Workforce Development

Workforce Development connects 25 indexed resources on Causeartist, including 10 companys and 15 funders. This cross-directory hub helps you scan startups and capital providers working on workforce development without switching between separate company and funder archives. Open linked profiles for full impact narratives, or explore topic hubs and editorial coverage for deeper context.

Companies (10 companies)

Break Through. Rise Up.

EducationB Corp United States

We make technology with a purpose—designed to last longer, perform better, and make a real impact.

Circular EconomyEducationEnvironment & ConservationB Corp Netherlands

Global freelance platform connecting 800,000+ employers with expert talent worldwide.

Community DevelopmentEducationUnited States

Dignified data work that makes AI more inclusive.

AI & TechnologySocial EnterpriseIndia

The Global Experteering Network.

Community DevelopmentEducationImpact FinanceUnited States

Pioneer Human Services

Breaking barriers for justice-involved individuals.

Community DevelopmentEducationUnited States

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Funders & Investors (15 funders)

Atlassian Foundation

The Atlassian Foundation brings together funding, people, and products from Atlassian to unleash the potential of social impact teams, with a particular focus on organizations changing lives through education. They contribute 1% of Atlassian's equity, profit, tools, and employee time to support nonprofits and social enterprises, offering 50-100% discounts on Atlassian apps and free support to qualifying organizations. Their mission is to unleash the potential of social impact teams, especially those focused on educational transformation, by taking a partner-centric approach that combines resources to drive impact. The Foundation operates on principles of building long-term partnerships, planning for scale, making fewer but bolder moves, and openly sharing their learnings with the broader impact community. The Foundation has made significant impact in the nonprofit ecosystem, having donated over $85 million and empowered more than 12,500 nonprofits worldwide with free or discounted tools. They co-founded the Pledge 1% movement, which encourages other businesses to commit resources to social good, amplifying their influence beyond their direct contributions and helping to establish a new approach to corporate philanthropy.

Community DevelopmentEducationSustainable Food & AgricultureAustralia

Backstage Capital

Venture Capital

Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm that invests exclusively in startup founders who identify as women, people of color, and/or LGBTQ. The firm addresses the stark reality that less than 10% of all venture capital deals go to these underrepresented groups, viewing this disparity as a significant investment opportunity rather than a pipeline problem. The organization operates through direct investments and has expanded to include the Backstage Accelerator program, which provides $100,000 in capital for 5% equity along with a three-month program featuring mentorship, community building, and co-working space. Their mission centers on the belief that underrepresented founders are underestimated and have the greatest potential for unlocking innovation and creating valuable businesses. Backstage Capital has made a measurable impact in the venture ecosystem by democratizing access to capital for historically excluded founders. Led by Managing Partner Arlan Hamilton, who personally identifies as a woman, person of color, and LGBTQ, the firm has created pathways for diverse entrepreneurs while building a global community of local accelerator programs. Their work challenges traditional venture capital practices and demonstrates that diversity drives stronger business outcomes and more innovative ideas.

EducationImpact FinanceUnited States

Doris Duke Foundation

Doris Duke Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation dedicated to building a more creative, equitable, and sustainable future. Established through the legacy of philanthropist Doris Duke, the foundation supports initiatives across arts and culture, environmental conservation, child well-being, medical research, and cross-cultural understanding. The foundation invests in artists, researchers, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and institutions working to advance creativity, strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, protect natural ecosystems, and foster social progress.

Arts, Culture & MediaCommunity DevelopmentEnvironment & ConservationNew Jersey, United States

Global Good Fund

The Global Good Fund is a nonprofit social enterprise that identifies high-potential social impact leaders and accelerates their success through executive mentorship, professional leadership coaching, and capital. They focus on entrepreneurs tackling five key social issues: economic mobility, education, environment, financial inclusion, and health. Built by social entrepreneurs for social entrepreneurs, the organization operates through multiple channels including nonprofit programs, consulting services, and an impact fund, with proceeds from their consultancy and fund donated back to support more programs. Their proprietary development methods are designed to grow leaders who can achieve greater social impact. The Global Good Fund serves as a social impact accelerator that believes growing leaders is the most effective strategy for solving complex social problems and achieving global good. Their impact ecosystem creates a sustainable model where successful entrepreneurs can pay it forward, creating a ripple effect of sustainable community impact across their global network of change-makers.

Community DevelopmentEducationSocial EnterpriseUnited States

Greenlight Fund

GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit network that matches local communities' unmet needs with evidence-based social innovations. They actively engage with local communities to identify gaps not being addressed and invite best-in-class nonprofits uniquely suited to tackle these challenges. Their mission centers on investing in community-driven change by partnering with local communities to tackle barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving inclusive prosperity. They operate through a network of sites across multiple cities, working directly with communities to understand their specific needs before bringing in proven solutions. As a national network spanning over a decade of operations, GreenLight Fund has established itself as a significant player in the social innovation ecosystem. Their approach of centering racial equity and focusing on inclusive prosperity positions them as an important bridge between evidence-based interventions and community-identified needs, helping to scale effective solutions across diverse urban markets.

Community DevelopmentEducationSocial EnterpriseUnited States

GTIA FoundationNew

Foundation, Grantmaker

GTIA Foundation is the charitable arm of the Global Technology Industry Association, a vendor-neutral membership organization representing more than 3,700 companies across the global IT channel. The foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been tax-exempt since 1999. The organization began in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers and later became CompTIA. After CompTIA’s certification and training business was sold in 2025, the nonprofit membership community continued as the Global Technology Industry Association. GTIA’s giving programs are funded through its endowment and investment income rather than public fundraising. Its work includes nonprofit and school grants, member-directed giving, and volunteer projects in communities where GTIA members live and work. In 2026, GTIA committed $5 million to charitable giving, up from approximately $1.9 million in 2025. By September 2026, it had awarded more than $3.2 million to 73 nonprofits across the United States and several international markets. Grants support digital inclusion, workforce development, STEM education, cybersecurity, accessibility, AI-powered learning, and economic mobility. Kelly Ricker serves as chief operating officer and staff liaison to the Charitable Committee. Carrie Green, CEO and co-founder of The CanIT Collective, chairs the committee. The GTIA Foundation reported approximately $2.1 million in net assets for 2024, although the broader giving program is funded through the association’s endowment.

AI & TechnologyCommunity DevelopmentEducationIllinois, United States

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