Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities Listening Session (1)
Workforce Matters is holding this listening session to hear from Native-led organizations providing workforce development services and programs in Native Nations and communities. What challenges are you currently facing, and what support do you most need as you navigate this period of uncertainty? Join either the session on April 15 Read more…
Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities Listening Session (2)
Workforce Matters is holding this listening session to hear from Native-led organizations providing workforce development services and programs in Native Nations and communities. What challenges are you currently facing, and what support do you most need as you navigate this period of uncertainty? Join either the session on April 15 Read more…
Closed-Door Working Meeting for Workforce Funders
Join Workforce Matters at a closed-door funder meeting at NSC's Skills Summit: Workforce Matters and National Skills Coalition are co-hosting a closed-door working meeting for workforce grantmakers this year at the Skills Summit to discuss how philanthropy can support policy and advocacy in the current environment at the federal and state levels. Funder Read more…
Workforce 101: An Overview of Public Workforce System Funding and Infrastructure
You are invited to register for Workforce Matters' newest webinar--Workforce 101: An Overview of Public Workforce System Funding and Infrastructure. Designed specifically for workforce grantmakers who wish to better understand the workforce sector, this informative webinar will cover: The major federal programs that created and support the infrastructure of the Read more…
Postsecondary + Workforce Funders Conversation
Do you invest at the intersection of postsecondary education and workforce development? Please join your peers for a conversation about current issues and trends and to identify opportunities for future learning! Email info@workforce-matters.org for registration information.
Networking Dinner @JFF Horizons/New Orleans
Workforce Matters is hosting a networking dinner for funder members who are attending Horizons in New Orleans. Please reach out to info@workforce-matters.org to RSVP or request more information.
Trust Based Philanthropy learning series
This Summer, Workforce Matters launched a new peer-to-peer learning lab as a community of practice for grantmakers interested in learning how to apply the principles of Trust-Based Philanthropy practically. These sessions are open to applicants only. June 4, 2025 @ 2-3:30pm ET June 18, 2025 @ 2-3:30pm ET July 9, Read more…
Los Angeles Funder Networking Event
Workforce Matters is hosting a meet-up for Los Angeles-area funders. Please email info@workforce-matters.org for more information or to RSVP.
Postsecondary + Workforce Funders Conversation (Part 2)
Do you invest at the intersection of postsecondary education and workforce development? Please join your peers for a conversation about current issues and trends and to identify opportunities for future learning! Email info@workforce-matters.org for registration information.
Corporate Grantmaker Conversation – AI, Population-Specific Data and Communicating Impact
Are you a corporate grantmaker? Interested in connecting with your peers investing in workforce, education and career pathways? Join this conversation with like-minded peers for an engaging conversation about AI, population-specific data and communicating impact. Register here to join the discussion.
Peer Learning Strategy Session 4: Investing in Disability Justice and Inclusion in Workforce Development
Join a conversation with Elaine Katz of The Kessler Foundation and Tuquan Harrison of The James Irvine Foundation. Tuquan and Elaine will share more about their respective commitments to investing in Disability Justice and Inclusion in Workforce Development, how they’ve partnered together and why they are strong advocates for prioritizing Read more…
Peer Learning Strategy Session 3: Advancing Workforce Equity – What it looks like in 2025
Join a conversation with Lauren King of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Anna Fontus of ECMC Foundation, Parisa Fatehi-Weeks of Indeed, and other corporate and foundation leaders about what it is like to continue to support efforts that advance workforce equity in these changing times. In this conversation you will share Read more…