A National Community for Women leading Businesses into the future
Membership in Forje is Intentional
This is not a general networking group. It is a curated community designed to support women navigating senior leadership, growth, transition, and legacy in a rapidly changing world of work.
Who Forje Is For
Forje membership is open to women who are:
Senior leaders, executives, directors, partners, or business owners
Women leading teams, divisions, functions, or organizations
High-performing professionals navigating executive-level responsibility
Women navigating leadership pivots, transitions, or reinvention
Members come from finance, operations, technology, healthcare, professional services, government, and entrepreneurial ventures across the country.
What Membership Includes
Access to the Executive Roundtable Signature Series
Invitations to member-only events, conferences, and retreats
Opportunities for visibility, recognition, and leadership spotlighting
Connection to a national network of trusted peers
Priority access to programs such as The Pivot and leadership
development initiatives
Digital library of innovative content for women executives by industry leaders
How to Join
Forje membership begins with an application to ensure alignment and community integrity.
Complete the Membership Interest Form
Application review
and follow-up
Membership invitation and onboarding
This process allows us to protect the quality, confidentiality, and value of the Forje experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to become a member?
Forje is designed for women serving in executive leadership roles across corporate, nonprofit, government, higher education, and entrepreneurial organizations. Our members are decision-makers, strategic leaders, and women preparing for greater executive responsibility.
Is Forje a networking organization?
No. Relationships are built naturally, but Forje is much more than networking. Our focus is meaningful executive conversations, strategic thinking, leadership growth, and a trusted community where women help shape the future of leadership and business.
What is included with membership?
Members receive executive experiences, leadership assessments, curated events, exclusive resources, thought leadership opportunities, a private member community, annual publications, and additional executive development experiences throughout the year.
How much does membership cost?
Annual membership is $2,250 and includes year-round access to member programming, executive experiences, assessments, resources, and exclusive opportunities.
What types of events does Forje offer?
Our signature experiences include Executive Roundtables, The Wealth Table, The Pivot, the State of the Women Executive Address, networking experiences, retreats, and other exclusive member events throughout the year.
Can my company sponsor my membership?
Yes. Many organizations invest in executive development for their women leaders. Corporate membership and partnership opportunities allow organizations to support their executives while demonstrating a commitment to leadership advancement.
How can my organization partner with Forje?
Organizations can partner through corporate memberships, program sponsorships, event partnerships, and thought leadership collaborations. Partnerships provide meaningful visibility and authentic engagement with a national community of executive women.
Is membership open year-round?
Yes. Applications are accepted throughout the year, with member onboarding occurring on a rolling basis.
Are events offered virtually or in person?
Forje offers both virtual and in-person experiences, allowing members from across the country to participate while also creating opportunities for meaningful face-to-face connection.