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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
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/New_York:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
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/Chicago:20260618T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260417T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155057Z
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/Chicago:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
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:20260708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260325T142015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155006Z
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:20260729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260403T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154959Z
UID:6882-1785328200-1785331800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Affinity Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our apprenticeship affinity group meetings this year! These one-hour calls will provide funders with the opportunity to learn and share about grantmaking that expands and strengthens apprenticeship opportunities. This group will meet 3 times in 2026 – April 9\, July 29\, and December 1. Register today.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/apprenticeship-affinity-group-meetings-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260212T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154953Z
UID:6670-1786456800-1786460400@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Southwest/West
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. \nJoin grantmakers across the West and Southwest to explore emerging priorities\, build relationships\, and support stronger outcomes across the region. \nIf you’re investing in OR want to invest in one of these states this is the conversation for you:  \nArizona\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Texas  \nMontana\, Idaho\, Wyoming\, Colorado\, Utah\, Nevada\, California\, Oregon\, Washington\, Alaska\, and Hawaii  \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-southwest-west/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Funder only,Office Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260325T142108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154945Z
UID:6865-1786543200-1786546800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Worker-Centered Strategies Affinity Group: Session 4
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-4/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260423T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154909Z
UID:6907-1790769600-1790773200@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. \nThis is our third 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T114500
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260408T213445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154903Z
UID:6892-1792664100-1792669500@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Economic Inclusion Funders Roundtable #3 (In-person)
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\nThe third meeting of the Roundtable will be held in conjunction with GCIR’s National Conference. Please see www.gcir.org for more information about registration. \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?\nPhilanthropic institutions\, corporate foundations and employer-linked funders\, family offices and impact investors\, donor collaboratives\, intermediaries\, and philanthropy networks.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/immigrant-economic-inclusion-funders-roundtable-3-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260212T165407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154856Z
UID:6671-1794405600-1794409200@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Regional Office Hours for Grantmakers: Midwest
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. \nEngage with Midwest peers to discuss challenges\, spotlight innovative approaches\, and deepen connections across the funding ecosystem. \nRegister: https://share.hsforms.com/1cY1-TyINSYOZviWPm-rfeAc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/regional-office-hours-midwest/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Funder only,Office Hours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260403T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154848Z
UID:6883-1796128200-1796131800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Affinity Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our apprenticeship affinity group meetings this year! These one-hour calls will provide funders with the opportunity to learn and share about grantmaking that expands and strengthens apprenticeship opportunities. This group will meet 3 times in 2026 – April 9\, July 29\, and December 1. Register today.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/apprenticeship-affinity-group-meetings-3/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063515
CREATED:20260408T213702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154841Z
UID:6893-1796297400-1796302800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Economic Inclusion Funders Roundtable #4
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 December 3 at 12:30 pm ET for the last 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 included 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/immigrant-economic-inclusion-funders-roundtable-4/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Funder only
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