We are
BUILDING AN ECOSYSTEM
TO CREATE IMPACT
Investing in women benefits all.
W4W is creating a community of businesses, nonprofits and strategic partners committed to helping more women enter and stay in the workforce – attaining financial independence. Together we are elevating awareness around the impact created for all of society when we empower and elevate marginalized women. We are broadening the discourse and attracting more resources devoted to helping more women enter and stay in the workforce.
Our expanded network includes these communities:
Through the growth of our ecosystem we are creating impact in two key areas:
1. we BUILD CAPACITY
2. we EXPAND NETWORKS
We BUILD CAPACITY
We have coordinated over 1,000+ Skill Based
Volunteering Hours in 2021
OUR IMPACT
Women gain new knowledge and skills
Nonprofits gain new systems, strategies, tools
Business member employees hone or gain new skills
2021 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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I have gained a lot of confidence for the next time I go for
an interview. Grateful for a space like this for women.
– Program Participant
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W4W gives us invaluable tools – a network of support, access to resources we wouldn’t ordinarily have since we are a small organization with a limited budget…”
– Melissa Norden, Executive Director, Bottomless Closet
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It has been a wonderful opportunity to apply my skill sets and expertise in a completely different environment and client context! A unique opportunity to gain new leadership and client management skills outside of a traditional environment.”
– ZS Employee
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Through the Working for Women community, we were able to learn from incredible experts focused on women’s issues, gender equality and the future of how gender relates to our lives across all facets of our society and economy – and we were able to go beyond the status quo and into a fearless exploration of new ideas.
– Elyssa Dole, Senior Director, NationSwell
we EXPAND NETWORKS
OUR IMPACT
Women have more access to quality programs to enhance skills
Nonprofits gain new constituents, donors, participants, advocates, resources
Business members make a commitment to women’s economic empowerment
2021 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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All workshop attendees highly rate their experience with our programs and would recommend them to future participants.
– 2021 Program Participant Surveys
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The partnership brings us value by creating a space for meaningful connections with EDs of other organizations dedicated to women’s empowerment and workforce development in particular.”
– Arielle Kandel, Founder & CEO, New Women New Yorkers
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As a purpose-driven company, we choose W4W as our social impact partner. Our reputation is tied to our choice so it’s important to know we’re aligned in shared values, ethics, and integrity. W4W was our number one pick. We’ve not looked back.”
– Rose Chan, Founder & Principal, Scout