named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
1-to-1 Executive Engagement
Direct matching of executive leaders with organizational decision-makers to address leadership challenges and fill key roles
Executive Leadership Network
A referral-only network of vetted women+ executives with 15+ years of senior leadership experience, connected to board and C-suite opportunities
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 2 activities
- Co-founding and leading a nonprofit to advance diversity in corporate leadershipNxtWork was co-founded by three senior executives to address underrepresentation in corporate boards and C-suites; the organization's ongoing mission is to increase diversity through leadership networks and talent connections.
- Connects organizations with diverse executive talent for board and C-suite rolesBuilds pathways for qualified women+ executives to access board and senior leadership positions by connecting them with organizations seeking diverse leadership, thereby advancing representation in corporate governance and executive teams.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates structured peer engagement to drive measurable leadership progressImplements a proprietary 7-step process designed to help executive participants achieve measurable progress in their leadership and organizational goals within six months.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts leadership gatherings and events to foster peer exchange and professional connectionsOrganizes monthly in-person, virtual, and regional events—including roundtables, expert-led presentations, and informal gatherings—for C-suite and senior executives to exchange insights, address business challenges, and build trusted relationships. Events include EQ Lunches, 6 Degrees cocktail gatherings, and Business Hypotheticals Roundtables.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K100%
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Total expenses$34K
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Total assets$1K
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Net assets$1K
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue -81.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 2
- BETTY GOWER — BOARD MEMBER
- DOMINIQUE SHELTON LEIPZIG — VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CO-CEO
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Christine Lawton Partner — Co-founder of NxtWork who actively engages with C-suite and board leaders to understand priorities and align goals with action.
- Dominique Shelton Leipzig Partner — Co-founder of NxtWork who actively engages with C-suite and board leaders to understand priorities and align goals with action.
- Global Data Innovation Partner — Organization led by co-founder Dominique Shelton Leipzig, connected through leadership and strategic alignment with NxtWork.
- Harvard Law School Partner — Cites survey data from Harvard Law School on executive trust and business performance.
- I Have a Dream Foundation – Los Angeles Partner — Vice Chair of the Board of Directors from 2016 to 2019 and member from 2011 to 2019
- Jenny Kim Partner — Co-founder of NxtWork who actively engages with C-suite and board leaders to understand priorities and align goals with action.
- McKinsey Partner — References McKinsey research on AI maturity and leadership readiness in organizations.
- USC Gould School of Law Partner — JD graduate, member of multiple committees, lecturer, and curriculum advisor
- WENEW Partner — Organization where co-founder Christine Lawton serves as General Counsel, linked to NxtWork through shared leadership and mission alignment.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Sourced Leadership with Critical Mass Benchmarkmethodology: community-sourced leadershipBy surfacing underrecognized diverse women+ leaders to solve business challenges within a network that enforces a 30% minimum representation threshold, we produce more equitable and effective leadership outcomes because diverse networks generate better solutions and reach tipping-point influence only beyond critical mass.
- Cross-Sector Relationship Accelerationmethodology: relationship_accelerationBy creating structured opportunities for cross-industry relationships among executives, we spark innovation and collaboration because exposure to diverse perspectives breaks down siloed thinking and generates novel solutions that homogenous networks cannot.
- Direct Executive Matching for Leadership Diversitymethodology: direct-executive-matchingBy directly matching women+ executives with C-suite and board leaders based on specific organizational challenges and expertise alignment, we accelerate access to diverse talent and drive meaningful organizational change because shared problem-solving fosters trust and bypasses traditional gatekeeping mechanisms.