Cleveland, Ohio

Where all women create, lead and thrive.

Sisters of Economic Action empowers women of Cleveland through professional development and networking while actively supporting our dedication to financial freedom and sisterhood.

Sisters of Economic Action circular emblem with two overlapping faces and the letters S, E, A

What we do

Three ways the work moves

Reclaim Our Wealth

Financial education, cooperative economics, real estate literacy and small business support in historically disinvested Cleveland neighborhoods.

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Leaders of Color NTA

A capacity-building program for nonprofit leaders of color: strategic planning, fundraising and branding. Applications are open.

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Gatherings

Four networking events across Northeast Ohio and five professional development sessions a year — skills plus the people who make them stick.

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What's next

2026 — 2027

28Mar · 2026

Tea Party Fundraiser

Our spring ask — a raised cup and a full table.

Fundraiser
Aug2026

Pilot Nonprofit Technical Assistance Cohort

The first cohort of the Leaders of Color Nonprofit Technical Assistance Program: strategic planning, fundraising and branding.

CohortPilot
17Oct · 2026

Diasporic Wealth Info Session

Virtual · 10:00–11:30am

Learn about the Pilot Diasporic Wealth Cohort, cross-border money, identity and legacy.

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Info sessionCohort
07Nov · 2026

Diasporic Wealth Info Session

Virtual · 10:00–11:30am

Open conversation about the Pilot Diasporic Wealth Cohort and partnership opportunities.

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Info sessionCohort
26Jan · 2027

Diasporic Wealth Info Session

Virtual · 6:00–7:30pm

Learn about the Pilot Diasporic Wealth Cohort, cross-border money, identity and legacy.

Register on Eventbrite →
Info sessionCohort
Feb–Mar2027

Pilot Diasporic Wealth Cohort

Cross-border money, identity and legacy, with a full program explanation for the community.

diasporicwealth.org →
CohortPilot
Summer2027

Sankofa Delegation

An immersion trip abroad. Dependent on funding.

Delegation

The record

2025, on the calendar

30Jan · 2025

Kick Off

Dr. Aircia Steed · Evelyn Burnett

Cleveland, OH

NetworkingPhotography
19Mar · 2025

Navigating Workplace Discrimination as a Woman of Color

Speakers: Lauren · Anne — SEA: Rosie

CoHatch Ohio City · 6–8pm

Professional developmentVideo
16Apr · 2025

Women of Color and Finances

Speaker: Tabby — SEA: Rosie

CoHatch Beachwood · 6–8pm

Professional development
02Aug · 2025

Golf Clinic

SEA: Kish

Shawnee Hills Park · 10am–12pm

Volunteer support on site for set up.

NetworkingPhotography

Come to the table.

Join a gathering, nominate a Star of the Month, or fund a cohort seat for someone who can't cover it.