
Engage employers to take purposeful steps to move women and gender minorities into leadership positions and improve company culture using an intersectional gender-based lens
Set the Standard
- Build stronger leaders - Flexible framework that supports equity & culture
- Stay ahead - cutting-edge tools, compliance resources, & peer collaboration
- Boost you brand - attract top talent & show up as a community leader

What is P.O.W.E.R.
P.O.W.E.R. (Positioning Organizations & Women to Excel & Rise) is a program of the WNY Women’s Foundation that helps employers grow bold leaders, strengthen workplace culture, and move toward balanced representation at every level.
How It Works
P.O.W.E.R. is an 18-month process that includes:
- A customized P.O.W.E.R. Pathway with 30 measurable actions
- Data tracking at the start, middle, and end to measure progress
- Quarterly Learning Collaboratives with other WNY employers
- One-on-one support from the ALL IN team
- A final review to qualify for the P.O.W.E.R. Seal

Outcomes
- More balanced representation in leadership
- Stronger workplace culture and employee engagement
- Better retention and recruitment
- Public recognition for walking the walk—not just talking it