600 & Rising and the Google Doc with signatories : a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Black employees of US Advertising agencies.
AdColor ADCOLOR is the premier organization that celebrates and advocates diversity in the creative industry.
AdClub NY Based in the media capital of the world, The AD Club of New York is the industry's leading professional organization representing the vision and mission of the global advertising community across crafts. For more than a century, we have united professionals around a shared experience and passion in the name of exchanging ideas and best practices for business. Advertising is about experimentation in communication. It is the business of inventing ideas to be discussed, debated, assessed, and adjusted daily. We exist to support this process by giving our members access to a network of thought leaders, the fuel for creativity, greater diversity, and the best training for professional development.
AdWeek Article on Juneteenth Pledge This Pledge asks agencies to commit to 13 Percent Black Leadership by 2023 (The Pledge Site)
AfroTech AfroTech continues to be one of the largest multicultural tech conferences in the United States, bringing together engineers, venture capitalists, recruiters, etc.
Anita B Org Our social enterprise supports women in technical fields, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generation. A full roster of programs help women grow, learn, and develop their highest potential.
Associates for Diverse Talent Sourcing and Recruiting Expanding diverse talent resources for employer branding, relationship building or just job postings is a recruiting and sourcing practice for uncovering top talent. The organizations included on the following list are a selection of associations to consider. Where available the job posting costs and other relevant information is provided to determine the best fit for your hiring decisions. The association links are provided to inquire about ways to have more holistic relationships which might include sponsorship, event participation, or engagement at your organization’s key events.
Bid Black Platform devoted to showcasing Black creativity and normalizing representation in the ad industry.
Black Disabled Creatives The initiative started in alliance with the disabled community who are tired of being underrepresented and under-appreciated.
Blacks in Advertising Blacks in Advertising was created to amplify and empower Black professionals in the advertising, and media industries. BIA's mission is to accurately archive our history in the advertising field, lift up the voices of Black professionals through our platform, and provide craft elevation opportunities.
Blacks In Technology Blacks In Technology, LLC is the largest community and media organization that focuses on Black people in the technology industry.
Black Is Tech Conference BIT is a platform for black, brown and LatinX professionals in the Tech, Digital and Design space
Blacks Who Design Blacks Who Design highlights all of the inspiring Black designers in the industry. The goal is to inspire new designers, encourage people to diversify their feeds, and discover amazing individuals to join your team.
Black Women Talk Tech Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, and Black Women Talk Tech wants to see more Black women founding billion-dollar tech companies. They provide education, promote Black women leaders in tech, and connect Black female entrepreneurs with funding resources.
#blkcreatives Collective created to share tools, strategies, and resources to help Black creatives grow professionally.
Chick Tech Supporting women and girls in tech with community, education, and inspiration.
Circulo Creativo USA Circulo Creativo USA is a nonprofit association founded in 1999 with the aim of promoting creative excellence and communication among professionals working in the U.S. Hispanic advertising market.
Courageous Conversation COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION™ is our award-winning protocol for effectively engaging, sustaining and deepening interracial dialogue. Through our Framework for Systemic Racial Equity Transformation, PEG is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations address persistent racial disparities intentionally, explicitly, and comprehensively.
Creative Equals - Creative Comeback Creative Equals is an award-winning not for profit championing cultural inclusion in the creative sector. We know that that Inclusive cultures drive innovation, profitability, creativity and happiness. Their Creative Comeback initiative is an industry returner program to run in UK, US and India to help close the creative leadership gap. Their purpose is to address the lack of women represented in top creative leadership roles globally by supporting 100 women back into the creative industry following a career break of a year or more.
Curly Girl Collective CURLFEST® was born to be the change that was long overdue in the beauty industry. To flip the false narrative around unruly brown beauty and create one that accurately showcases the glory of our crowns, the richness of our skin, and the joy of our culture.
Do the Werq their mission is to increase queer creativity, representation and share of voice in the advertising industry.
Elivade a site where Black and Latinx professionals connect.
Ethel's Club Ethel’s Club is the first social and wellness platform designed to celebrate people of color. Our motive? To spark the next renaissance with people of color at the forefront.
Gradient Group AN INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM ENGINEERED TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY Our proprietary technology gives our community a place to showcase their experience and our partners a singular place to reach them. We provide inexpensive year-round opportunities for networking, education and employment. The Gradient technology provides talent with exposure to leading companies year round tagging industry specific information.
Here Are All the Black People (One Club) Here Are All The Black People (HAATBP) is The One Club For Creativity's annual multicultural career fair and conference for advertising professionals and students of all levels. HAATBP brings together hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences for a full day of panels and presentations from industry leaders, portfolio reviews, student mentoring, networking opportunities and more.
Invisible Creatives is an initiative that celebrates and helps surface the best invisible talent in the creative industry (job posting, searching talent, mentorship and more).
