Set Your 2024 Intentions

Jan 19

Illustration featuring six women of color doing different activities; reading, having coffee together, reviewing data charts, and running with their dog on a pier.

“365 new days. 365 new chances.” It is with this popular saying in mind that WOC encourages you to stop, think, and set your 2024 intentions right now. Our roster is rich with career development opportunities, self-care tips, and networking events to help you do just that.

Career Development

Are you already good at what you do but could benefit from a boost? Being your best self at work may sometimes mean investing in professional development, as well as connecting with peers and mentors.

Glow, grow, and build upon your skill set through our Mentor Match and Check-in Chicas programs.

Indian woman mentor speaking to her mentee. — **Mentor Match**

Mentor Match establishes mentee/mentor relationships between WOC members and professional women of color in fundraising or philanthropy to foster greater success.

Asian woman supporting her teammate — **Check-in Chicas**

Pair up with a peer at Check-in Chicas, where accountability is key, and professionals with the same work experience hold each other to superior standards.

Self-Care

Try to make self-care a regular part of this year’s routine. Take a look at our “Top 10 Self-Care Tips for WOC Women” guide. You can also get moving with other members on the go through our Walk with WOC events.

Black woman holding a mug and looking out the window — **Practicing Self-Care with a Busy Schedule**

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New year, nurture yourself. Don’t let a packed schedule prevent you-time. Nutrition, hydration, meditation, recreation—and rest—are easy items to add to your agenda.

https://www.woc-fp.com/blog/walking-for-health-fitness-strategy-for-women-of-color — **Walking for Health**

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Stay on your toes with Walk with WOC events happening from this spring through fall.

**Top 10 Self-Care Tips for WOC Women**

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View our helpful guide for ways to stay healthy, happy, and whole.

Connect with the WOC Community

Our WOC Connections and WOC Literary Society (WLS) events are optimal opportunities for members to greet and meet each other and/or create and read together.

WOC Connections January 2024 — **WOC Connections**

January 24
5:30 PM ET

Members are encouraged to come together, socialize, and network at our various year-round WOC Connections events.

Asian woman reading outdoors — **WOC Literary Society**

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Exclusively for WOC members, WLS offers our members a space to indulge in brain food and in-depth discussions about notable novels of interest.

Women of color clapping — **WOC Learning Lab**

Spring 2024

The WOC Learning Lab provides in-depth study of some of the most popular and important topics around fundraising and philanthropy. Our expert instructors share their expertise on subjects such as intergenerational giving, impactful development writing, and successful fundraising campaigns. Hone your professional skills with the WOC Learning Lab!

WOC is a partner organization for the hit philanthropy show, Deconstructing Development (DD). Members are invited to join our DD vodcasts, forums where the co-hosts talk difficult but essential topics. Tune in on January 17th for our first conversation of the year.