatment centers, and women's residences. In 2021, more than $1.6 million was provided in grants.
4. Membership Dues: Women become members through local units within The United Methodist Church. Members receive resources including response magazine, spiritual nurturing, leadership networking, and service/advocacy opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

United Methodist Women (d/b/a United Women in Faith) is a faith-based nonprofit membership organization that delivers spiritual formation, leadership development, and social justice advocacy programs for women of The United Methodist Church. Its core offerings include the response magazine, educational programs such as Mission u and Soul Care Retreats, the Unstoppable growth campaign, the Legacy Fund endowment, and grant programs supporting National Mission Institutions and International Mission work for women, children, and youth.

Product overview

United Women in Faith is a nonprofit religious organization (d/b/a United Methodist Women, an agency of The United Methodist Church) offering a portfolio of programs, publications, and resources rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include response Magazine (bimonthly publication), the Unstoppable Campaign (four-year growth initiative), and various spiritual formation programs (Soul Care Retreats, Mission u, Assembly events, Reading Program). The organization operates digital engagement through United Women in Faith Digital (online community) and Podcasts & Webinars. Its social justice priorities are organized around Climate Justice (Just Energy 4 All campaign), Mass Incarceration & Criminalization (Interrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline), and Racial Justice (Charter for Racial Justice). Fundraising programs include the Legacy Fund endowment campaign and the 1869 Society for planned giving. Grant programs support National Mission Institutions and International Mission work. The organization primarily functions as a membership-based religious nonprofit rather than a technology platform, with no APIs, SDKs, or developer integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Legacy Fund: Permanently invested endowment fund supporting United Women in Faith in perpetuity
• response magazine
• 1869 Society
• Unstoppable Campaign
• Just Energy 4 All
• Mission u
• Soul Care Retreats
• Interrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Products and services

• response Magazine A bimonthly magazine published by United Women in Faith covering mission work, social justice, member profiles, and organizational news for members of the organization.
• Unstoppable Campaign A four-year campaign (2025-2029) to reach 500,000 women with the message of 'Real Faith. Real Women. Real Community,' organized around Inspire, Influence, and Impact pathways.
• Soul Care Retreats Retreat experiences designed for spiritual nurturing and fellowship, often held at mountain retreat centers, providing worshipful fellowship opportunities.
• Mission u An educational program offered cooperatively at conference levels for spiritual growth and mission education for members of the organization.
• Assembly The organization's national gathering bringing together members for worship, education, and assembly events, held on a quadrennial basis.
• Podcasts & Webinars Audio and video content including podcasts and webinars covering mission topics, social justice, and organizational news for members and the public.
• Reading Program A transformational education program featuring curated books for members to read and engage with for learning and spiritual growth.
• Legacy Fund A permanently invested endowment campaign with a $60 million goal to provide ongoing income and ensure the organization's mission continues in perpetuity.
• 1869 Society A planned giving recognition society honoring members who have named United Women in Faith as a beneficiary of a will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy.
• Climate Justice Initiative Environmental advocacy focusing on climate action, renewable energy transition, and addressing disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities through the Just Energy 4 All campaign.
• Mass Incarceration & Criminalization Program Initiative to end mass incarceration and the criminalization of communities of color, including the Interrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline campaign.
• Charter for Racial Justice A longstanding commitment to racial justice adopted in 1952, updated through the years, and supported by the Racial Justice Charter Support Team.
• Deaconess & Home Missioner Program Program supporting deaconesses and home missioners with theological education and professional development for ministries of love, justice, and service.
• National Mission Institutions Programming in the U.S. supporting National Mission Institutions that offer vital services for women, children, and youth in vulnerable communities, providing grants exceeding $1.6 million annually.
• International Mission International mission emergency needs and emerging programs serving women, children, and youth worldwide, with 100% of gifts going to international mission.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• The United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Women in Faith is an agency of The United Methodist Church. The organization operates within the connectional church structure, organizing through conferences, districts, and local congregations. This partnership enables the organization's reach and organizing capacity across all Methodist congregations.
• Church Center for the United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national office is located at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York City, 777 United Nations Plaza. This location enables advocacy presence at the UN and connection to global mission work.
• Interfaith OrganizationssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Women in Faith partners with interfaith organizations for prayerful actions and legislative advocacy, including Faithful Witness vigils and Pentecost Witness for Moral Budget actions in Washington, D.C.
• Environmental Justice OrganizationssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with environmental and climate justice organizations for the Just Energy for All campaign, including Chisolm Legacy Project, Catalyst for a New Democracy Program, Climate Justice Action Network, and Interfaith Power and Light affiliates.
• Criminal Justice Reform OrganizationssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with organizations including Dignity in Schools Campaign, National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, and Children's Defense Fund for mass incarceration advocacy and school-to-prison pipeline work.
• General Board of Global MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Women in Faith directors serve as representatives to the General Board of Global Ministries, participating in UMCOR/Global Health committee work. The board oversees international mission work reaching over a million children with life-saving medical interventions.
• SBC21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SBC21 for the National Prison Summit in Atlanta, Georgia focused on ending mass incarceration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church: UMC's global mission agency, with which United Women in Faith coordinates international mission and UMCOR representation. Comparable as a sister UMC mission organization with overlapping program scope and shared denomination infrastructure.
• National Council of Churches: Largest ecumenical body in the U.S., convening 38 Christian denominations including The United Methodist Church for joint advocacy and mission work. Comparable as a broader faith-based convening and advocacy umbrella with overlapping interfaith partnerships.
• Church World Service: Cooperative humanitarian ministry of 37 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations supporting disaster relief, refugee resettlement, and advocacy. Comparable as a larger ecumenical faith-based organization with parallel advocacy and mission-giving mechanisms.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella for Catholic social service agencies, the largest faith-based nonprofit network in the U.S. Comparable as a larger, broader faith-based social services and grantmaking organization, though it serves mixed demographics and operates at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Presbyterian Women: Denominational women's organization within the Presbyterian Church (USA) focused on spiritual growth, mission giving, and justice advocacy. Directly comparable as a sister denominational auxiliary with a membership base, planned-giving programs, and national mission grants.
• Episcopal Church Women: Women's organization within the Episcopal Church supporting spiritual nurture, mission work, and community service. Comparable as a denominational women's auxiliary with a national office, local units, and giving programs.
• Church Women United: Ecumenical Christian women's movement uniting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian women for prayer, service, and advocacy. Directly comparable as a faith-based women's membership organization pursuing social-justice goals through local units.
• Lutheran Women in Mission: Women's mission organization within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, focused on Bible study, service projects, and mission grants. Comparable as a Lutheran denominational women's auxiliary with similar membership and program structures.
• American Baptist Women's Ministries: National women's ministry of American Baptist Churches USA focused on missions, spiritual growth, and leadership development. Comparable as a denominational women's organization with similar program portfolio and grant-funded mission work.
• Women's Missionary Society of the AME Church: Mission-oriented women's auxiliary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church supporting missions, education, and benevolent work. Comparable as a Black church-affiliated women's denominational organization with similar grant-making and mission programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uwfaith
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxxXGElKSKd9iJODgBNJQwA
• Facebookfacebook.com/dailyprayerguide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-methodist-women
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedwomeninfaith

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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