NWCAVE

What NWCAVE does

NWCAVE (National Women's Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. It informs, educates, and prevents violence against women and children, addressing human trafficking, domestic violence, missing children, sexual assault, stalking, bullying, hate crimes, and gun violence. The organization serves survivors and families of missing persons as its primary beneficiaries, alongside secondary segments including law enforcement, educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations seeking professional training. Its operating model is volunteer-led, with a 1-10 employee core, a Board of Directors, and a National Leadership Council providing specialized direction across communications, legislative policy, philanthropy, forensic programs, and survivor engagement.

NWCAVE's service portfolio is organized around the Advocacy Center for Justice, which houses the Missing Children's Division, Dignity Clothing Program, Survivor Support Services, Spotlight for Justice podcast, and Community Resource Center. Supporting service lines include the Training Institute (offering 2025-2026 certification classes with California delivery through the California Cognitive Behavioral Institute), a Speakers Bureau connecting survivors and subject matter experts with event organizers, and licensed Film Screening programming featuring documentaries such as I AM EVIDENCE, The Hunting Ground, and Femme: Women Healing the World. The organization runs six signature events annually or biennially — JAVA for Justice Brunch, Women's Festival Northwest, Dinner & Dreams Gala, Brave Ride, No More Summit, and the Southwest Conference Against Trafficking (SWCAT) — alongside the WA Says No More statewide prevention campaign. There is no proprietary technology product; service delivery relies on human advocacy, media engagement, and coalition coordination with 100+ partner organizations spanning federal agencies, national nonprofits (NCMEC, Joyful Heart Foundation, No More Campaign), media outlets, educational institutions, and corporate sponsors.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tax-deductible individual donations (via Network for Good and Fred Meyer Community Rewards), event ticket sales and corporate sponsorships (Alaska Airlines, Costco, San Manuel Tribe), corporate and foundation grants, and federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice / Office for Victims of Crime. The organization is licensed to operate across Washington, Oregon, and California, and distributes services directly through its divisions, through events, and through partner-mediated channels including Soroptimist International chapters and YWCA Clark County. NWCAVE does not generate disclosed revenue figures, holds no patents or trademarks, and operates without a parent company or external investors.

Name

NWCAVE

Legal name

National Women's Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation

Website

https://nwcave.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NWCAVE is a Vancouver, WA-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers violence prevention advocacy, survivor support, missing children recovery, training, and film-based education across Washington, Oregon, and California, funded by donations, events, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Violence Prevention Advocacy Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Risk & Audit Support Services (EHS, Title IX/Clery Support, Policy Admin) (EDAEALAK), Clery Act/Title IX Safety Compliance, Reporting & Case Management (EDALAEAN), Cyberbullying Prevention, Reporting & Case Management (EDAFALAG)

Keywords

• Violence prevention services
• Survivor advocacy support
• Human trafficking education
• Missing children assistance
• Nonprofit coalition organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: NWCAVE receives tax-deductible donations from individuals through its website via Network for Good, Fred Meyer Community Rewards program, and check donations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization (Tax ID #45-5514142) allowing donors to claim charitable deductions.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: NWCAVE generates revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships for its signature events including JAVA for Justice Brunch, Dinner & Dreams Gala, Women's Festival Northwest, Brave Ride, and various conferences. Past event sponsors have included major corporations and individual benefactors.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: NWCAVE receives support from corporate partners, foundations, and government grants. The organization has received funding from organizations including U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, and various corporate sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NWCAVE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, education, events, training, and survivor support services to prevent violence against women and children, including human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, missing children, and other forms of exploitation. The organization operates through an Advocacy Center for Justice, a Training Institute, a Speakers Bureau, a Missing Children's Division, an annual calendar of fundraising and awareness events, and a statewide WA Says No More campaign, serving communities across Washington, Oregon, and California.

