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ROCKLAND BUSINESS WOMENS NETWORK INC

WEST NYACK, NY · EIN 133221698 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE J22 · Employment · Micro (<$100K) · rbwn.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$109K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Rockland Business Women's Network (RBWN) is a nonprofit organization based in West Nyack, New York, founded in 1979. It supports women in business through professional development, networking events, and promotional opportunities. The organization offers tiered membership for individuals, nonprofits, and corporate partners, with programs focused on leadership, education, and community economic growth.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Join In July
Annual membership campaign offering new members a free event registration as an incentive to join in July
Member Spotlight
Features individual members and their businesses through profiles promoted on RBWN’s website and social media channels
Midsummer Mixer
Summer networking event held at Red Barn Cidery, featuring casual socializing, cider, and community connection
Professional Development Fund
Provides members with up to $500 annually for leadership training or educational opportunities
Walk & Talk
Monthly morning walk series in natural settings like Ramapo Valley County Reservation, designed for relaxed, non-transactional member connection
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards education and leadership scholarships to members
      Funds up to $250 annually per member for education-related expenses or Leadership Rockland scholarships, and provides access to a Professional Development Fund offering up to $500 per calendar year for leadership or education-related costs.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Facilitates member networking through events and promotional opportunities
      Hosts exclusive member-only events, Walk & Talk series, and monthly programs featuring guest speakers to foster one-on-one networking and professional connections among women business owners in Rockland County. Provides dedicated promotional tables at events for members to distribute materials.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Offers discounted event access and member benefits
      Provides members with discounted pricing for events, workshops, and social gatherings as a core membership benefit to encourage participation and engagement.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Provides promotional platforms for members
      Showcases members through in-depth profiles, an online member directory, and promotion of news, events, and job openings across the organization’s website and social media platforms, which reach over 2,000 followers. Offers program sponsorship and vendor table opportunities to increase visibility.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Supports professional development and capacity building
      Provides a professional network for women in diverse sectors—including accounting, legal, banking, education, health, technology, and nonprofits—to share experiences, advance careers, and engage in ongoing personal and professional growth through facilitated networking and collaboration.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$15K26%
Investment income$3K5%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$109K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +0.3%
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Balance with TK Partner — Wellness coaching practice led by member Tatyana Kochergina.
  • Center for Safety & Change Partner — Collaborates on events, including the Women’s Distance Festival benefiting the organization.
  • Leadership Rockland Partner — Collaborates on scholarship and professional development funding for members.
  • Leadership Rockland Partner — Collaborates to provide scholarship and education-related funding to RBWN members.
  • Leadership Rockland Partner — Provides scholarship or education-related funding to RBWN members through the Professional Development Fund.
  • Meals on Wheels of Rockland Partner — Member organization represented by Sharon Martini, Director of Development & Community Engagement.
  • Merrill Lynch Partner — Member organization represented by Maggie Mahoney, Financial Advisor.
  • New York State Department of Labor Partner — Partners with the New York State Department of Labor to promote the Job Club, which offers peer support and career guidance for job seekers.
  • Pyramid Management Group Partner — Keri Cunningham, affiliated with Pyramid Management Group, serves as a contact for the organization.
  • Rockland Industrial Development Agency Partner — Member organization represented by Heidi Vandiver, Operations Manager.
  • Rockland Works Partner — Collaborates with Rockland Works to support job seekers, promote workshops, and co-host events focused on employment and professional development.
  • Spinoso Real Estate Group, Palisades Center Partner — Member organization represented by Keri Cunningham, Marketing Manager.
  • United Hospice Partner — Member organization represented by Fran Spiegel, Director of Development.
  • Wonder Girls Partner — Member organization co-founded by Irene Zervoudis, focused on youth development and business outreach.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Cross-Sector Networking for Business Development
    methodology: cross-sector_networking
    By connecting women professionals across diverse industries, the organization stimulates business development opportunities because exposure to varied sectors increases innovation, collaboration, and market reach.
  • Integrated Leadership and Business Education Model
    methodology: leadership-education-networking
    By combining leadership development with business education, the organization expands entrepreneurial opportunities for women because skill-building in both personal agency and practical business competencies compounds professional advancement.
  • Peer-Driven Empowerment and Professional Growth
    methodology: peer_networking
    By creating peer networks and shared experiences among women in business, the organization fosters professional growth and career advancement because mutual support and relationship-building enhance motivation, knowledge exchange, and opportunities for collaboration.