Tempo

What Tempo does

TEMPO is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit membership organization founded in 1975 that serves executive, senior, and C-level women leaders as well as emerging women leaders across the Milwaukee area and Southeastern Wisconsin. The organization operates a horizontal membership model with two tiers — TEMPO executive membership ($750 annual dues) and Emerging Women Leaders ($450 annual dues) — collectively encompassing more than 500 executive women and nearly 300 emerging women leaders. Operations are supported by six core staff members, with one staff member working remotely from Boulder, Colorado.

TEMPO delivers value through a portfolio of in-person and virtual programming rather than technology products. Offerings include monthly program meetings, a quarterly Professional Development Series, the Women's Affinity Alliance for corporate employee resource group leaders, mentoring initiatives anchored by the Mentor Awards program (established 1990), and signature events such as the Annual Leadership Event, the 50th Anniversary Gala, the Mentor Awards luncheon, the EWL RISE event, the Annual Golf Outing, and the Holiday Party. Recent additions include three Networking Socials (Summer, Fall, Spring) and a 36th Annual Mentor Awards Luncheon scheduled for February 2026 at the Pfister Hotel.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: recurring membership dues, signature event ticket and registration revenue, and corporate sponsorships from more than 75 companies including flagship sponsor Baird. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and a separate Foundation Board (TEMPO Foundation), which administers professional development grants and scholarships — over $240,000 awarded to more than 75 Wisconsin women since 1990. Accounting is handled externally by WAM CPA Services, and the membership platform is provided by MemberClicks.

Name

Tempo

Legal name

TEMPO

Website

https://tempomilwaukee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TEMPO is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit membership organization founded in 1975 that serves more than 500 executive women and nearly 300 emerging women leaders in Southeastern Wisconsin through educational programming, networking, mentoring, and signature events.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Women's Leadership Organization

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership Transition & Onboarding Coaching (New Role, New Manager, Promotion) (EDABANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organizational Change & Transformation Coaching (EDABANAG)

Keywords

• Women's leadership organization
• Professional development networking
• Executive mentoring program
• Women membership association
• Nonprofit leadership community

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

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. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues provide the primary recurring revenue stream. TEMPO membership is $750 annually for the 2026-27 fiscal year; Emerging Women Leaders membership is $450 annually.
2. Signature Events: Major events including Leadership Events, Mentor Awards, and the 50th Anniversary Gala generate revenue through ticket sales and attendance fees. Events feature nationally recognized speakers and attract 1,000+ attendees.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from 75+ companies support signature events and programs. Presenting sponsors like Baird sponsor major annual events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TEMPO is a nonprofit membership organization that sells annual individual memberships to executive women ($750/year) and emerging women leaders ($450/year) in the Milwaukee area. Members receive access to monthly program meetings, quarterly professional development workshops, the Women's Affinity Alliance for ERG leaders, structured mentoring and Mentor Awards programming, signature events featuring nationally recognized speakers, and networking opportunities across a community of 800+ women leaders.

Product overview

Tempo is a professional membership organization serving executive women and emerging women leaders in the Milwaukee area, not a technology product company. It provides membership-based programs including networking events, professional development series, mentoring programs, and signature events such as the Mentor Awards, Leadership Event, EWL RISE Event, Annual Golf Outing, and Holiday Party. The organization offers two membership tiers: TEMPO for executive leaders and Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) for the next generation. All offerings are membership services rather than technology products or software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emerging Women Leaders (EWL): Program representing the future generation of TEMPO, supporting emerging women leaders through professional development, leadership growth, and meaningful connections.

Products and services

• TEMPO Executive Membership Annual individual membership for executive, senior, and C-level women leaders in the Milwaukee area, providing access to all TEMPO program meetings, the Professional Development Series, signature events, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
• Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) Membership Annual membership for the next generation of women leaders, providing access to EWL-specific programming, a mix of in-person and virtual meetings, the September and November Program Meetings, the January Whole Self Planning Workshop, the January Economic Outlook Program at no additional cost, the March Master Class, and the option to attend TEMPO Program Meetings for an additional fee.
• Professional Development Series Quarterly interactive workshops and educational presentations by subject matter experts focused on techniques and tools to lead and affect change. Open to TEMPO and EWL members, with $50 guest registration for non-members sponsored by a member.
• TEMPO Program Meetings Monthly in-person networking and learning sessions held in May, June, September, October, January, and April from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Italian Community Center, featuring speakers from the greater Milwaukee business community on trending topics.
• Mentor Awards Annual signature event held in February (e.g., 36th Annual Mentor Awards Luncheon on February 26, 2026 at the Pfister Hotel) celebrating exceptional mentors and mentoring relationships and awarding scholarships to Wisconsin women; the program has awarded over $240,000 to more than 75 women since 1990.
• Annual Leadership Event TEMPO's premier annual signature event held in October featuring nationally recognized speakers and thought leaders; the 19th Annual Leadership Event in November 2024 featured Soledad O'Brien and drew 1,000 attendees and 75 corporate sponsors.
• EWL RISE Event Emerging Women Leaders' signature event held in June, designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of women leaders.
• Annual Golf Outing Annual golf event held in July that brings members and guests together for connection and camaraderie.
• Holiday Party Annual year-end celebration held in December that brings the TEMPO community together to reflect, connect, and celebrate the season.
• Women's Affinity Alliance (WAA) Quarterly sessions held in June, August, December, and March for employee resource group (ERG) leaders and stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and learn; available as an add-on to TEMPO and EWL memberships or via individual per-event registration.
• TEMPO Professional Development Grant Grant funding for TEMPO members' professional development programming, administered by the TEMPO Foundation Board and supported in part by the Siebert Lutheran Foundation.
• TEMPO Networking Socials Three new dedicated networking socials (Summer, Fall, and Spring) created exclusively for TEMPO and EWL members to build connections in a relaxed setting; members may bring guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $240,000 in scholarships awarded to 75+ Wisconsin women since 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• ManpowerGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Host venue for TEMPO's June 2026 Program Meeting. ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions operating across 70+ countries. Their Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, Ruth Harper, serves on TEMPO's board as a panelist.
• 50th Anniversary Gala SponsorsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 October 2025Corporate sponsors supporting TEMPO's 50th Anniversary Gala at The Baird Center in October 2025, celebrating five decades of advancing women leaders in Milwaukee.
• BairdflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2024Presenting sponsor for the 19th Annual Leadership Event featuring Soledad O'Brien. Baird is a prominent financial services firm and significant supporter of TEMPO signature events, contributing to the premier annual leadership experience.
• Italian Community CenterminorOthersPrimary venue for TEMPO Monthly Program Meetings held in May, June, September, November, January, and April from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• Pfister HotelminorOthersVenue for the 36th Annual Mentor Awards Luncheon scheduled for February 26, 2026.
• Baird CenterflagshipOthersPremium venue for TEMPO's 50th Anniversary Gala, the organization's flagship signature event celebrating 50 years of service.
• Girl Scouts of Wisconsin SoutheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Chair Ana Simpson represents Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast on TEMPO's Board of Directors, demonstrating organizational commitment to youth leadership development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TEMPOMilwaukee
• Facebookfacebook.com/TEMPOMilwaukee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tempomil
• Instagraminstagram.com/tempomilwaukee

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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