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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T180000
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UID:6970-1783965600-1783974600@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:DC / Horizons Networking Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Heading to Horizons this summer? Join Workforce Matters for a networking dinner to meet peers in town for the conference. Space is limited\, and RSVPs are required. Location will be shared with attendees after RSVPs are received. RSVP here
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/dc-horizons-networking-dinner/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Funder only,In-person event,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155006Z
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UID:6864-1783519200-1783522800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155016Z
CREATED:20260408T212848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155016Z
UID:6891-1782736200-1782741600@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Economic Inclusion Funders Roundtable #2
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Inclusion Funders Roundtable series is a collaborative learning and action initiative convened by the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund in partnership with Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and Workforce Matters.\n\nPlease join us on June 29 at 12:30 pm ET for the second roundtable meeting in this series. \n\nImmigrants contribute to the economic and social fabric of communities but continue to face systemic barriers to accessing good work.  For funders focused on economic opportunity and workforce development\, incorporating immigrant-inclusive strategies into grantmaking can benefit everyone and advance broader institutional missions\, regardless of specific funding priorities and strategies.\n\nWe seek to create a space for funders to come together to learn about opportunities to partner and support economic inclusion solutions for immigrants and refugees. \n\nThis four-part series kicked off in April 2026 and includes an in-person session at GCIR’s 2026 National Convening in October. Our goal is to identify philanthropic strategies that build pathways to good work faster\, strengthen immigrant and worker power\, and expand access to capital for immigrant-led organizations.\n\nObjectives \n\nProvide a structured forum to exchange strategies with and learn from peer funders\nLearn directly from immigrant-led organizations and explore community-rooted approaches\nOffer opportunities to identify collaboration or co-funding \nAlign on what works and what is missing for immigrants’ access to economic opportunity and quality jobs from different funder perspectives \nStrengthen trust-based and participatory approaches that shift power and leadership to immigrant workers\nIdentify high-leverage opportunities for systems change\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\nPhilanthropic institutions\, corporate foundations and employer-linked funders\, family offices and impact investors\, donor collaboratives\, intermediaries\, and philanthropy networks.\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L5lkvHznTHGZo72nA-myhA#/registration
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/economic-inclusion-funders-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155057Z
CREATED:20260417T191616Z
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UID:6900-1781796600-1781800200@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Corporate Grantmaker Leadership Conversation with Abigail Carlton\, LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:This Corporate Grantmaker Leadership Series is designed to bring together corporate grantmakers\, foundation executives\, and philanthropic leaders for candid\, 25-minute conversations about the most pressing issues in workforce and education philanthropy.   Join us for this conversation with Abigail Carlton\, Vice President of Social Impact at LinkedIn. NOTE: This conversation is for grantmakers only. Register here.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/corporate-grantmaker-leadership-conversation-with-abigail-carlton-linkedin/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Leadership Conversation,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155116Z
CREATED:20260325T141932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155116Z
UID:6863-1781100000-1781103600@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155122Z
CREATED:20260212T165118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155122Z
UID:6669-1780498800-1780502400@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Southeast
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers—a new way to connect\, learn\, and problem-solve with peers in your region. These sessions are designed for funders to share what’s working\, tackle common challenges\, and stay plugged into regional opportunities and trends. \nGather with Southeast funders for practical discussion\, shared learning\, and collaboration rooted in local context and community needs. \nIf you’re investing in OR want to invest in one of these states this is the conversation for you: Delaware\, Maryland\, VA\, West Virginia\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Georgia\, Florida\, Alabama\, Mississippi\, Tennessee\, Kentucky\, Arkansas\, Louisiana and Texas. \nPlease note this event is for grantmakers only.  \nRegister: https://share.hsforms.com/1cY1-TyINSYOZviWPm-rfeAc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/regional-office-hours-southeast/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Funder only,Office Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T141613Z
CREATED:20260408T141248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T141613Z
