How to Get Involved with Women in Music

Women in Music (WIM) offers three main ways to participate: becoming a member, becoming a partner, and making a donation. Which one fits you depends on whether you're an individual looking for career resources and community, an organization seeking sponsorship or partnership, or someone who simply wants to support the mission financially. WIM is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1985, so donations and membership dues both fuel its work.

Become a Member

Membership is the path for individuals — and it's explicitly open to a broad range of people, not just women.

Who it's for: WIM describes its members as "a diverse group of individuals, organizations and companies" spanning "all stages in a career — from students to seasoned industry veterans." The community includes record label executives, music-tech entrepreneurs, artist managers, songwriters, musicians, attorneys, recording engineers, agents, publicists, studio owners, music publishers, marketers, and more. Allies are welcome too — the site frames membership as "a supportive community of women and allies."

What you get:

• Education & career development — exclusive events run by WIM's HQ and global chapter teams, from LA to Japan
• Global network — access to industry professionals ranging from C-suite executives to students seeking mentors
• All WIM benefits — the full set of member resources

How to join: Use the "Become a Member" / "Join Us" option on the site. The page does not list pricing or payment details, so check the membership page directly for current dues and terms.

Best fit if: you want career development, mentorship connections, or a professional community in the music industry.

Become a Partner

Partnership is the route for companies and organizations that want to support WIM's work at a structural level.

Ways to partner, per the site:

• Support a specific global initiative
• Sponsor a local chapter or event series
• Create a big-picture partnership to support equity in the music industry

How to start: Contact the Partnerships Team through the site's partnership contact option. The page doesn't publish partnership tiers, pricing, or deliverables, so those details come from the team directly.

Best fit if: you represent a brand, label, or organization and want visibility or impact tied to a specific initiative, chapter, or event series.

Make a Donation

Donation is the simplest way to contribute if you don't need member benefits or a partnership arrangement.

What to know: WIM is a 501(c)3 non-profit "fueled by membership dues and donations." The site states that donating supports positive change in the music industry and beyond. As a 501(c)3, WIM is a U.S. tax-exempt organization — but confirm deductibility specifics for your own situation, since the page doesn't spell out tax details.

How to give: Use the "Make a donation" option on the site. No payment platforms or amounts are listed on the page, so go to the donation flow for current options.

Best fit if: you want to support the mission without a membership or sponsorship commitment.

Comparing the Three Paths

Finding Your Local Chapter

WIM operates 25 chapters around the world, and growing — from LA to Japan. If you want in-person events and a local network, use the "Find your chapter" option to locate one near you. If there isn't one in your area, the site notes you can apply to start a chapter.

A Practical Way to Decide

• Want career resources and a professional network? → Join as a member.
• Represent an organization and want sponsored visibility? → Contact the Partnerships Team.
• Just want to support the mission? → Donate.
• Want local, in-person involvement? → Find your chapter first, then decide on membership.

Because the site doesn't publish dues, partnership terms, or donation amounts, treat those as open questions to resolve on the relevant page or with the WIM team before committing.