Membership and Sponsorship

Board Member

The OWC Board consists of eleven (11) members.  Board members meet monthly to discuss and vote on matters to be considered by OWC, including administrative matters.  The Board will consider action on issues brought forward by members and OWC committees.

Supporting Organization

The OWC invites supporting organizations to join that provide direct support services to women’s economic development in Ohio or that support our mission. The OWC will strengthen the outreach and voice of supporting organization members.  The OWC will promote the organization through the OWC network across Ohio. Supporting Organizations will:

  • Have an opportunity for (2) two representatives to participate on OWC committees.
  • Bring issues impacting your members to the Board for consideration of action.
  • Participate in regular OWC roundtable advocacy meetings with policymakers – up to (2) two representatives.
  • Provide opportunities for your members to voice their opinions through surveys on issues administered by the OWC.
  • Provide opportunities for your members to participate in coalition-wide, grassroots advocacy to help influence change.
  • Organization name, logo and organization website link on OWC website.

Business Owner

This level is for business owners across Ohio who want to amplify their voice and support our mission.  Business owners will:

  • Have an opportunity to participate on OWC committees.
  • Have the opportunity to participate in OWC roundtable advocacy meetings with policymakers.
  • Bring issues impacting your business to the Board for consideration of action.
  • Voice your opinion through surveys on issues administered by the OWC.
  • Participate in coalition-wide, grassroots advocacy to influence change.

Member at-large

This level is for the individual woman or man who wants to support the mission of the OWC and help remove barriers for women’s economic well-being.  Members at-large will:

  • Have the opportunity to participate on OWC committees.
  • Have the opportunity to participate in special roundtable advocacy meetings with policymakers.
  • Bring issues affecting the economic well-being of women to the Board for consideration of action.
  • Voice your opinion through surveys on issues administered by the OWC.
  • Participate in coalition-wide, grassroots advocacy to influence change.
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Membership Dues

Type Annual

Board Member $1,200* 

Supporting Organization $500**

Business Owner $300**

Member at-large $150**

*Membership dues may be paid quarterly.

**Membership dues may be paid biannually.

SPONSORSHIPS

Why Partner with the Ohio Women’s Coalition (OWC)?

  • We are the only statewide advocacy voice for women-owned business in Ohio
  • We helped secure $20 million in state-backed loans in the last Ohio Budget
  • Policymakers and the media are turning to us for guidance on what WBOs need
  • We have gathered a coalition of women’s organizations representing 1000s of members
  • You can help drive the progress of the OWC
  • We need you!

Why Be an Ohio Women’s Coalition Founding Sponsor?

  • You believe in our mission and support Ohio women-owned businesses
  • You can make a huge impact in the success of our strategic efforts
  • An OWC partnership puts you “in the know” and provides you access to policymakers
  • Your partnership provides visibility to your customers/members of your commitment to women-owned businesses
  • You can have a direct impact of the success of Ohio women-owned business
  • We need you!

What are the Benefits of being an OWC Founding Sponsor?

  • Founding OWC Strategic Partner ($15,000/yr)
    • Company or organization-focused strategic advocacy consulting supporting women-owned businesses
    • Access to all OWC events
    • Recognition on OWC communications and printed materials as Founding Sponsor
    • Recognition on the OWC website
    • Link to your company or organization on OWC Website
    • Opportunity to speak at a featured OWC event
    • Member profile in OWC newsletter
    • Use of OWC logo
    • Access to OWC Online Directory*
    • Discounted advertising opportunities in Online Directory*
    • Ability to co-host educational event with the OWC
    • OWC availability to speak at your events
    • Preferred Referral Partner
  • Founding OWC Preferred Affiliate ($10,000/yr)
    • Access to all OWC events
    • Recognition on OWC communications and printed materials as Founding Sponsor
    • Recognition on the OWC website as Founding Sponsor
    • Member profile in OWC newsletter
    • Use of OWC logo
    • Access to OWC Online Directory*
    • Preferred Referral Partner
  • Founding OWC Affiliate ($5,000/yr)
    • Access to all OWC events
    • Recognition on the OWC website
    • Use of OWC logo
    • Access to OWC Online Directory*
    • Preferred Referral Partner
  • Founding OWC Sponsor ($2,500/yr)
    1. Access to all OWC events
    2. Recognition on the OWC website
    3. Use of OWC logo

 

Please make checks payable to the Ohio Women’s Coalition c/o Rachel Winder, 41 S. High St, #2600, Columbus, Ohio 43215

THANK YOU!!