About Us
Workforce Matters is the only national network of workforce grantmakers, working together to strengthen workforce development philanthropy and advance equitable outcomes. Learn how you can join us!
Membership
Workforce Matters offers membership options for grantmakers and nongrantmakers (field partners).
Grantmaker Membership
Grantmakers can choose between Basic (free) and Supporting (paid) levels of membership.
Basic membership is open to any individual working as a staff member, philanthropic advisor or consultant to a private, independent, family, or corporate foundation; a corporate giving program; a community foundation or other grantmaking public charity; a funder collaborative; a giving circle; or a United Way.
Supporting membership is open to institutional grantmakers that give at least $25,000 annually to workforce development. Eligible grantmaking institutions include: private, independent, family, or corporate foundation; a corporate giving program; a community foundation or other grantmaking public charity; a funder collaborative; a giving circle; or a United Way. Membership dues are based on a grantmaker’s total annual grantmaking.
Whether you choose to join at the Basic or Supporting membership level, all grantmakers have access to the following member benefits:
- Membership in the only national network of workforce funders
- Bi-weekly newsletters
- Informational webinars
- Peer to peer learning opportunities such as working groups and topical affinity groups
- Networking opportunities
- Learning labs (fee may apply)
- Site visits (fee may apply)
- Events including our Further Together conference (fees apply)
Supporting Members have additional benefits including:
- Quarterly Supporting Member newsletters
- Free access to learning labs
- Discounted rate for site visits
- Member networking events and conference with priority registration at free or discounted rate
- Free access to Candid’s Foundation Maps
- Leadership opportunities including serving on the steering committee and ad hoc committees, contributing guest blog posts, and helping to shape our programming
- Recognition in external communications
- Supporting Member Directory
- Unlimited number of staff have access to membership benefits
Field Partner Membership
Nongrantmakers (staff of nonprofits or government agencies, consultants, policy/advocacy makers, or anyone who is interested in learning about workforce development trends and innovation) are welcome to sign up for a free Field Partner Membership that provides access to our bi-weekly newsletter and select learning opportunities.