named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Local Chapter Events
Regional events hosted by 20+ local chapters for training, networking, and community building across North America.
WISE Career Accelerator Program
Training for early-career professionals to build foundational skills in performance and collaboration, designed to elevate career trajectories.
WISE Connect
Private digital community platform enabling members to network and connect with peers in the industry.
WISE Emerging Leaders Program
Leadership development program for midcareer professionals focusing on strategy execution, influence, team leadership, and managing complexity. Offered in partnership with Tuck School of Business.
WISE Executive Leadership Institute
Advanced leadership training combining academic rigor from Tuck faculty with peer executive experiences, considered the gold standard in leadership development for senior leaders.
WISE Job Board
Online platform connecting members with career opportunities in the sports and events industry.
WISE Multiplier Summit
Event featuring data-driven leadership insights from top minds in the sports industry.
WISE Within™ Mentoring
Digital mentoring platform that connects members with experienced industry professionals for goal-focused, one-on-one mentoring relationships.
WISE Women of the Year
Annual award and event honoring women who have broken barriers and made significant contributions to the business of sports.
WISE/R Symposium
Annual symposium designed to inspire and transform careers through education, networking, and community building.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitate career opportunities through job board servicesOperates a job board to support members in advancing their careers in the sports industry by connecting them with employment opportunities.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Maintain a professional network and local chapter system for women in sportsOperates a national network of over 20 local chapters across North America and supports a community of more than 6,700 members to advance the mission of empowering women in the sports industry.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Provide professional development and leadership programs for women in sportsOffers structured leadership and career development programs for women across career stages, including the WISE Career Accelerator for early-career professionals, the WISE Emerging Leaders Program for midcareer professionals, and the WISE Executive Leadership Institute in partnership with Tuck School of Business for executives.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize outstanding women leaders in sports through annual awardsAdministers the WISE Women of the Year Award, which has honored exceptional women leaders in the sports industry since 1993.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Support women's career advancement in sports through networking and eventsHosts and curates a year-round calendar of public and member-exclusive events, including local chapter-led training, networking, and relationship-building activities, to foster community and professional growth in the sports industry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.20M
Contributions & grants$218K18%
Program service revenue$982K82%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.19M
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.33M
Cash$240K
Investments$0
Liabilities$449K
Net assets$882K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -60.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN FRANCIS | NAT'L BOARD CHAIR AND PRES | 40 | $250K |
board members · 7
- ERICA ESPOSITO — SECRETARY/ GOVERNANCE
- ERIN WEINBERG — DIRECTOR, COMMS, MEDIA REL
- ERNESTINE MILLER — DIRECTOR
- LISA MURRAY — DIRECTOR
- PAM EL — DIRECTOR
- SUE RODIN — FOUNDER & CHAIR EMERITA
- TONYA CORNELIUS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Tuck School of Business Partner — Collaborates with WISE to deliver the Executive Leadership Institute, combining academic rigor with executive experience.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Proactive Career Ownership Modelmethodology: Own Your AmbitionBy empowering women with resources and a mindset of ownership over their careers, we produce greater career advancement because individuals take more initiative and make bolder professional moves.