named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Leadership Breakfast Series
Monthly educational events featuring prominent women leaders from government, law, nonprofits, and business sectors
Networking Events
Hosts social gatherings including Summer Social, Holiday Luncheon, and Cocktail Social to connect women professionals across Long Island
Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to graduate and undergraduate women students on Long Island pursuing degrees in fields including social work, STEM, and accounting
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 2 activities
- Promotes economic development through member engagementEngages women executives and business leaders across sectors including banking, finance, accounting, real estate, engineering, marketing, government, law, and entrepreneurship to advance the economic development of Long Island by women for women.
- Recruits and inducts women leaders into membershipRecruits women in leadership or emerging leadership roles who are decision-makers or influencers in their organizations and who demonstrate community involvement, particularly in economic development. Includes annual induction of new members from government and private sector organizations.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocates on legislative issues affecting women and economic developmentEngages in legislative advocacy as part of its organizational leadership programming, focusing on policies impacting women and economic development on Long Island.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to students in economic development-related fieldsProvides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees related to economic development on Long Island, including recent awards to students at Stony Brook University and Adelphi University in fields such as social work, operations research, and accounting.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Collects and donates community goodsOrganizes donation drives, such as collecting a carload of toiletries for Options for Community Living, Inc. during its holiday luncheon.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts monthly meetings for education and networkingOrganizes monthly meetings on the second Thursday from September through June, featuring guest speakers from business, government, and the nonprofit sector to provide a forum for education and information sharing. Includes an annual Government Breakfast focused on local and statewide issues.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers professional development and mentoring programsProvides professional development opportunities such as negotiation skills training and co-hosts women's networking events. Engages in mentoring and outreach with high school students in STEM fields through partnerships with WISE and SWE.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presents annual leadership award to female studentRecognizes a female student demonstrating commitment to leadership and community service on Long Island through the annual Madelyn Orsini Award.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provides internship opportunities in finance and accountingOffers internship opportunities in accounting and financial processes for students to support workforce development and practical experience in economic development fields.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Supports career development for students and community membersProvides career development programming including job fairs, resume workshops, and interview practice sessions for students and community members to enhance professional readiness.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$30K
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Investment income——
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$29K
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balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -29.7%
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Adelphi University Partner — Academic institution where a WEDLI scholarship recipient is studying accounting.
- Advanced Health Network Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross serves as executive board member and secretary
- CIBS W Partner — Women’s professional organization that participated in a WEDLI multi-group networking breakfast.
- Ellevate Partner — Women’s professional organization that participated in a WEDLI multi-group networking breakfast.
- FEGS Health and Human Services Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross formerly served as VP of Developmental Disabilities Residential Services
- FOREWomen Partner — Women’s professional organization founded by a WEDLI member and represented at a networking event.
- Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Partner — Nonprofit partner represented at WEDLI events by its President & CEO.
- Girls Inc. Partner — Women’s professional organization that participated in a WEDLI multi-group networking breakfast.
- Global Healthcare Staffing Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross formerly served as Operations Director
- Heather Simek Partner — Membership Co-Chair responsible for membership recruitment and outreach.
- Hofstra University Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross earned a Master’s in Health Care Administration and is enrolled in a certificate program in Not-for-Profit Management
- Island Harvest Partner — Board member Randi Shubin Dresner holds leadership roles in both organizations
- Island Harvest Partner — Nonprofit partner represented by its President & CEO at a WEDLI panel event.
- Jodi Bloom-Piccione Partner — Membership Co-Chair responsible for membership recruitment and outreach.
- LIREG W Partner — Women’s professional organization that participated in a WEDLI multi-group networking breakfast.
- Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross serves as a member of the Board of Directors
- Long Island Power Authority Partner — Partner organization whose CEO led a WEDLI discussion on energy and economic development.
- Marist College Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Partner — Academic institution represented by its law school dean at a WEDLI professional development event.
- Moxxie Partner — Women’s professional organization that participated in a WEDLI multi-group networking breakfast.
- Nassau County Comptroller's Office Government — Government office represented by Comptroller Elaine Phillips at multiple WEDLI events.
- Options for Community Living Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross serves as Executive Director
- Options for Community Living, Inc. Partner — Recipient of toiletry donations collected by WEDLI at its holiday luncheon.
- PSCH Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross formerly served as Director of Developmental Disabilities Services
- PSEG-LI Partner — Partner organization represented at a WEDLI event to share business support programs.
- SUNY Stony Brook University Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross formerly served as Adjunct Field Instructor Liaison
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Partner — Partners on science outreach and mentoring initiatives for high school students.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Academic institution where two WEDLI scholarship recipients are or were enrolled in graduate programs.
- The Beacon Group Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross formerly served as Director of Quality Assurance
- The Fordham Center for Non-Profit Leaders Partner — Yolanda Robano-Gross holds a certificate in Executive Education, Non-Profit Leadership
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strategies · 2
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.
- Network-Based Collective Leadership Modelmethodology: network_based_collective_leadershipBy convening women leaders and decision-makers across economic sectors into a structured professional network, the organization advances regional economic development because collective leadership strengthens influence, fosters opportunity-sharing, and amplifies impact beyond individual capacity.
- Policy-Integrated Advocacy for Economic Developmentmethodology: policy_integrated_programmingBy embedding legislative advocacy within program leadership and strategic initiatives, the organization drives systemic change in support of women's economic development because policy influence addresses structural barriers more effectively than service delivery alone.