UID:6890-1779357600-1779361200@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Corporate Grantmaker Leadership Conversation with Tia Hodges\, MetLife Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This Spring Workforce Matters is launching a Corporate Grantmaker Leadership Series designed to bring together corporate grantmakers\, foundation executives\, and philanthropic leaders for candid\, 25-minute conversations about the most pressing issues in workforce and education philanthropy.  Join us for this conversation with Tia Hodges\, President & CEO\,  MetLife Foundation\, and Head of Corporate Giving and Volunteerism\, MetLife.  Register here to join the conversation.\n\nIf you’d like to sign up to be notified of future conversations later this Spring or you’d like to suggest speakers\, please complete this form by April 30\, 2026.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/corporate-grantmaker-leadership-conversation-with-tia-hodges-metlife-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Leadership Conversation,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155139Z
CREATED:20260325T141845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155139Z
UID:6862-1778680800-1778684400@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:This affinity group is anchored in our definition of worker-centered strategies: policies and practices that prioritize good jobs\, worker power\, fair treatment\, and equitable opportunities—and are designed with workers\, not for them. This four-part series is intentionally designed to support collective learning and collaboration among grantmakers interested in deepening investments in workers. Sign up here to learn more and receive a calendar invitation to participate!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/worker-centered-strategies-affinity-group-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155146Z
CREATED:20260423T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155146Z
UID:6906-1778583600-1778587200@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Postsecondary Education and Workforce Funders Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you invest at the intersection of postsecondary education and workforce development? Connect with peers to exchange strategies\, investments\, and lessons learned. Sign up to learn more about this group and be notified of future opportunities to get involved. \n  \nThis is our second affinity group meeting of the year. Registration is required\, and participation is limited to grantmaking members.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/postsecondary-education-and-workforce-funders-affinity-group-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155200Z
CREATED:20260311T150302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155200Z
UID:6806-1777550400-1777555800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Economic Inclusion Roundtable Discussion #1
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Inclusion Funders Roundtable series is a collaborative learning and action initiative convened by the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund in partnership with Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and Workforce Matters.\n\nPlease join us on April 30 at 12 pm ET\, when we’ll discuss how funders can support advancing job quality and pathways to good work.\n\nImmigrants contribute to the economic and social fabric of communities but continue to face systemic barriers to accessing good work.  For funders focused on economic opportunity and workforce development\, incorporating immigrant-inclusive strategies into grantmaking can benefit everyone and advance broader institutional missions\, regardless of specific funding priorities and strategies.\n\nWe seek to create a space for funders to come together to learn about opportunities to partner and support economic inclusion solutions for immigrants and refugees. \n\nThis four-part series will kick off in April 2026 and include an in-person session at GCIR’s 2026 National Convening in October. Our goal is to identify philanthropic strategies that build pathways to good work faster\, strengthen immigrant and worker power\, and expand access to capital for immigrant-led organizations.\n\nObjectives \n\nProvide a structured forum to exchange strategies with and learn from peer funders\nLearn directly from immigrant-led organizations and explore community-rooted approaches\nOffer opportunities to identify collaboration or co-funding\nAlign on what works and what is missing for immigrants’ access to economic opportunity and quality jobs from different funder perspectives\nStrengthen trust-based and participatory approaches that shift power and leadership to immigrant workers\nIdentify high-leverage opportunities for systems change\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\nPhilanthropic institutions\, corporate foundations and employer-linked funders\, family offices and impact investors\, donor collaboratives\, intermediaries\, and philanthropy networks.\n\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L5lkvHznTHGZo72nA-myhA
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/immigrant-economic-inclusion-roundtable-discussion-1/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300Z
CREATED:20260219T183043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155300Z
UID:6737-1776880800-1776888000@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Matters Networking Dinner in Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Matters is holding a networking dinner for grantmaking members (supporting members and basic members) in the North Texas region on Wednesday\, April 22 at 6 pm. The location will be convenient to downtown Dallas; details will be sent to confirmed attendees. Space is limited; we encourage you to RSVP early to save your spot! **Please note that attendance at this event is limited to grantmaking members of Workforce Matters.** \nRegister here: https://share.hsforms.com/1UXnpXbASTu-aF5866FnreQc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/workforce-matters-networking-dinner-in-dallas-tx/
CATEGORIES:Funder only,In-person event,Networking
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