named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
You Can’t Fail Leadership Learning Community
Leadership development program for early- to mid-career professional women of color and underrepresented women, featuring 10+ sessions, mentorship, and career planning
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What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 2 activities
- Leadership development program for women of color and underrepresented womenOffers a structured leadership development program for professional women of color and other underrepresented women, including a curriculum of at least 10 meetings and interactive assignments, one-on-one mentorship with senior industry leaders, and a resume booklet distributed to corporate partners to support employment placement. The program emphasizes safety, authenticity, and community and has impacted over 1,000 women since 2009.
- Learning Community program for women leadersOperates a national Learning Community program for women leaders, with participation from across the U.S., including a 2020 cohort that included five women based in Texas.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Annual multicultural leadership conferences and events for womenHosts annual leadership conferences and events focused on multicultural leadership development, specifically for women of color, with over 1,000 attendees since 2009. The first conference attracted 100 women from across New York State and includes year-end gatherings as part of ongoing programming.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Community engagement and support for Black and Brown womenProvides a safe and affirming space for Black and Brown women through shared storytelling, mutual support, and collective action. Maintains engagement via virtual fireside chats, community conversations, thought leadership blog posts, email, and social media, especially during program pauses.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Community programs in homeownership, youth engagement, and health/literacyDevelops and implements structured community programs including initiatives in homeownership, youth engagement events, and community health and literacy fairs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Mental health support through curated therapy resourcesProvides access to curated mental health therapy resources from The Therapeutic Group to support participants' well-being.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
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Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$46K100%
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Total expenses$62K
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Total assets$8K
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Net assets$-29K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +158.3%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Black and Brown women Partner — Co-creates a safe and affirming space with Black and Brown women as foundational to the organization's community model.
- Community stakeholders, individuals and agencies Partner — Receives support and sponsorship from community stakeholders, individuals, and agencies to advance the mission of developing the next generation of women leaders.
- Dora Jones, MPA Government — Board President and You Can't Fail Graduate leading organizational strategy.
- Followers on social media Partner — Encourages social media engagement and sharing of content as part of outreach efforts
- Gwen Webber-McLeod Partner — Guides participants in the You Can’t Fail program as a mentor and leader.
- Gwen, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with Gwen, Inc. to provide leadership development workshops and programs.
- Melody Smith Johnson Partner — Provides guidance and mentorship to participants in the You Can’t Fail program.
- Professional partners Partner — Collaborates with professional partners to bridge the diversity gap by connecting and developing top talent and securing employment.
- The Therapeutic Group Partner — Collaborates with The Therapeutic Group to generate therapy resources
- You Can’t Fail Leadership Learning Community Network — Marquita D Hetherington is a member of the 2025 cohort of the You Can’t Fail Leadership Learning Community.
- corporate partners Partner — Distributes graduate resume booklet to corporate partners for employment opportunities.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Authentic Self-Reflection Leadership Modelmethodology: authentic-self-reflectionBy using self-reflective practices that strip away professional achievements, the organization helps women reconnect with their core identity, because grounding leadership in authentic selfhood increases resilience and long-term impact.
- Intentional Growth and Organizational Pausingmethodology: intentional growthBy pausing program delivery to invest in infrastructure and funding, the organization ensures long-term scalability and program integrity, because sustainable impact requires strong organizational foundations over rapid expansion.
- Multicultural Leadership Developmentmethodology: multicultural leadership developmentBy creating multicultural leadership learning environments, the organization supports the personal growth and leadership capacity of women of color and emerging leaders, because shared identity and community context strengthen self-esteem and leadership efficacy.
- Representation and Community-Centered Leadershipmethodology: representation-mattersBy centering representation and carrying community into leadership spaces, the organization empowers women of color, because collective visibility and inclusion validate marginalized identities and amplify marginalized voices.
- Sisterhood-Based Leadership Modelmethodology: sisterhood-based-leadershipBy fostering leadership through peer support and sisterhood among Black and Brown women, the organization promotes authentic self-expression and resilience, because collective belonging reduces isolation and strengthens identity-driven leadership.