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Breaking through the glass ceiling is greatly facilitated when women help other women gain entrance and momentum through the career pipeline. Formal and informal networks are critical for paving the way. NCRW’s Corporate Circle fosters networking among corporate leaders to help them strategize, navigate career paths and develop leadership skills, as well as build new relationships and partnerships across companies and industries. NCRW’s Emerging Leaders Network is another initiative that is reinforcing relationships among young professionals. Our networks can be particularly useful across sectors bringing the latest data, trends and analysis to decision-makers and future leaders.

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Learning the Importance of Reciprocity in Networking
Kyla Bender-Baird
By Alissa Vladimir*On Tuesday, March 13, the Emerging Leaders Network of the National Council for Research on Women and Philanthropy New York hosted...
Having It All But Remaining True to Oneself
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By Linda Basch, PhD* This morning, I had the opportunity to hear Véronique Morali, President of the Global Women’s Forum at...
Establishing (& maintaining) Effective Mentorships
Kyla Bender-Baird
By Tunisia L. Riley & Kyla Bender-Baird* This past Sunday, the Emerging Leaders Network of NCRW presented an enlightening workshop on...
Questioning Success at NCRW's Corporate Leadership Summit
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By Jacqueline Mumbey*Last week, NCRW held a two-day corporate leadership summit (April 27-28) at Time Warner. It was an inspiring series of...
Building the Movement: An Exciting New Project at NCRW
Kyla Bender-Baird
Help us spread the word to Emerging Leaders in Nonprofits:NCRW is pleased to announce a new project focused on Building the Next Generation of Women...

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Kadija Ferryman
As Member Center Relations Liaison, Kadija Ferryman coordinates the activities pertaining to NCRW’s over 100 Member Centers. At the Council she...
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Deborah Frett
Deborah L. Frett joined the Business and Professional Women's Foundation (BPW) as CEO in May 2005 after more than 30 years of providing strategic...
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Deborah Hopkins
Deborah Hopkins is Chairman of Venture Capital Initiatives and Chief Innovation Officer at Citi. Recognized for her leadership in driving client-...
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Anne Erni
Anne Erni is an innovative leader who is Global Head of Leadership, Learning and Diversity at Bloomberg where she manages global initiatives and...
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Andrea Spender
Andrea Spender is Corporate Research and Programs Manager. Her multisectoral and diversified experience in both the private and research sectors is...
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Mallika Dutt
Mallika Dutt is the President and CEO of Breakthrough, a global human rights organization that uses the power of media, pop culture and community...
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Judith White
Judith S. White is the executive director of Higher Education Resource Services (HERS), an educational non-profit that provides leadership and...
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Gloria Jacobs
Gloria Jacobs is Executive Director of the Feminist Press, a non-profit publisher affiliated with the City University of New York. The Press has been...
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Marie Wilson
An advocate of women’s issues for more than 30 years, Marie C. Wilson is founder and President of The White House Project, co-creator of Take...

News

  • Women Surpass Men in Returns, Study Says
    December 11, 2009

    It seems that in the hedge fund industry, female fund managers come out on top — at least according to a new study from Bloomberg L.P. and the National Council for Research on Women.
  • Female movers and shakers host their own economic forum in France.
    October 21, 2009

    What happens when high-powered women decide they deserve an alternative to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos? The Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society’s Global Meeting is launched. The Forum met in Deauville,...
  • Would more women have lessened economic crisis?
    September 22, 2009

    It has been one year since the collapse of Lehman Brother and the ensuing economic crisis that forever changed Wall Street. A recent report by the National Council for Research on Women examined whether the meltdown would have been less severe if more...
  • Does Wall Street Need More Women?
    September 10, 2009

    As financial firms continue to face severe setbacks as result of the weakened economy, Kelly Wallace reports that corporations headed by women are performing slightly stronger than those run by men.
  • Professional Power Group Plugs In Younger Women
    August 17, 2009

    The dinners and conferences of the National Council for Research on Women are where veteran crusaders mix and mingle. Now they're hosting two initiatives to bring younger women into the fold.