Product overview

NWCAVE is a non-profit advocacy organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of violence prevention and survivor support services. The organization operates the Advocacy Center for Justice as its primary service hub, which houses the Missing Children's Division, Dignity Clothing Program, Survivor Support Services, Spotlight for Justice Podcast, and Community Resource Center. Supporting services include the Training Institute (offering certification classes), Speakers Bureau (connecting survivors and experts with events), and Film Screenings (educational documentaries). The organization runs multiple annual programs and events including the JAVA for Justice Brunch, Women's Festival Northwest, Brave Ride, Dinner & Dreams Gala, No More Summit, and Southwest Conference Against Trafficking (SWCAT). The WA Says No More Campaign provides statewide domestic violence and sexual assault prevention services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WA Says No More: A campaign to prevent and reduce sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington State
• No More Summit
• BRAVE Ride
• Gift of Lift
• International Women's Festival Northwest
• JAVA for Justice Brunch
• Dinner & Dreams
• Advocacy Center for Justice
• Dignity Clothing Program
• National Journalism Impact Award
• Jane Velez-Mitchell Journalism Award
• Spotlight for Justice Award

Products and services

• Advocacy Center for Justice Comprehensive service hub providing survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and murder with supportive resources, counseling referrals, legal assistance, housing support, and accountability advocacy. Houses the Missing Children's Division, Dignity Clothing Program, Survivor Support Services, Spotlight for Justice podcast, and Community Resource Center.
• Training Institute Professional training and certification classes for organizations, agencies, and groups on topics including violence prevention, human trafficking awareness, domestic violence response, forensic investigation, and victim advocacy. Training is booked on a multi-year basis with California delivery via a partner institute.
• Speakers Bureau Booking service connecting event organizers with survivor advocates and subject matter experts for presentations on human trafficking, domestic violence, child safety, bullying, and LGBTQ advocacy.
• Missing Children's Division Search, rescue and recovery resources for families of missing children, including 24/7 media campaigns, family liaison, tip coordination with law enforcement, specialized canines, private investigators, and forensic consultation. Operates in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
• Survivor Support Services Comprehensive survivor support services including counseling referrals, legal resources, housing assistance, tattoo removal, and ongoing advocacy for survivors of violence and exploitation.
• Film Screenings Licensing and screening services for impact documentaries on exploitation and human trafficking including I AM EVIDENCE, The Hunting Ground, Femme: Women Healing the World, and Your American Teen. Available for community screenings and educational use.
• Spotlight for Justice Podcast Podcast highlighting local heroes and individuals making positive impacts in their communities through justice-related work, produced as part of the Advocacy Center for Justice.
• Dignity Clothing Program Material aid program that collects and distributes new and gently used clothing items to individuals and families in need.
• Gift of Lift Bra Program Material aid program collecting and distributing new and gently used bras for women, girls, and the trans community.
• WA Says No More Campaign Statewide public awareness, education, and community engagement campaign to prevent and reduce sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington State. Operates as NWCAVE's official program aligned with the national NO MORE campaign and includes the biennial No More Summit anti-violence conference.
• JAVA for Justice Brunch Annual fundraising brunch event supporting NWCAVE programs and the Advocacy Center for Justice. Tickets sold to community supporters, with corporate sponsors including Alaska Airlines.
• International Women's Festival Northwest Annual celebration of women featuring speakers, workshops, music, dancing, and networking, held at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. Tickets were $35 for two-day all-access passes and $20 for students.
• Southwest Conference Against Trafficking (SWCAT) Annual conference bringing together hundreds of participants to address modern-day slavery and human trafficking, ending with the CASE Walk Against Human Trafficking. Includes the Jane Velez-Mitchell Journalism Award presentation.
• Dinner & Dreams Gala Annual gala celebrating survivor voices and resilience, featuring shared stories of triumph and healing. Sponsored by corporate partners including Alaska Airlines.
• BRAVE Ride Annual Bikers Riding Against Violence & Exploitation event raising awareness and funds against violence and exploitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully assisted in locating missing persons including Danielle Hone who was missing for over 7 months before being found in another state.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• No More CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2018NO MORE is a unifying public awareness campaign focused on ending domestic violence and sexual assault. NWCAVE is honored to be a partnered allied organization for Washington State, hosting the WA Says No More campaign and No More Summit.
