what we’re up to 2022 Workforce Grantmakers Directory Early in the new year, Workforce Matters will be releasing our first Workforce Grantmakers Directory to help our members find + connect with peer grantmakers who share their interests. You must opt in by December 31st to have your information included in the directory + receive Read more
what we’re up to Funder Briefing with the U.S. Department of Labor Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 | 2:30-3:30pm ET Calling all funders! Join NFG’s Funders for a Just Economy for a briefing with the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 from 2:30-3:30pm Eastern Time. At the event, Read more
Interested in helping Workforce Matters shape the future direction of our work? Workforce Matters seeks to engage a consultant to facilitate an organizational planning process that helps our leadership determine the most efficient, equitable, and effective operating model to advance our mission, meet members’ needs, support continued growth, and increase Read more
what we’re up to Workforce Grantmaking in Native + Indigenous Communities Peer to Peer Discussion Does your foundation make grants to support workforce development in Native or Indigenous communities? Are you interested in expanding collaboration with and support for Native and Indigenous communities? Connect with Workforce Matters and peer grantmakers Read more
You asked and we listened: In 2022, Workforce Matters will be releasing a new Workforce Grantmakers Directory to help you find – and connect! – with peer grantmakers who share your interests. You must opt in to have your information included in the directory + receive your free copy. If you’d like to participate, Read more
In 2017, the Steering Committee of Workforce Matters took a step back from business-as-usual and launched our multi-year, ongoing racial equity journal. Since that time, we’ve convened several working groups, revamping our Mission and Vision, hosted a series of webinars featuring a race-explicit examination of workforce policies and practices, released Read more
Workforce Matters is accepting nominations for our Steering Committee now through December 3, 2021. Steering Committee members serve two-year terms and provide oversight and strategic direction for the activities of the Workforce Matters network. Please consider applying to serve if you’re interested in: Suggesting topics for future learning opportunities and events Getting to Read more
Earlier this year, a few of our Steering Committee members asked Workforce Matters if we could compile and share some resources on Income Share Agreements and Career Impact Bonds. In our scan, we looked at two related – but different – financing models for education and training: An income share agreement Read more
what we’re up to Career Coaching Grantmaking Discussion Does your foundation invest in career coaching strategies? Interested in connecting with peer grantmakers to compare notes, share lessons learned from your investments, and discuss how to sustain and scale coaching? Please join us Friday, November 12th at 1 pm CT for Read more
what we’re up to October Office Hours are Friday, 10/08 Are you new to Workforce Matters? Just looking for information about how to get more involved? Join us for one of our monthly Office Hours, where you’ll have an opportunity to share information about your interests, learn more about Workforce Read more