What is Ellevate Network?
Ellevate is the community for women+ who know there’s real strength in numbers. It’s the largest community of women at work — a powerful coalition of ambitious, supportive women who believe in lifting each other up. No matter your background or aspirations, Ellevate helps you build a career you love. But it’s more than just networking; it’s about mobilizing collective power to change the culture of business for good.
Main Benefits of Joining Ellevate
Here’s what makes Ellevate stand out:
- Largest community of professional women worldwide
- Focus on authentic, meaningful relationships — no faceless connections here
- Local and digital networking opportunities that open doors and offer insights
- Supportive, warm, and welcoming environment
- Certified B Corporation since 2016, committed to social and environmental impact
- Certified Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC, adding diversity to supply chains
- Active collaboration with companies to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion
Redefining Networking for Women+
At Ellevate, networking isn’t about collecting contacts or endless scrolling through profiles. It’s about real connections that can change your situation and future. The community prioritizes authentic relationships — the kind that offer genuine support, mentorship, and opportunities. Whether it’s through local meetups or digital events, Ellevate helps women build bridges that matter.
Driving Inclusion and Equity in Business
Ellevate is on a mission to reshape business culture to be more inclusive. The goal? Full and equal access to power for everyone. This community of changemakers cultivates voices, builds understanding, and mobilizes for impact. By working with leading companies, Ellevate helps improve hiring practices, retention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across industries.
Certified B Corporation and Women’s Business Enterprise
Since 2016, Ellevate Network has been a Certified B Corporation — a badge that means business is used as a force for good. Think of B Corp certification like Fair Trade for coffee or USDA Organic for milk, but for companies. On top of that, Ellevate is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. This certification highlights Ellevate’s commitment to supplier diversity and inclusion.
Ellevate’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 5: Gender Equality — promoting equal opportunities and empowerment for women+
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth — supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities — fostering diversity and inclusion in workplaces
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — collaborating with companies and communities for systemic change
Creating Moments That Matter
Ellevate isn’t just about big-picture goals; it’s about the everyday moments and connections that shift how people think and talk about equality. Whether it’s a conversation with a friend, a new connection at an event, or a shared story, these moments ripple out to families, neighbors, and coworkers. Intentional action is at the heart of this community — creating change one connection at a time.
