Mothers to Daughters

What Mothers to Daughters does

Mothers to Daughters (M2D) is a global nonprofit organization founded in 2020 by Francine Mbvoumbo that delivers intergenerational mentorship programs for women across North America and beyond. Its core offering is a free, six-month Intergenerational Mentoring Program pairing accomplished women ("Mothers"/mentors) with younger women ("Daughters"/mentees) to transfer entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills, and career strategy. The organization complements the program with signature event series — the Mentors Mixer networking events, Date with Daughters dinners, the M2D Legacy Walk runway experience, and bi-annual M2D Live Events — alongside a blog, courses, and newsletter content platform.

M2D operates as a Canadian not-for-profit with a U.S. parent entity, Mothers to Daughters Inc., recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Revenue is generated through individual donations (monthly $25, quarterly $75, annual $300 plans processed via Zeffy), corporate sponsorships across seven tiers ranging from $1,000 (Champion Partner) to $100,000+ (Legacy Partner), and event tickets priced between $60 and $500. Programs are provided at no cost to participants, and the organization is headquartered in New York with regional operations in Toronto and a distributed team across North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

The organization is community-led, leveraging UN affiliations (UN Summit of the Future, UN CSW69 delegate status), strategic partnerships with entities including 6ix Academy, CAMH/Womenmind, CAFA, Branded Cities, and Microsoft, and a Youth Leadership Council spanning Thailand, Nigeria, Ukraine, Pakistan, the Dominican Republic, and Iran. There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery runs through Wix-hosted web properties, virtual events, and in-person programming. M2D has set a public goal of supporting 100,000 women-led businesses by 2035, with the founder stating that over $1,000,000 in funding is required to reach that target.

Name

Mothers to Daughters

Legal name

Mothers to Daughters Inc.

Website

https://motherstodaughters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mothers to Daughters is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 that runs a free six-month intergenerational mentorship program, signature networking events, and partnership programs to support women's career advancement and entrepreneurship across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Mentorship and Leadership Development

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Women's mentorship programs
• Intergenerational mentorship
• Women's leadership development
• Nonprofit women's empowerment
• Women entrepreneurship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable donations under 501(c)(3) status, with monthly ($25), quarterly ($75), and annual ($300) giving tiers. Individual supporters can contribute to support mentorship programs and organizational operations.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from signature events including in-person dinners ($197.61 per person for Date with Daughters NYC), networking mixers, and the Legacy Walk (tickets from $60-$500).
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate partners at various tiers (Champion Partner $1,000-$4,999 through Legacy Partner $100,000+) receive branding, speaking opportunities, and strategic alignment with M2D's mission. Includes both monetary sponsorships and in-kind support.
4. Partnership Tiers and Sponsorship: Multi-tiered partnership structure ranging from Legacy Partner ($100,000+) for government and high-impact investors to Champion Partner ($1,000-$4,999) for supporting sponsorships. Includes non-monetary Strategic Ally and Collaborative Partner options for nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Mothers to Daughters (M2D) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers intergenerational mentorship programs connecting young women ("Daughters") with accomplished mentors ("Mothers"). Its core offering is the six-month Intergenerational Mentoring Program, which equips young women with entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills, and career strategy at no cost, supplemented by signature networking events (Mentors Mixer series), dinner experiences (Date with Daughters), the M2D Legacy Walk runway, and bi-annual M2D Live Events.

Product overview

Mothers to Daughters is a global nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) in the U.S.) offering a portfolio of women empowerment programs centered around intergenerational mentorship. The core offering is the six-month Intergenerational Mentoring Program, complemented by signature events including the Mentors Mixer networking series, M2D Live Events, and the M2D Legacy Walk runway experience. Additional offerings include the Date with Daughters dinner series, educational Courses, and a Blog content platform. The organization operates through strategic partnerships with corporations and community organizations, connecting emerging women leaders with accomplished mentors to foster entrepreneurship and gender equity across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mentors Mixer: A dynamic networking event series designed to connect aspiring professionals with experienced mentors, featuring speakers, panels, and networking opportunities.
• Date with Daughters
• M2D Legacy Walk
• M2D Live Events

Products and services

• Intergenerational Mentoring Program A transformational six-month mentorship journey that equips young women with entrepreneurial mindset, strategies, and leadership skills through immersive mentorship and hands-on workshops at no cost to participants.
• Mentors Mixer Dynamic networking event series connecting aspiring professionals with experienced mentors through casual yet impactful environments featuring meaningful conversations and career guidance.
• M2D Live Events Bi-annual events spotlighting powerful journeys of mothers and daughters, creating meaningful dialogue and fostering deep connections through mission-aligned partnerships.
• Date with Daughters Intimate dinner series bringing women together for mentorship, meaningful introductions, and shared growth, originally launched virtually in 2020 and relaunched as in-person dinners in NYC.
• M2D Legacy Walk Signature impact runway experience celebrating the powerful bond between biological and spiritual mothers and daughters, with ticketed VIP, Premium, and General Admission seating.
• Strategic Partnership Program Corporate partnership program with tiers ranging from Champion Partner ($1,000-$4,999) to Legacy Partner ($100,000+), offering sponsorship of mentorship initiatives with branding, speaking opportunities, and strategic alignment benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 mentorship pairs formed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 6ix AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Powerful partnership between 6ix Academy and Mothers to Daughters forged at Women Empowerment Awards. Collaboration on Mentors Mixer series, student mentorship, fashion entrepreneurship, and community events including PACE Toronto 2025. Students collaborated with Foxy Customs to launch products supporting Womenmind through CAMH.
• Women Empowerment AwardscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 November 2024Claudia Capelbo founded platform where Beckie Di Leo and Francine Mbvoumbo met to forge 6ix Academy-M2D partnership. Platform celebrates achievements of women in Canadian business, leadership, and community service.
• CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Through the Womenmind initiative at CAMH, students from 6IX Academy and Mothers to Daughters raised funds via collaborative fashion product sales. CAMH is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital serving 38,000+ patients annually.
• Foxy OriginalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Partnered with 6IX Academy students to create special collection of hair barrettes and necklace pendants for Mentors Mixer 4.0. Proceeds supported Womenmind through CAMH.
• GotstyleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Venue partner for Mentors Mixer 4.0 'Detention' event held at Gotstyle Distillery. Award-winning menswear retailer founded by Melissa Austria offering edgy and sophisticated clothing.
• Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Partner for Mentors Mixer 4.0 celebrating Canadian fashion talent. Premier event in Canadian fashion industry uniting talent and leaders globally.
• Branded CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Partner for M2D billboard feature at Dundas Square and Exhibition Place in Toronto, showcased February 18-28 and March 8, 2025 for IWD and 5th anniversary.
• Mint Room StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Collaborative partner for billboard photoshoot in Toronto, contributing to M2D's visual brand and public presence.
• Southern Africa Embrace Foundation (SAEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN ECOSOC-accredited organization through which Francine Mbvoumbo served as delegate at 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women. SAE Fdn supports 25,000+ vulnerable women, children, and youth across 7 African countries.
• Times ChangeminorOthersBrand logo appearing in partner section of M2D website, indicating ongoing partnership relationship.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girlboss Foundation: Community and content platform focused on mentorship, career development, and entrepreneurship for women. Directly comparable women-focused entrepreneurship and mentorship content/community model; M2D differentiates with formal intergenerational mentor pairing.
• Dress for Success: Global nonprofit providing professional development, mentorship, and career advancement support for women, particularly those returning to the workforce. Comparable nonprofit model, donor-and-sponsor-funded, and women-empowerment mission overlap with M2D's Intergenerational Mentoring Program.
• Lean In Foundation: Sheryl Sandberg-founded nonprofit that runs Lean In Circles for women's mentorship, leadership, and career advancement. Closest direct peer in mission (women's career mentorship and peer support) and delivery model (small-group networking). M2D differentiates via intergenerational (multi-age) pairings.
• Ellevate Network: Professional women's network offering mentorship, events, and community for women's career advancement. Directly comparable community-led, event-driven women's mentorship model with both free and paid membership tiers.

Emerging players

• ADPList: Global online mentorship platform connecting mentees with mentors across professions. Adjacent emerging player operating at much larger scale with a tech-first delivery model; contrasts M2D's in-person/event-driven model and illustrates the technology-layer gap in M2D's offering.
• Black Girls Rock!: Nonprofit celebrating Black women and girls through mentorship, leadership development, and signature events. Comparable event-driven nonprofit model and intergenerational mentorship/community-building approach with a more culturally specific focus.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: Federated U.S. nonprofit delivering women's empowerment, mentorship, and advocacy programs at the community level. Shared mission on women's advancement; YWCA is a much larger and more established incumbent with similar donation/sponsorship funding model.
• Catalyst (Catalyst.org): Established global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, mentoring, and corporate partnerships. Larger incumbent in the same women-leadership category, with a corporate-B2B funding model comparable to M2D's sponsorship tiers.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): U.S. nonprofit pairing aspiring entrepreneurs with experienced mentors, primarily small business mentoring. Directly comparable mentor-mentee pairing model targeting women-led business creation, though SCORE's mentors are typically retired executives and not specifically intergenerational women-only.
• Girls Inc. Long-established U.S. nonprofit inspiring and mentoring girls through educational programming and mentorship. Comparable youth-women mentorship mission; larger incumbent focused on a younger demographic than M2D's millennial/Gen Z 'Daughters.'

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG7gLfQjkEDGuE7SSwiLU6A?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/103109278024073
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motherstodaughters
• Instagraminstagram.com/mothers_to_daughters
• TikToktiktok.com/@mothers2daughters_?_t=8n5tg6xNZcD&_r=1

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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