• WSU-VancouvermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2018Strategic partner in the Washington Says No More campaign launch. WSU-Vancouver students participated in media outreach including Portland Today (KGW) appearance with NWCAVE President.
• Clark CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2018Host venue for the International Women's Festival Northwest, providing facilities and sponsorship support for the annual celebration of women.
• Soroptimist InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2017Original founding partner of NWCAT (Northwest Coalition Against Trafficking). Multiple SI chapters continue as sponsors and supporters including SI of Southwest Washington, Camas/Washougal, Vancouver, and many others.
• Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2017Collaborating organization in the coalition working to inform, educate and prevent human trafficking.
• Bilateral Safety Corridor CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2017Regional coalition partner addressing trafficking and exploitation issues.
• Human Rights CampaignmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2017LGBTQ advocacy partner collaborating on diversity education and support services.
• GLAADmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2017LGBTQ advocacy partner supporting gay and lesbian advocacy programs and initiatives.
• Costco - VancouvermajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 November 2017Local warehouse store providing sponsorship support for events including Women's Festival Northwest reception.
• The Heathman LodgemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 November 2017Local hotel providing sponsorship and venue support for events and programs.
• Society of Professional JournalistsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2017Professional organization supporting journalism excellence and the Jane Velez-Mitchell Journalism Award program.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017NWCAVE is a proud partner of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and serves on NCMEC's Be Here For Kids Campaign, KidSmartz and NetSmartz programs. NWCAVE promotes NCMEC's hotline (1-800-THE-LOST) and educational resources.
• Joyful Heart FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Film partner providing 'I AM EVIDENCE' documentary for screening programs. Partnership contributes to NWCAVE's mission of ending rape kit backlog and supporting survivors.
• HBO DocumentariesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Film partner providing licensing for 'I AM EVIDENCE' documentary produced with Joyful Heart Foundation for community screenings.
• Human Trafficking Task Force of Clark CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Local task force partner coordinating anti-trafficking efforts in Clark County, Washington.
• United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017International partner providing educational resources and global coordination for anti-trafficking efforts.
• Alaska AirlinesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 November 2017Corporate sponsor for Dinner & Dreams Gala, providing travel-related support for the annual fundraising event.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Advocacy organization partner supporting children in the court system.
• Crittenton Services for Children & FamiliesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Services partner providing support for children and families affected by exploitation and trafficking.
• Sharon Stone & Emmanuel ItiercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Film partners for 'Femme: Women Healing the World' documentary, providing licensing for community screenings.
• Ro*Co Films InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Film studio partner providing licensing for 'The Hunting Ground' documentary on sexual assault on college campuses.
• CTG Films, IncmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Film production company partner providing 'Your American Teen' documentary for screening programs.
• YWCA Clark CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-host partner for the biennial No More Summit anti-violence conference. Collaborates on prevention, advocacy, and services for survivors.
• Donnell TurnermajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2016Actor from ABC's General Hospital who served as keynote speaker at No More Summit 2017, bringing celebrity visibility to the anti-violence message.
• Clark County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2016Collaborated in locating missing persons including Danielle Hone. NWCAVE provided 24/7 support, media liaison, tip coordination, and family support services working with law enforcement Major Crimes Unit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polaris Project: Polaris operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline and runs anti-trafficking programs nationally. NWCAVE's human trafficking conferences, SWCAT, and survivor advocacy directly overlap with Polaris's mission to combat trafficking and support survivors.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: NWCAVE is a stated partner of NCMEC and operates a Missing Children's Division. NCMEC is the closest direct peer, with overlapping mission scope around missing-children search, recovery, and prevention, making it the most directly comparable organization.

Peers

• Joyful Heart Foundation:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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