Join WDC
Our name is derived from the Swahili phrase – Wezesha Dada – meaning “empowering women to be independent.” We’re empowering women, facilitating investments in our communities, and closing wealth disparities for women, BIPOC and marginalized communities. Become a member, sponsor and/or volunteer today! Sign up today! For more information about getting involved, please contact us.
Membership Benefits
WDC members benefit from being part of a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering women, building peer-to-peer connections, and supporting reinvestment and wealth in our communities.
WDC Network Member – $20.00/month
Our standard membership level is perfect for individuals, small business owners, entrepreneurs and allies who want to receive positive exposure for their business while benefitting from membership networking opportunities as, well as members-only discounts and rates.
- Placement in the WDC Network Directory
- Members-only discounts and rates where applicable and available
- Free starter website business website (if desired)
WDC Network Gold Member Plus – $40.00/month
WDC invests in its members! This membership level provides the ability for WDC members to become preferred referral partners and providers of WDC’s coaching, consulting and empowerment services. Designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this level allows WDC members to offer coaching, classes, workshops and consulting to WDC members at their own rates.
- Placement in the WDC Network Directory
- Placement in the Consultant and/or Coaching Directories
- Ability to provide consulting, business classes, self-empowerment classes and wellness classes to WDC members (including appearance on the WDC schedule and calendar)
- Members-only discounts and rates where applicable and available
- Free starter website business website (if desired)
WDC Network Member Platinum Plus – $60.00/month
WDC is committed to building a network of investors, financiers, mortgage brokers and others who are dedicated to increasing access to capital for women and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is envisioned for small businesses, private investors, and independent contractors, such as real estate agents, mortgage brokers, lending brokers, financial planners and others who want to support WDC at this level. Please note, this opportunity is for businesses and organizations with operating budgets under $250,000. For organizations with larger budgets, please see our sponsorship opportunities or contact us for partnership opportunities.
- Placement in the WDC Network Directory
- Placement in the Consultant and/or Coaching Directories (if applicable)
- Placement in the Funder/Capital Resources Directory
- Ability to provide consulting, classes and workshops for WDC members (including appearance on the WDC schedule and calendar)
- Members-only discounts and rates where applicable and available
- Free starter website business website (if desired)
- Logo and link on WDC homepage
WDC Starter/Alumni Membership – $10.00/year
This special membership level is for WDC students just getting started, as well as alumni who wish to be a part of WDC’s mission and vision with budgets less than $20,000 per year. We created this level to support new businesses who envision reinvesting in WDC at larger levels as their success grows. Benefits include:
- Placement in the WDC Network Directory
- Members-only discounts and rates where applicable and available
- Free starter website business website (if desired)
Sponsorship Opportunities
WDC is grateful to have the support of a wide range of sponsors who are dedicated to empowering women, underserved populations and entrepreneurs.
$1,000+
- Logo and link on website homepage for 1 year
- Placement in WDC Directories (if desired)
- Ability to promote trainings and services
$3,000 +
- Logo and link on website homepage and related program pages for 1 year
- Placement in WDC Directories (if desired)
- Ability to promote trainings and services
- Logo on event banners
Volunteer
Contact us today to learn about our volunteer opportunities and to join our volunteer team!
Donate
WDC is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Trailhead Institute. You can support our mission and vision in any amount by making a tax-deductible gift today!