Women's Connection

What Women's Connection does

Women's Connection is a member-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving women aged 50 and older who are navigating life transitions, particularly the shift from full-time careers into retirement and post-career phases. Founded in 2000 in New York City by Christine Millen and Charlotte Frank as The Transition Network (TTN), the organization rebranded to Women's Connection in June 2024 to emphasize its core mission of fostering meaningful connections among women. The organization operates through a chapter-based membership model with 15 geographic chapters across the United States (Atlanta, Billings, Boston, Chicago, DC Metro, Long Island, Minneapolis/St. Paul, NYC, Northern NJ, Ohio, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay, Santa Fe, South Florida) plus an all-virtual Coast-to-Coast chapter for members outside hub regions. As of January 2024, the organization had grown to over 3,000 members nationwide, representing approximately 10% growth in 2023.

Name

Women's Connection

Legal name

The Transition Network Inc.

Website

https://womenconnecting.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Women's Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization serving 3,000+ women aged 50+ across 15 US chapters. Founded in 2000 as The Transition Network, it provides peer groups, special interest groups, educational programming, and community volunteering opportunities to support women through post-career life transitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Community Membership Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interest-Based Communities & Forums (BPAMABAC)

Keywords

• Women's membership organization
• Women 50+ community
• Chapter-based networking
• Peer support groups
• Social connection 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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues are the primary revenue stream. Standard chapters charge $140 per year; NYC and Philadelphia chapters charge $175 per year due to higher operating costs. Additional chapter memberships cost $15 per year (or $50 for NYC/PHL). Membership is non-refundable.
2. Donations (Fund for the Future): The organization accepts tax-deductible donations to support future growth, technology enhancements, programming, and scholarships. Supports matching gifts, securities donations, IRA charitable distributions, beneficiary designations, and endowment establishment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women's Connection is a nonprofit membership organization that provides community, friendship, and engagement programs for women aged 50 and older through a network of 15 local chapters (plus one all-virtual chapter). Members receive access to peer groups, special interest groups (SIGs), workshops, community volunteer opportunities, wellness programs, and national virtual programming hosted via Zoom, with annual membership dues structured by chapter location.

Product overview

Women's Connection is a nonprofit membership organization (formerly The Transition Network/TTN) that provides community connection services for women 50 and older. The organization operates through a chapter-based membership model offering peer groups, special interest groups (SIGs), virtual and in-person events, workshops, and community volunteering opportunities. Membership dues range from $140-$175 per year depending on chapter location, with additional options for multi-chapter membership. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Darla Hastings. The platform is powered by ClubExpress for member management. No distinct commercial product offerings or SaaS platform modules were identified in the source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Chapter Membership
• Additional Chapter Membership Add-on
• Fund for the Future (Charitable Giving Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership grew 10% in 2023, demonstrating increasing relevance and demand
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pantry of BrowardminorOthersSouth Florida chapter partners with Pantry of Broward, a food bank serving grandparents raising their grandchildren. Members support through volunteer activities and donations.
• AARP Fraud Watch NetworkminorOthersNYC chapter partners with AARP Fraud Watch Network for fraud prevention educational workshops. Experts from the network lead virtual sessions on avoiding identity theft and financial fraud.
• Hair We ShareminorOthersLong Island members volunteer with Hair We Share, a nonprofit that makes wigs for people with medical issues like alopecia and cancer. Members help process hair donations.
• Island HarvestminorOthersLong Island chapter partners with Island Harvest, a food rescue organization. Members volunteer in the office, help with mailings, prepare backpacks for children's weekend food programs, and collect food donations.
• Alzheimer's Association of Long IslandminorOthersLong Island chapter collaborates with the Alzheimer's Association for education and awareness. Members volunteer as Community Educators, Support Group Facilitators, and Community Representatives.
• The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network)minorOthersLong Island members volunteer with The INN, which serves individuals and families facing hunger and homelessness on Long Island through soup kitchens, shelters, and social services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Red Hat Society: A national membership-based social organization specifically for women 50+, organized around local chapters with social events and friendship-building. It is the closest direct comparable to Women's Connection in mission, demographic, and chapter-based delivery model.
• American Business Women's Association (ABWA): A national membership organization for working women organized through local chapters, offering networking, leadership development, and educational programming. Comparable in its women-focused, chapter-based, dues-driven membership model.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): A membership association for women entrepreneurs with local chapters, providing networking, education, and advocacy. Comparable through its chapter-based, women-only membership and peer-group programming model.
• General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC): A long-standing national federation of women's volunteer clubs organized into local chapters, focused on community service, lifelong learning, and fellowship. Operates with a similar chapter-based membership, civic engagement, and member-led programming structure.

Emerging players

• Ellevate Network: A global professional women's networking community offering membership-based circles, mentorship, and events. Comparable in concept (women-focused, peer-group-based, dues-supported community), though targeted at professionally active women rather than the 50+ transition demographic.
• Pomegranate Network: A membership community designed specifically for women 45+ navigating life transitions, offering online groups and resources. Closely comparable in its target demographic and life-transition focus, but delivered primarily online rather than through physical chapters.

Broad incumbents

• League of Women Voters: A civic membership organization with local chapters focused on voter education, advocacy, and community engagement. Comparable in its chapter-based, women-led nonprofit structure and member-driven programming, though with a different core mission.
• AARP: The dominant US membership organization for adults 50+, with extensive women's programming, local community presence, and policy/advocacy focus. Operates at vastly greater scale and serves a broader demographic but overlaps with Women's Connection on the 50+ female audience.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW): A national nonprofit advancing equity for women through research, advocacy, and a network of local branches and affiliates. Comparable as a mission-driven, dues-supported women's organization with local chapters and educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WomensConnectOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womensconnection
• Instagraminstagram.com/womenconnectorg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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