Elevate International

What Elevate International does

Elevate International is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2019 by Solange Tuyishime and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, with the stated mission of advancing women and girls' leadership and economic participation globally. It operates two flagship program tracks — Elevate Women and Elevate Girls — alongside a 12-month Champion Program that pairs senior executive mentors with mid-career women leaders, supported by structured networking components such as Elevate Circles and Women in Leadership Lunch-Ins. The organization delivers much of its programming through signature events, including the International Women's Day Conference on Parliament Hill, the Elevate National Conference, Elevate Atlantic Canada, the Black History Month Celebration, Elevate Entre-Nous at the Rideau Club, and co-hosted engagements such as Elevate @ Deloitte.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack combining annual corporate and individual memberships (Corporate Elite at CA$5,000, Corporate Standard at CA$2,700, Individual Executive at CA$539, Individual Leader at CA$379), corporate sponsorships anchored by RBC as a presenting partner, and individual donations. Donation products are delivered through a co-branded channel with UNICEF Canada for the Gender Equality Initiative, with 100% of donations routed to UNICEF. Supporting partners span financial services (RBC, Meridian Credit Union), professional services (Deloitte), technology (Microsoft, Sophos, Calian Group), education (University of Ottawa, Willis College), and government/economic development (Invest Ottawa, Ottawa Board of Trade).

The organization is volunteer-led under a Board of Directors and Executive Advisors, operates without disclosed headcount or audited financials, and has no proprietary technology platform — its distribution is built on event-based delivery, partnership co-hosting, and a Squarespace-hosted website. Reach is described as global (via UNICEF) but operationally concentrated in Canada, with primary scale signals being event attendance (e.g., 200+ attendees at IWD 2019) and a network of thousands of senior executives, thought leaders, and government officials engaged through programs and events.

Name

Elevate International

Legal name

Elevate International

Website

https://elevateinternationalorg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elevate International is a Canadian non-profit that runs leadership conferences, mentorship programs, and donor campaigns to advance women and girls' economic participation, serving corporate sponsors, individual members, and donors in partnership with UNICEF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: Corporate and individual membership fees including Elite Corporate ($5,000), Standard Corporate ($2,700), Individual Executive ($539), and Individual Leader ($379) tiers providing access to networking, conferences, and champion programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporations including presenting partner RBC, and industry/supporting partners for events and programs.
3. Donations: Individual and corporate donations supporting girls' education and leadership programs globally, including UNICEF partnership for Gender Equality Initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Elevate International is a non-profit organization advancing women and girls' leadership and economic power globally through two flagship initiatives — Elevate Women and Elevate Girls. It delivers conferences, workshops, mentorship/champion programs, and membership tiers (corporate and individual) while partnering with UNICEF to fund girls' education programs. Signature events include the International Women's Day Conference on Parliament Hill, the Elevate National Conference, regional events, and Elevate @ Deloitte.

Product overview

Elevate International is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and events dedicated to advancing women and girls' leadership and economic power globally. The core offerings include the Elevate Women initiative and Elevate Girls initiative as the primary program tracks, supported by the Champion Program (featuring Elevate Circles and Women in Leadership Lunch-Ins), and the Elevate National Conference. The organization also hosts signature events including the International Women's Day Conference, Elevate Atlantic Canada, Elevate Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Summit, Elevate @ Deloitte, Elevate Entre-Nous event series, and Black History Month Celebration. Membership tiers (Corporate Elite, Corporate Standard, Individual Executive, Individual Leader) provide access to programs and networking. Additionally, the organization offers the E-Champions Circle donor recognition program and partners with UNICEF for girls' education donation products including Girls' Reusable Sanitary Kits, Educate Girls packages, and Girls' Empowerment Packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elevate Champion Program: Executive mentoring and sponsorship program connecting senior executives with women in leadership
• Elevate Women Initiative
• Elevate Girls Initiative

