Membership is for women only and by invitation only. It is our intent to include solely/primarily the topmost woman in an organization (no more than four per company). When a member has a change in status due to retirement or job change, there is a one-year transition period to determine whether the member will continue as an active member in a new full-time job or whether the member will transition to emeritus status.
| Selection Guidelines for CWEF Membership: |
General Membership may submit recommendations to Membership Committee September through March 31. Forms, overview, and timeline are on our website.
It is important to recognize that when you recommend a potential new member, the woman not only needs to meet our minimum requirements, as outlined here, but is also a woman who you believe is a strong candidate who has demonstrated a visible commitment to our community and on whom you would stake your reputation as the nominator.
We seek women who are top leaders, including:
- Leaders in their organization
- Leaders in their field
- Leaders in civic and community activities
- Leaders with established and meaningful spheres of influence
| For-Profit Businesses (Public and Private) and Hospital Systems– |
1. For candidates employed by very large enterprises (annual revenues >$20 billion), women who:
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- Occupy an executive position within two reporting positions from the CEO or its equivalent
- Have broad strategic responsibility and at least 5 years of leadership experience
- Have an established and meaningful sphere of influence as demonstrated by interaction with leaders in the community
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2. For candidates employed by large enterprises (annual revenues $1 billion-$20 billion), women who:
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- Occupy an executive position within one reporting position from the CEO or its equivalent
- Have broad strategic responsibility and at least 5 years of leadership experience
- Have an established and meaningful sphere of influence as demonstrated by interaction with leaders in the community
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3. For candidates employed by midsize enterprises (annual revenues $50 million-$1 billion), women who:
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- Direct the business as CEO, president or its equivalent
- Have broad strategic responsibility and at least 5 years of leadership experience
- Have an established and meaningful sphere of influence as demonstrated by interaction with leaders in the community
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4. For candidates who own privately-held businesses, women who:
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- Are engaged in day-to-day management of the business as CEO, president or its equivalent
- Have annual revenues of >$5 million
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5. For candidates employed by a professional services firm (law, accounting, consulting, investment management, etc.), women who:
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- Are partners or equivalent for at least 5 years
- Have broad strategic/leadership responsibility within the firm (leader of the firm or leader of a significant line of business within the firm)
- Have an established and meaningful sphere of influence as demonstrated by interaction with leaders in the community
- Have annual revenues of >$25 million
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| Not-For-Profit Enterprises– |
For candidates employed in the not-for-profit sector, including educational institutions, women who:
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- Direct the enterprise as CEO, president, executive director or its equivalent
- Have broad strategic responsibility and at least 5 years of leadership experience
- Oversee a budget of >$5 million
- Have an established and meaningful sphere of influence as demonstrated by interaction with leaders in the community
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| Other Factors Considered For All Candidates– |
- Is the candidate’s company/firm a sustainable concern?
- Is the candidate considered a leader in her organization, industry, and community?
- Is the candidate’s organization a leader in its industry?
- Do the candidate’s peers consider her pre-eminent?
- Will the candidate contribute to a diverse membership?
- Is the candidate committed to active participation in Cincinnati Women’s Executive Forum programs?
- Will the candidate enrich CWEF membership?
- Has the candidate demonstrated support of other women?
- Is the candidate’s company involved in the community?