Discover Membership in Nova Sorella
Strength in Sisterhood. Empowered Women. Impacted Communities.
Who is Nova Sorella?
Nova Sorella is an exclusive sisterhood of educated, professional women from all walks of life, committed to a lifelong journey of service, scholarship, and profound sisterhood. Drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of historically Black sororities, we cultivate a global network and powerful support system for personal and professional excellence.
Membership in Nova Sorella is an opportunity to join a community of like-minded leaders dedicated to upholding our founding values and effecting tangible change in our communities and the world.
What Nova Sorella Members Do
Service & Impact Through Our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust
Economic Development
Promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building initiatives within the female community.
Educational Development
Sponsoring scholarships, educational workshops, and promoting academic excellence for all ages.
International Awareness and Involvement
Supporting global initiatives and educating our community on international issues.
Physical and Mental Health
Advocating for better health outcomes and promoting holistic wellness.
Political Awareness and Involvement
Engaging in civic action, voter mobilization, and public policy advocacy to ensure justice and equality.
Focused Local Impact: Through local alumnae chapters we implement these programs on a broad, mature scale, including direct involvement in sponsoring and mentoring local youth programs to support the next generation of young women.
Benefits of Being a Nova Sorella Sister
Being a member means securing a lifelong investment in your personal and professional growth, supported by a powerful network.
Strength in Sisterhood and Lifelong Support
- Authentic, Lifelong Bonds: Forge authentic, lifelong bonds with hundreds of thousands of educated, professional Black women across the globe.
- Sustained Support System: Gain a consistent community that extends beyond your collegiate years, offering emotional and practical support through major life events, personal challenges, and professional transitions.
- Global Connection: Maintain access to our full, international body, allowing for seamless connection and membership transfer wherever your career or life takes you.
Empowerment & Professional Excellence
- Leadership Development: Access various leadership training, workshops, and opportunities to serve in chapter and national leadership roles.
- Professional Networking: Join a group of like-minded professionals with demonstrated professional, entrepreneurial, or leadership experience, offering invaluable mentorship and career guidance.
- Commitment to Excellence: Be part of an environment that motivates members toward academic excellence and continuous intellectual growth.
Service, Advocacy, and Legacy
- Tangible Impact: Fulfill your commitment to uplift at-risk communities by actively participating in and leading impactful service, outreach, and philanthropic programs.
- Advocacy and Change: Utilize the sorority as a platform for social activism, advocating for social justice and equality, and influencing public policy.
- Contribute to a Rich Legacy: Contribute to a century-long legacy of a historically Black sorority dedicated to public service and profound sisterhood.
Celebrating Our Sisters
Appreciation and Excellence Programs
Nova Sorella hosts events and implements programs specifically to celebrate the excellence of its members. Our appreciation is designed to invest into the sisters' success and well-being, ensuring they feel the collective power of Nova Sorella working for them.
Focus on Empowerment and Professional Growth
Since Nova Sorella is built on Leadership and connecting like-minded professionals, our appreciation invests directly back into careers and personal development.
- The "Emerald Exchange" Skill Workshop: We hire a high-value expert (e.g., an executive coach, a business owner) to run a private, members-only workshop, providing direct, immediate value that members would normally pay hundreds of dollars for on their own.
- LinkedIn/Headshot Stipend: We offer an annual stipend to offset the cost of professional photography for their LinkedIn profile or resume, a tangible professional investment.
- Rose Gold Recognition Program: We established a formal system to anonymously recommend each other for workplace or community achievements, awarding a small, high-quality, rose-gold-themed gift monthly.
Enhance Sisterhood and Support
Our Strength in Sisterhood motto prioritizes genuine connection and support, especially given the professional nature of the membership.
- Sister-to-Sister Dues Offset: A portion of the treasury is used to anonymously and randomly cover the annual dues for one or two active sisters experiencing financial strain—the ultimate show of Support and Unity.
- All-Expenses-Paid Social Event: We dedicate a social budget to one high-quality, elegant social event that is zero cost to the members (e.g., a catered dinner, a high-tea), emphasizing a luxurious, stress-free bonding experience.
- Personalized Milestone Cards: Hand-written cards are sent to celebrate significant personal milestones (new job, promotion, birth of a child, etc.), making the sisterhood feel personal, not just administrative.
High-Impact Recognition and Ceremony
A formal ceremony elevates appreciation and aligns with the Crest's symbol of the Queen's Crown.
- The Queen's Crown Annual Service Award: At a formal gathering, we give special recognition to sisters who far exceeded the service commitment. The award goes beyond a plaque, offering a special retreat spot or a gift certificate for a high-end spa treatment to help them "renew" from their service.
- Founding Board Thank You Letter: The Founding Board personally drafts a sincere letter to every member after the first year, providing transparency by listing the collective impact achieved (e.g., funds raised, total service hours), directly correlating dues to the mission.
Ready to Join Our Sisterhood?
Become part of a legacy of empowered women making a difference in communities worldwide.