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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
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UID:6798-1774440000-1774443600@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Postsecondary Education and Workforce Funders Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Open to grantmakers only. Looking to connect with peers and deepen your engagement with Workforce Matters? Our Affinity Groups and funder conversations offer year-round opportunities to build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate with fellow workforce funders. \nBased on member feedback\, we’ve relaunched and expanded our focus areas. Current groups include: Apprenticeship\, Corporate Funders\, Immigrant Economic Inclusion\, Postsecondary Education + Workforce Development\, Worker-Centered Strategies\, and Workforce Policy. Join the group that’s right for you! Register Here.
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/postsecondary-education-and-workforce-funders-affinity-group-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260218T162327Z
CREATED:20260218T162327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T162327Z
UID:6711-1774958400-1774962000@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:2026 Budget & Tax Policy and Implications for Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:How will federal budget and tax policies impact workers\, families\, and communities? What lies ahead at the federal level and in the states? What’s at stake and in play in 2026? \nBudget and tax policies impact what families have to spend on basic needs and invest in their future\, define the size of the government and its role in the national economy\, and affect the lives of all Americans. \nEconomic Opportunity Funders is hosting a funder briefing in the DC area on March 26-27 to explore these issues and how funders can help meet the challenges of the moment and support bold solutions to build a more inclusive and equitable future. \nWorkforce Matters members are invited to attend this meeting in person or watch a recording and then join in a debrief conversation on March 31 with funder colleagues.Join us on March 31 from 12-1 pm ET for a funder-only follow-up conversation\, featuring speakers from the National Skills Coalition\, to explore workforce policy and budget implications and opportunities for funder engagement. \nThis session is open to staff of philanthropic organizations and philanthropic advisors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration here: https://share.hsforms.com/1IupwD1cCT3StCDd-pKiU_gc2cqp
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/2026-budget-tax-policy-and-implications-for-workforce-development/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181117Z
CREATED:20260403T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181117Z
UID:6879-1775737800-1775741400@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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212436Z
CREATED:20260406T185142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T212436Z
UID:6885-1777390200-1777393800@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Centering Tribal Sovereignty in Workforce Systems and the Role of Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar for funders and field partners will provide two examples from Indian Country of implementing a collective vision and governance model to strengthen workforce programs in Tribal communities.Our speakers will share how a workforce vision for Tribal communities has been organized to both center Tribal community priorities and challenge policies and systems that continue to undermine Tribal sovereignty. We will hear from Native Workforce Partners\, an organization of workforce and education programs serving Native people in New Mexico that supports employment and training programs in both tribal nations and urban centers through a collective group of programs funded by the US Department of Labor under Section 166 or 477 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act\, and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe\, who have focused on implementing a community-designed education and workforce pipeline. Panelists will discuss how their governance structure creates self-determined priorities\, what policies they hope to advance at the state level\, how federal policies have impacted their work to date\, and finally\, how philanthropy has played a role in catalyzing their efforts. This conversation is open to grantmakers and field partners. \nThis will be the first in a series of webinars sponsored by Workforce Matters’ Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities in 2026. For more information on this series\, please email nativenations@workforce-matters.org. Register here today! \nSpeakers: \n\nBernadette Panteah\, Co-chair\, Native Workforce Partners\nMegan Elkins\, Program Officer\, W.K. Kellogg Foundation\nDr. Christine Meyer\, Director of Education\, Coeur d’Alene Tribe
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/centering-tribal-sovereignty-in-workforce-systems-and-the-role-of-philanthropy/
CATEGORIES:Open to all,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155133Z
CREATED:20260408T140351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155133Z
UID:6887-1778673600-1778677200@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Spring Workforce Policy Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our Spring Workforce Policy Update. This briefing is free and open to both funders and field partners. Space is limited\, and registration is required!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/spring-workforce-policy-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Open to all,Policy Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155057Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T144255Z
CREATED:20260605T163859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T144255Z
UID:6946-1782833400-1782833400@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Self-Determination and Innovation: Keys to Transformative Workforce Development in Native Communities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight key findings from the Tribal Workforce Development Toolkit 2.0\, developed by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). It will highlight innovative workforce development approaches in Indian Country and how philanthropy can play a critical role. Register here. 
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/self-determination-and-innovation-keys-to-transformative-workforce-development-in-native-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom (link to be sent upon registration)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155006Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154959Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154953Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154945Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154939Z
CREATED:20260408T140520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154939Z
UID:6888-1787061600-1787151600@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Summer/Fall Workforce Policy Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our summer/fall Workforce Policy Update. This briefing is free and open to both funders and field partners. Space is limited\, and registration is required!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/summer-fall-workforce-policy-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Open to all,Policy Briefing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154909Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T114500
DTSTAMP:20260423T154903Z
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:20260423T154856Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154848Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154841Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154804Z
CREATED:20260408T140708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154804Z
UID:6889-1796738400-1796742000@workforce-matters.org
SUMMARY:Winter Workforce Policy Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join Workforce Matters for our Q4 Workforce Policy Update. This briefing is free and open to both funders and field partners. Space is limited\, and registration is required!
URL:https://workforce-matters.org/event/winter-workforce-policy-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Open to all,Policy Briefing
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