Further Together: Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy will be Workforce Matters’ third national conference of grantmakers in the Workforce Matters network. This October, we’ll bring together grantmakers to:
  • Learn from national experts and peer grantmakers about timely issues, promising practices, and innovations in supporting workers and learners.
  • Connect and network with colleagues from across the nation.
  • Explore opportunities for collaboration.
Registration closes September 30.
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News and Events

Sept 16th News + Updates from Workforce Matters

By Sarah Oldmixon | September 17, 2020

on our calendars Talent Finance U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is kicking off a series of virtual forums to launch their newest initiative, Talent Finance. The event series will Read more

Member Update: Microsoft grant for Black- and African American-led nonprofits

By Sarah Oldmixon | September 2, 2020

Microsoft recently opened preliminary applications for the community skills program, part of its larger commitment to address racial injustice. The program will award up to 50 unrestricted, cash grants of up to $100,000 per year Read more

Highlights from the Week of August 31, 2020

By Sarah Oldmixon | August 31, 2020

on our calendars Managing for Economic and Social Justice Aug 31 6pm eastern | MIT Sloan  A candid discussion with three inspiring executives who are committed to creating good, accessible jobs for workers in contexts Read more

Guest Post: How Can Philanthropic Funders Advance Equity for Immigrant and Refugee Workers?

By Sarah Oldmixon | August 6, 2020

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 By: Monica Munn Monica Munn is Senior Director of the Mariam Assefa Fund at World Education Services and member of the Steering Committee of Workforce Matters. Founded in 1974, World Education Services Read more

Highlights for the Week of June 22, 2020

By Workforce Matters | June 22, 2020

This week’s events include: On Tuesday, June 23rd Associated Black Charities will be hosting the webinar SOS: Supporting Black and Non-Black Workers of Color in the Age of COVID-19. Click here to learn more and Read more

06/30/20 Webinar: Approaches to Virtual Work-based Learning and CTE: Practices and Considerations

By Workforce Matters | June 18, 2020

Join Workforce Matters, Economic Opportunity Funders, Grantmakers for Thriving Youth, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Youth Transition Funders Group for a webinar exploring approaches to virtual work-based learning and career Read more

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The Fund for Workforce Equity is a pooled fund organized by Workforce Matters to spark innovative strategies to center workers and learners of color in the design and implementation of workforce policies and programs.

We announced our second round of grantees in March 2025. Read more about them on the Fund for Workforce Equity website.

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About Workforce Matters

Workforce Matters is a national network of grantmakers that draws on expert and practitioner knowledge and works together to strengthen workforce development philanthropy such that it empowers workers, learners, and job seekers to realize their full potential; dismantles inequities based on race, gender, ability, and other individual characteristics; and advances equitable education and employment outcomes for youth and adults.

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