Information, Instructions, and Next Steps

The Forum of Executive Women is pleased to accept nominations for its FY 2027-2029 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2028) Forum Ally. The Forum will be selecting one nonprofit entity (“The Forum Ally”) with which to strategically align over the course of the next two years. In furtherance of the relationship, The Forum will: 

• Provide a $5,000 unrestricted annual grant to be used by the Ally ($10,000 total). 
  

• Provide additional financial support for the Ally’s annual fundraiser, such as the purchase of a table at an in-person event. 

• Plan an annual event to highlight the work of The Forum Ally and ways for Forum members to engage with The Forum Ally. 

• Provide complimentary attendance for one (1) representative (employee) of The Forum Ally at The Forum’s four Signature Events during each year of the two-year relationship. 

• For each year of the two-year relationship, welcome a member of the Forum Ally organization who meets the criteria of The Forum Mentoring Program to participate in The Forum Mentoring Program. 

• Provide visibility among its membership for The Forum Ally on social media and on its website (e.g. reposting event and volunteering opportunities, link to Forum Ally’s website from The Forum’s website, and mention in its weekly Digest). 
  

Next Steps:

• Selection of The Forum Ally will be made by The Forum Ally Committee in May 2026 based on an application and interview process. The Forum Ally will be expected to execute a letter of agreement with The Forum formalizing the partnership.

• The Forum Ally will be announced at The Forum’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Applicants should hold the event date should they be selected.

Nomination Criteria

• Must be an active Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or fiscally sponsored organization in operation for at least 4 years. 

• Must have a paid Executive Director (or equivalent) who does not currently serve as a member of The Forum’s Board of Directors. 

• Must possess a mission that is aligned with, or complimentary to that of The Forum, or must provide programming or services that target unmet needs of girls, women, and gender expansive individuals in the region. View a list of past Forum Allies here. 

• Be located and serve residents in the Greater Philadelphia Area. 

• Have an annual operating budget above or equal to $300,000 and below or equal to $1,000,000 and in possession of at least two full years (24-months) of independently prepared, audited or reviewed financial statements. 

Before You Begin

The submission deadline is Friday, May 8, 2026. All nominations should be submitted via this form. This form will ask you to submit the organization's Form 990 filing and two most recent financial statements, finalized and audited. If your review/audit for 2025 is not completed, please submit your draft/unaudited statements. If you have anything additional to add, applicants may add videos, links or resources at the end of the application. If you have any issues, please contact Allie Mullins at alliemullins@foew.com.