Our story

The Women’s Edge propels women leaders to achieve personal and professional success and deliver positive impact within their business and community.

We connect extraordinary women at all stages of their careers - from next generation leaders to CEOs.

We cultivate community, conversations, and learning across diverse populations and organizations.

We deliver actionable insights and results that transform women leaders and their organizations.

Join today and become part of our community. We propel high-potential women forward with the right tools, resources, mentoring and connections.

We are a dynamic non-profit organization committed to advancing all women in leadership positions.

We are relevant, curious and creative; we adapt to change.

We are ambitious, success-oriented women committed to growing our respective organizations and to supporting each other.

We cultivate connections and conversations across diverse populations.

We propel women leaders to achieve personal and professional success and deliver positive impact within their businesses and communities.

We deliver actionable insights and results that transform women leaders and their organizations.

Read the 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Impact Study Report which was released on November 14th, 2024.

 What’s Happening

The programs and events at The Women’s Edge are focused on helping participants develop professionally and personally. We offer a variety of schedules and formats, giving you the freedom to participate in whatever way works best. Our programs and events bring together leaders across industries to develop skills, grow networks, advance careers, and collaborate towards a more equitable future for all. With our variety of offerings and engagement options, everyone can get involved.

Leadership Forums

 We offer forums for CEOs, executives, and nonprofit executive directors – each a peer group of 8–10 women from non-competing organizations who meet regularly in confidential, professionally-led half-day sessions.

These forums serve as an informal advisory board, providing a safe, confidential space to explore challenges and strengthen leadership skills. Members are carefully matched to groups that fit their background and needs, ensuring each session is both relevant and professionally facilitated.

Strategies for Success Leadership Development Program

Strategies for Success is a leadership development program designed to enhance the skills of high-potential women leaders, and equip them with the tools they need to become successful managers and senior executives.

Our Spring 2026 program kicks off soon on March 3rd – offered both in a hybrid (MA based) format and a fully virtual (nationwide) format so any woman leader can participate!

Massachusetts Women’s Leadership Impact Study

The goal of our Women’s Leadership Impact Study is to expose barriers and catalyze progress in women’s leadership, focusing on the development, retention and advancement of women in companies across the state.

By sharing your data around women’s advancement, you help us establish a baseline, uncover gap areas, identify and scale best practices, and ultimately yield real progress across the state.

Newly Launched: Lois Silverman Scholarship Fund

 

You can empower the next generation of women leaders in the nonprofit sector by contributing to the Lois Silverman Scholarship Fund.

Your gift removes financial barriers and opens the door to transformative leadership development, mentorship, and community for high-potential women.

Update on the Florida Chapter of The Women’s Edge

The Florida Chapter of The Women’s Edge is closed effective January 2026. We thank the Florida team for their efforts and commitment to advancing all women leaders in the Florida marketplace.

We are grateful to all the members, volunteers, donors, and community partners who have contributed to the Florida chapter over the years.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact hailer@thewomensedge.org.

Top 100 Circle Membership

 

Are you looking to learn, grow and be part of a community of other successful women?

Leaders honored on our annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list are welcome to join our exclusive Top 100 Circle Membership and enjoy discounts, monthly roundtables, dinners, member-only events, and more.

Are you looking to learn, grow and be part of a community of other successful women?

Our Community

What makes us different from other leadership organizations?

For over 25 years, The Women’s Edge has propelled women forward with the right tools, resources, mentoring, and connections to achieve success.

 

Business Partners

Partners have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of different ways, including event hosting, panel participation, event underwriting and more.