Become a Institute for Women's Leadership Member
Growth, Support & Community
As a IWL member, you'll access a ready-to-go leadership growth pathway.
Events, certificate courses and coaching are already in place, and waiting for you! Whether you join for your own personal and professional growth or to help develop your organization's teams, the Institute for Women's Leadership has the growth opportunities surrounded by the support and community to help you succeed. All you have to do is join.
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Business Members
A scalable approach to developing your leadership pipeline, helping you grow talent across every career stage, accelerate advancement and retention and strengthen succession readiness and pipeline depth.
What's Included in Your Business Membership
Becoming a business member of the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership offers numerous advantages for your company as well as your employees. Beyond showcasing your organization's commitment to women’s leadership, you'll elevate your organization through exclusive networking, professional development and exposure opportunities.
Gold Level
$5,000/year
| Opportunity | Type | Membership Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Leader Certificate Program | Fall & spring, in-person program | Includes full certificate or six sessions per membership year ($1,999 value) |
| Customized Leadership Events | Events tailored to your organization | We'll work with you to customize a Leadership Event at your location. |
Plus all of the Bronze and Silver Level Opportunities
Silver Level
$1,500/year
| Opportunity | Type | Membership Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Leader Certificate Program | Fall & spring, virtual program | Includes one full certificate or five sessions per membership year (value $699) |
Plus all of the Bronze Level Opportunities
Bronze Level
$500/year
| Opportunity | Type | Membership Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Together: Caffeinated Conversations | Monthly event, In-Person & Virtual | Included |
| Women Rising: Stories from Experience | Monthly event, in-person | Included |
| Celebrate Event | Annual Flagship Event | Discounted Tickets |
| Emerging Leader Certificate Program | Fall & spring, virtual program | Includes two sessions per membership year |
| Executive Coaching | Annual | 15% discount |
Nonprofit Members
Nonprofit leaders are asked to do more every day: build teams, navigate change, stretch resources, and create lasting community impact. Membership gives your organization an affordable way to support their growth through leadership development, meaningful connections and a community of women who learn from and champion one another.
As a nonprofit member of the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership, your nonprofit organization will enjoy the same benefits as our Business Bronze Level:
$250/year
| Opportunity | Type | Membership Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Together: Caffeinated Conversations | Monthly event, In-Person & Virtual | Included |
| Women Rising: Stories from Experience | Monthly event, In-Person | Included |
| Celebrate Event | Annual Flagship Event | Discounted Tickets |
| Certificate Courses | Priority registration | 15% Discount |
| Emerging Leader Certificate Program | Fall & Spring, virtual program | Includes two sessions per membership per year |
| Executive Coaching | Annual | 15% Discount |
Individual Members
Whether you're just starting out or leading as a CEO. Membership connects you to leadership development, meaningful networking, and a community of women who learn from and champion one another.
What's Included in Your Membership
Join us today and be part of a supportive community committed to your growth and success. If cost is a barrier to membership, please apply for financial support.
As a member of the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership, you’ll enjoy:
$150/year
| Opportunity | Type | Membership Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Together: Caffeinated Conversations | Monthly event, In-Person & Virtual | Included |
| Women Rising: Stories from Experience | Monthly event, In-Person | Included |
| Celebrate Event | Annual Flagship Event | Discounted Tickets |
| Certificate Courses | Priority registration | 15% Discount |
| Executive Coaching | Annual | 15% Discount |
| Member's Only Annual Gathering | Annual | Included |
Hear from Our Members
Members share how the Institute has empowered them to navigate challenges, advance their careers, and embrace their leadership potential.

Jess Haessly
Life Coach, Yoga Story
"I appreciate the willingness of the Institute's leaders to hear input from members, their desire for continuous improvement and the actions taken to build upon current benefits."

Cassie Pieschek
Commercial Loan Officer, Fox Communities Credit Union
"I went to the Celebrate event in 2023 and fell in love with the idea of strong, professional women from all different backgrounds coming together to support each other and grow more confident. The energy at that event was unbelievable, and I wanted more of it."

Megan Burton
Client Success Manager, Gillespie Productions
"I love learning and connecting with others! I have taken away a lot from the events I attended. There is a lot of value in hearing other's journeys and perspectives."
Business Members Roster
The active participation of business members is crucial to the Institute, fostering a diverse and impactful community dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles.

Endowed Gift
Schreiber Foods, Inc., announced a major gift to the Institute in 2023. With the gift, the Institute was renamed the Schreiber Foods Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay.
- Achieve Brown County
- Adoption Choice Inc.
- Amcor
- American Red Cross
- Brown County United Way
- Business Lending Partners
- The Business News
- Capital Credit Union
- CASA of Brown County
- Center for Childhood Safety
- College Ready
- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Brown County
- Discover Green Bay
- Emplify (formerly Bellin Health)
- Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
- Foth
- Fox Communities Credit Union
- Gillespie Productions
- Greater Green Bay Chamber
- Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
- Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Homeless Shelter in Green Bay (Freedom House)
- Howe Community Resource Center
- Imperial Supplies
- Insight
- Menasha Corporation
- Neville Public Museum
- New North
- Old Fellow Rebekah Home Association
- Pagels Family Businesses
- Prevea
- Somerville Architects & Engineers
- Special Olympics Wisconsin
- The Utech Group
- Werner Electric
- WIPFLI
- WRTP | Big Step
- YWCA Greater Green Bay

How can We Help?
All are welcome to participate in activities and events offered by the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership. If you're interested in getting attending regularly, it might make sense to become a member. Contact us if you have questions about membership.