Network of Executive Women

Advancing women and building business: The first ten years

Month 00, 2010

advancing women, building business

2001-2011

In the beginning

• Leadership diversity was barely on the agenda

• CPG/retail lagged behind other industries in women in leadership

• Diversity was viewed as a compliance issue instead of a business opportunity

• Network launched with just a handful of members and sponsors — had no staff or infrastructure

Ten years later

• Leadership diversity is on top of industry’s agenda

• CPG/retail industry beats the Fortune 500 average on share of women officers1

• Diversity is widely recognized as a competitive opportunity instead of a compliance issue

• Network is the industry’s largest diversity group

with nearly 3,000 members1. Catalyst Census of Women Officers, U.S. Retail, 2008

Ten years laterWe have 15 regions coast-to-coast*

* Groups also forming in Seattle and Toronto

But work remains

Women are nearly half the industry’s workforce but only...

• 18.5% of industry corporate officers

• 19.1% of industry board members

• 3.1% of industry CEOs

Source: Catalyst Census of Women Officers, U.S. Retail 2008

Your diversity partner

The mission of the Networkis to attract, retain and advance womenin the consumer products and retail industry

The industry’s diversity partner

• Nearly 3,000 members

• More than 65 national sponsors

• 400 companies

• 15 regions nationwide*

• Three national conferences

• Dozens of regional events

*Additional groups forming in Seattle and Toronto

Your diversity partner

Engagement

Exposure

Education

Tools

Support

Engagement

• 3 national conferences

• 28 + regional events

• 400 + committee leadership opportunities

• Countless career development and

networking opportunities

• $60,000 in industry scholarships

Exposure

• Recognition as a diversity leader

• Branding opportunities

• Advertising and publicity

• Online recruiting

• Speaking opportunities

Education

• Person-to-person at seminars and workshops

• Original research, best practices and special reports

• Targeted at emerging, middle and senior levels

• Monthly e-zine

• Knowledge Bank and webinars

• Outreach to colleges and trade groups

Tools

• Membership privileges for designated employees

• Access to members-only content and events

• Online collaboration and networking tools

• Members-only membership directory

• Company homepage on newonline.org*

• Group registration management

• Welcome kit for new members

*Title and Foundation levels

Support TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ROI

• Assessment and onboarding

• Scorecarding

• Activation events and conference calls

• Consultation and staff support

• Online member management

Sponsorship

do it for your employees

do it for your bottom line

Sponsor benefits

• Helps recruiting and retention

• Expands and cements business contacts

• Signals your commitment to diversity

• Provides career development for your executives

• Improves industry’s image

• Positions cpg/retail as an industry of choice

Sponsorship

it works

Our leaders say the Networkhas helped them...

get a promotion or new assignment 11.6%

get special recognition at their company 52.9%

raise their industry profile76.4%

Source: Network of Executive Women Leadership Survey, November 2009.

Our leaders say the Networkhas helped their companies...

generate important business contacts76.4%

build business skills 76.4%

inspire change and growth82.3%

Source: Network of Executive Women Leadership Survey, November 2009.

Sponsorship fees

Gold

$15,000

Platinum

$30,000

Title

$60,000

Foundation

$100,000

Sponsorship fees

• Support 15 regional groups with local activities

• Additional services and support staff

• New national conferences

• Robust new website, tools and content

• More members, record attendance

• Lower than 2001 when adjusted for inflation*

* $50,000 in 2001 worth $61,597 today. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sponsorship benefits

Gold Platinum Title Foundation

Network memberships 50 100 200 custom

Recognition online and in print and PR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Members-only events and web content ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Research and best practices support ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

“NEW D&IQ” employee survey ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Regional committee leadership ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Unlimited Job Bank job postings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Panelist at national or regional event regional ✔ ✔ ✔

Activation and scorecard meetings webinar onsite onsite 2 onsite

Invitations to Executive Leaders Forum 2 4 6 10

Sponsorship benefits

Gold Platinum Title Foundation

National conference promotion credits — — $10,000 $20,000

Best practices session (onsite or webinar) webinar 1 1 2

Member engagement teleconferences 1 1 2 4

Complimentary NEW Summit registrations — — 2 5

Seat on NEW Summit committee ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Seat on NEW Diversity and Inclusion Council — ✔ ✔ ✔

Champion recognition for senior executive — — ✔ ✔

Keynote at national event for c-suite officer — — ✔ ✔

Corporate home page on newonline.org — — ✔ ✔

50% off Multicultural Workforce registrations — — — ✔

Seat on NEW Forum steering committee — — ✔ ✔

“At Walmart, diversity is a top priority. NEW provides Walmart and our leadership with a link to executives throughout our industry for networking on leadership development and recruitment, retention, and marketing best practices.”

DeDe PriestSenior Vice PresidentWalmart Stores Inc.

“NEW hosts a number of provocative events, which allow our employees to be stimulated, engaged and network with others...resulting in meaningful business relationships.”

Regenia SteinVP, Trade Strategy and Sales PlanningKraft Foods

“We consider sponsorship an important part of our recruitment. NEW will be a valuable resource...as we work to create a new and exciting corporate culture focused on creating a more inclusive and diverse organization.”

Dorlisa FlurEVP, Strategy and MarketingFamily Dollar

“NEW is the ‘gold standard’ on how companies can engage with professional organizations to maximize their investment.  NEW provides multiple benefits, including unique leadership development opportunities, enhanced networking and business relationships that contribute to our bottom line.”

Tonie LeatherberryPrincipalDeloitte

Network of Executive Women

Advancing women and building business: The first ten years

Month 00, 2010

advancing women, building business

2001-2011