Latinx Design Directory This curated open-directory aims to give Latinx designers and technologists the visibility and platform that’s been long overdue. It’s here to provide exposure, be a resource, help land a job or a gig, and in the end, champion each other. It’s time for us to be seen.
Lesbians Who Tech Lesbians Who Tech & Allies is a community of LGBTQ women, non-binary and trans individuals in and around tech (and the people who support them).
Meritorious the only national network exclusive to military veterans and military spouses in senior level positions
Minorities in Media Connect They are the networking platform and career resource helping you expand your professional network while connecting you with the companies and brands you love. Whether you’re transitioning into a management position, looking to make a career switch, or just wanting to find more professionals that align with your experience, we’re here to help you along your journey. ($0 sign up to the Slack platform to post Jobs and to engage directly with their community Premium and more curated partnerships are available upon request).
Natives Rising Natives Rising is a project dedicated to promoting visibility of Native Americans in the tech industry, highlighting their accomplishments, and providing mentorship, job training, and networking opportunities for Native Americans
Out in Tech Out in Tech is a not-for-profit uniting the LGBTQ+ tech community. With 10 chapters and over 25000 members, we connect our members to new opportunities.
Out And Equal Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and our annual Workplace Summit conference, we help LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all.
Over 30 Under 30 We’ve all seen the articles out there titled “30 under 30” and “40 under 40.” These lists are what Over 30 Under 30 likes to call...ageist B.S. And a symptom of a much larger problem that’s finally starting to get some press. To that end, they’ve interviewed advertising creatives who--despite being over (or nearing) 50--are still going strong in the industry or even changing course...and finding happiness. Over 30 Under 30 does this to draw attention to the wealth of talent that too often goes under-appreciated, as well as to provide some inspiration to those who might feel anxious (ok, petrified, even) about what their own future holds.
Pride At Work Pride At Work represents LGBTQ union members and their allies. We organize mutual support between the organized Labor Movement and the LGBTQ Community to further social and economic justice.
RespectAbility RespectAbility is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with employers, entertainment leaders, governors, policy makers, educators, self-advocates, non-profits, faith-based organizations, philanthropists and the media to fight stigmas and advance opportunities. Led by diverse people with disabilities and allies, RespectAbility knows that people with disabilities and their families have the same hopes and dreams as everyone else.
RiseUp Rise Up activates women and girls to transform their lives, families and communities for a more just and equitable world through investment in local solutions, strengthening leadership, and building movements. Since 2009, our powerful network of over 600 leaders has successfully advocated for 120 new and improved laws and policies impacting 135 million people in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the U.S.
Sage Cyber Centers These centers are part of SAGE, a NYC-based organization aimed at providing services and advocacy to LGBT Elders. Spread out across Manhattan, the SAGE tech centers let older adults acquire or expand tech skills, as well as look for jobs.
SheSays Mentorship and events for women in the creative industry.
Techqueria Techqueria is a nonprofit that serves the largest community of Latinx in Tech.
The 3% Movement Until we came along, only 3% of Creative Directors were women. And very few were people of color. We’re changing the ratio because the more varied the people who come up with ideas, the better the ideas will be. (job board on site)
The Boom List mail newsletter featuring diverse talent, leaders, and innovators. We think the accomplishments of diverse talent deserve to be celebrated on a frequent basis.
The Female Quotient Together with our partners, we are adding more women to every equation, from college campuses to the corner office, across sectors and industries.
The One Club for Creativity The One Club for Creativity exists to support and celebrate the success of the global creative community.
Third Eye Collective A community + career space amplifying South Asian talent.
Time’s Up By helping change culture, companies, and laws, TIME’S UP Now aims to create a society free of gender-based discrimination in the workplace and beyond. We want every person — across race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, and income level — to be safe on the job and have equal opportunity for economic success and security. TIME’S UP Now is an independent, nonpartisan, and not-for-profit 501(c)(4) charitable organization.
Trans Tech Social TransTech is an incubator for LGBTQ Talent with a focus on economically empowering the T, transgender people, in our community. At TransTech, we learn and work together to develop skills and value within marginalized LGBTQ communities.
Where Are The Boss Ladies? Where Are The Boss Ladies is the largest database of senior women leaders in advertising. We have more than 1,000 role models that women can work for, crowd-sourced by the advertising community.
Women Who Create WWC is a community of women of color who are kicking down doors, shattering glass ceilings, and raising each other up. We create a safe space for women to thrive, whether it’s providing support and inspiration, celebrating our wins, learning a new skill, or embracing the tough convos. We are creating a new future for women like us.
Women Who Code They work toward proportional representation of women in the tech industry across all levels: engineers, board members, VCs, etc.
We are always looking for new organizations, movements and pledges to add to our site that reflect our mission. If you would like us to include a new source, please email us at hello@weareair.org