Products and services

• Elevate Women Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 in 4 (76%) women wish they had learned more about leadership when growing up - Elevate addresses this through youth programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• RBC (Black History Month)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026RBC is the presenting partner for Black History Month Closing Celebration honoring Black Women's Leadership on Parliament Hill.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2021Elevate International is a proud supporter of UNICEF's initiatives to empower women and girls globally, fundraising for the Gender Equality Initiative. 100% of donations made through Elevate's portal go to UNICEF Canada.
• RBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRBC is Elevate International's presenting partner for 2025 and long-standing supporter of IWD events, BHM celebrations, and organizational programs advancing gender diversity in leadership.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte co-hosts Elevate @ Deloitte events, contributing speakers and leadership dialogue on advancing women into positions of influence and decision-making.
• University of OttawasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity of Ottawa supports IWD conferences and programs as a partner committed to advancing gender diversity in leadership.
• The Foundation WCPDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCPD is the founding sponsor of Elevate Entre-Nous events and long-term supporter of Elevate International's mission to advance women and girls globally.
• Invest OttawasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInvest Ottawa supports IWD events and initiatives advancing women entrepreneurs and leaders in the Ottawa region.
• Calian GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCalian Group supports Elevate International programs and events as a corporate partner committed to diversity in leadership.
• SophossupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSophos is a supporting partner for IWD events, contributing to the advancement of women in leadership.
• Willis CollegesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWillis College supports women in leadership and entrepreneurship programs as a partner of Elevate International.
• MicrosoftsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft supports IWD events and programs advancing gender diversity in leadership.
• Meridian Credit UnionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMeridian Credit Union is a corporate partner supporting gender diversity initiatives and women in leadership.
• Ottawa Board of TradesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOttawa Board of Trade supports Elevate events and initiatives advancing women in leadership across sectors.
• Kanata NorthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKanata North supports Elevate International events and programs advancing technology sector diversity in leadership.
• Vectors GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVectors Group supports Elevate Grants and organizational programs as a strategic partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lean In Foundation: Global nonprofit founded to empower women through Circles, mentorship, and education, with corporate engagement and high-profile convenings. Directly comparable in mission (women's leadership), Circle-based programming, and corporate partnership model.
• Ellevate Network: Professional women's network offering mentorship Circles, events, and corporate partnerships to advance women in leadership. Directly comparable in community/membership-driven model, peer Circles, and corporate sponsorship of women's leadership programming.
• Dress for Success Worldwide: Global nonprofit advancing women's economic empowerment through career development, mentoring, and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a peer women's advancement nonprofit with mentoring programs and corporate-sponsored events.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit operating in Canada focused on advancing women in leadership through research, consulting, and corporate partnerships. Closely comparable as a peer gender-leadership nonprofit serving corporate partners with programming similar to Elevate's Champion Program and events.

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. Comparable as a much larger institutional incumbent operating in the same gender-equity space with global program delivery and partnerships.

Regional players

• Forum for Women Entrepreneurs: Canadian non-profit supporting women entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, and networking events. Comparable as a Canadian peer offering leadership and mentorship programming with corporate partnerships.
• Canadian Women's Foundation: Canadian national foundation funding gender equality programs across Canada through donations and partnerships. Comparable as a Canadian women's empowerment nonprofit with similar donor-funded model and Canadian geographic focus.
• Plan International Canada: Canadian arm of a global NGO focused on girls' equality and education. Comparable as a Canadian non-profit tackling girls' education and gender equality with corporate partners and donor-supported programs.

Emerging players

• The Female Quotient: Community-driven organization advancing gender equality in business through events, corporate partnerships, and media. Comparable as an emerging player in the same women's-leadership convening space with corporate-sponsored events.
• Women for Women International: Global nonprofit supporting marginalized women in conflict-affected countries through training and economic empowerment. Comparable in mission to Elevate Girls' global education and women's empowerment work, with a different geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elevateintlorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Elevateinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elevateintlorg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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