Join the Coalition

The WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition is a network of organizations dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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How it Works 

 

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Apply to become a member of the WNC DEC and take the first step to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Take advantage of your new membership benefits (like free trainings, resources, funding, and professional development courses).

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Get involved with your new community of like-minded business in WNC through socials, events, and meetings.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Enroll your employees at no cost or discounted rates in professional development courses sponsored by the WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition.

Employees of member organizations are eligible to apply for limited scholarship funding for diversity, equity or inclusion programming, events or trainings.

Eligible to serve on the Steering Committee as a member organization representative.

Participate in annual Diversity and Inclusion events.

Training for the self-implementation and use of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarking / Assessment of Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiatives.

Connect to resources to contract for additional programs on Diversity and Inclusion.

Place your website link to job vacancies on the WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition website.

Be identified on the WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition website and social media as a member organization.

Receive a monthly WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition e-newsletter.

Participate in professional networking/social events.

Collaborate and share best practices with organizations in Western North Carolina committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

Receive one (1) on-site session related to Workplace Diversity and Inclusion (up to 2 hours) at no cost.

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 What You’ll Do

  •  Actively demonstrate your commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

  • Participate in WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition events, including the opportunity to present at professional development programs.

  • Designate a key representative to participate in meetings, trainings and events.

  • Designate a public relations/communications contact to receive communications and share information within and about your organization.

  • Annually provide demographic data to be compiled with all member organizations into annual report to demonstrate WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition’s impact in our community.

  • Active use of Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarking / Assessment of Diversity and Inclusiveness materials.

 

 

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 Become a Member

1 - 99 Employees - $ 750

100 - 299 Employees - $1,500

300+ Employees - $3,000

Sponsor the Coalition

Not ready for a full membership?

Our sponsors support our mission and contribute to our community impact in a variety of ways including hosting community events, providing meals or refreshments at professional development programs, and more.

  • Our sponsors support our mission and contribute to our community impact in a variety of ways. Opportunities include hosting community events, providing meals or refreshments at professional development programs, and sponsoring keynote speakers.

    As a sponsor, your organization’s name is listed on the WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition website with your logo, mission statement, and statement of why Diversity and Inclusion is important to you. The same information is visible at events that you sponsor for the WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition.