The WOC Community
If you’re a woman of color in the non-profit sector, you may have felt alone in your organization or in your career. If you have looked for a network or support group dedicated to women of color in fundraising and philanthropy, your search ends here—you no longer have to feel alone while working in this sector.
Doing Good and Finding Sisterhood
Our WOC Community is made up of fundraisers, grant officers, philanthropists, leaders, changemakers, volunteers, community builders, advocates, dreamers and more.
We are women of color from many walks of life, bringing our experiences and personal stories to inspire and uplift one another. Overlooked and unheard no more. We are dedicated to celebrating the stories, career achievements, and radiance of our WOC women.
From Our WOC Women
Are you wondering if the WOC Community is the right fit for you? Here’s what our members have to say.
Chandra Harris-McCray
Hope renewed is what Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC) embodies. I stand firmer and deeper in authenticity of sharing my creativity, capacity and brilliance because of WOC. Sacrifice is not an option, and WOC is leading the way resiliently and vibrantly in word and action. It's a story and collective I am grateful to be intersected with and connected to in an effort to penetrate and radiate an undeniable, breathtaking light.
Doria Josma
… Prior to joining WOC, I wasn't too confident about the available resources tailored for women of color because I was never really introduced to any and it always felt as if I had to mine for them, which can be VERY exhausting. Fortunately, I instantly discovered WOCFP last year and I just have to brag on how the Radiant Leadership Institute program has been incredibly impactful in preparing me for my overarching career in philanthropy.
Become a Member
We offer two membership plans for women in different stages of their careers to foster growth and leadership- both designed for the success of women of color in the non-profit sector.
If you are an emerging or mid-career professional, we recommend the Member plan.
For professionals with ten (10) or more years in the field, we recommend the Founder’s Circle plan.
Begin connecting with other women of color in your own communities and across the nation while continuing to grow your career now.
Join the WOC Community.
Member
$100.00 / One (1)-Year Membership
Membership includes:
➤ Professional Development Programming - including Views from the C-Suite and More!*
➤ Exclusive Members-Only Programming and Events*
➤ Member-Rate Event Discounts*
➤ Career Development Tools - including WOC’s custom Career Assessment
➤ Access to WOC Career Center
➤ Networking Opportunities, including the exclusive WOC Connections Week and WOC Connections Workshops, where you can connect with members from around the country
➤ Exclusive members-only opportunity to submit nominations and be recognized as the Wonderful Woman of WOC™
➤ Members-only opportunity to submit articles to WOC Opinions
➤ Exclusive WOC Discounts with Partner Brands
➤ Free admission to WOC’s the WORD webcast
➤ Access to Mentor Match™, a 1 to 1 program where you can grow and learn from a professional woman of color in the field
➤ Access to Check-in Chicas™, where executive level women can work together with an accountability partner to support them in their work
➤ Opportunity to apply to the Radiant Leadership Institute
➤ Access to our book club, WOC Literary Society
➤ Access to Career Match by WOC™, where you can connect directly with recruiters for your next career move
Founder’s Circle
$250.00 / One (1)-Year Membership
Membership includes:
➤ All Member level benefits, in addition to:
➤ Free admission to ALL standard WOC events and programs (excluding Symposium and select special events)
➤ One (1) free personal resume review with feedback
➤ 25% discount to the WOC Store and Philanthrotees
➤ Free Gift
➤ Special listing on the WOC website
➤ One (1) free WOC at Work: Opportunities job board listing for your business or organization or another organization of your choice*
➤ 50% discount to the annual WOC Symposium
➤ Admission to two (2) Executive Roundtable discussions with WOC’s founder and select special guests in fundraising and philanthropic leadership
*You can gift this to a non-profit that seeks to find talented fundraising and philanthropy candidates via the WOC at Work job board
By purchasing a Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® membership, you agree to the Membership Agreement Policy.
Join the Greater NY Local Chapter
We are thrilled to announce the launch of local chapters for Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)! This will allow us to strengthen our mission and provide more localized support, resources, and networking opportunities to our members.
Gift a Membership
If you are interested in gifting a WOC membership or purchasing multiple one (1) year memberships, please reach out to us at info@yfj-consulting.com.
Event Safety
*We care about your safety.
That's why WOC has tapped in to the “heart” of technology, providing you with programming and opportunities to connect even during the Coronavirus pandemic. This is why all events are currently planned for virtual format (webinar, Zoom, online) until further notice. We cannot wait to see you in-person with coast to coast events planned as soon as possible and safe to do so!
FAQs
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WOC memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
To cancel your membership, please e-mail the WOC team. -
Yes— learn more about our Membership Agreement Policy.
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Our primary criteria for membership is to be a woman of color in fundraising or philanthropy professions.
We also welcome those who support, celebrate and champion women of color in fundraising or philanthropy professions.
Learn more about our Allies in Action Membership Network™ for supporters who are not women of color.