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MEMBERSHIPS
WOC Retail Alliance is a purpose-driven organization focused on professional and economic growth for women of color in retail. Their mission is to ensure women of color succeed and thrive in the retail industry, with a vision to elevate women of color, diversify the c-suite and transform the industry.
*Fee based programming and services
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Community of and networking with peers, senior business and influential thought leaders
Soft and Hard Skills training
Coaching and Mentoring
Mental health programs and support
Corporate culture advisory
Added benefits for employees
Unique brand recruiting services
Speaking opportunities on marquee stages
Discounted and free programming and admission to marquee events
PROGRAMS*
WOCRA’s We Should Know Each Other® Networking with Purpose
Master Class – Lessons on the leadership journey taught by notable WOC leaders and peers
Workshops – Dual focused training program for self-development and inclusive leadership
Pathways To Resilience – 6 week cohort focused on mental health for WOC created in partnership with Ellie Mental Health
Pathways To Growth – 6 week cohort focused on developing executive thinking, strategy, and presence. Mitigating some of the personal hurdles that might get in the way of professional growth.
Mentoring from entry-level to manager
Executive Coaching from director to C-Suite
Role/ Level Curated Peer Circles (Led by Manager level Leader)
Annual WOCRA BIG Summit
SERVICES
ELT cultural competency in leadership*
ERG strategic development*
Targeted recruiting services – delivering an inclusive and diverse talent pool*
Speaker’s Bureau
Job Board
Newsletter
Strategic partnerships = discounts and access to 3rd party engagements & experiences
*Fee based programming and services
LEVELS
INDIVIDUAL
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FAQS
While WOCRA's programming is designed to address the unique challenges faced by women of color in retail, our membership is open to all individuals who support our mission of increasing diversity in retail leadership.
Our programs focus on providing hard and soft skill training, community support, and networking opportunities specifically designed to address the barriers that have led to only 6% of retail leadership roles being held by women of color, despite women making up 60% of the retail workforce.
Absolutely! We believe that by lifting women of color, we lift everyone. Our programming creates allies, fosters inclusive leadership skills, and provides valuable networking opportunities that benefit all participants regardless of their background.
Our membership levels (Junior, Bronze, Silver, Gold) are designed to support members at different stages of their careers, from recent graduates to seasoned executives. Each level offers tailored benefits to help members advance and contribute to closing the leadership gap.
Our "We Should Know Each Other®" Networking with Purpose program is specifically designed to create meaningful connections that can lead to mentorship, sponsorship, and career advancement opportunities, with a focus on increasing representation in leadership roles.
We offer both hard and soft skill training. This includes technical retail skills, leadership development, executive presence, strategic thinking, and inclusive leadership practices - all crucial for advancing in retail leadership roles.
Recognizing the unique challenges faced by women of color in the workplace, we offer mental health programs and support services to help our members build resilience and thrive in their careers.
AFFILIATE
Affiliate Membership (for Service Providers and Consultants) FAQs
Affiliate members benefit from access to a diverse network of retail professionals, visibility through our member directory, discounts on fee-based programs, and insights into the needs of women of color in retail. This can lead to new business opportunities and enhance your reputation in the diversity and inclusion space.
Affiliate members play a crucial role in our ecosystem by providing services, expertise, and perspectives that support the advancement of women of color in retail. They can offer valuable insights, mentorship, and resources to our community.
We encourage all Affiliate members to actively engage with our community, understand the challenges faced by women of color in retail, and contribute positively to our goal of increasing diverse representation in leadership roles.
CORPORATE
SILVER TIER
ANNUAL DUES
$10,000
KEY BENEFITS
Brand speaker at one WOCRA event
Logo on newsletter and website
10% discount on all WOCRA services
2 C-suite dinner invitations annually
Priority access to WOCRA's Job Board for posting opportunities
Employee membership discounts:
0-10 employees: 10%
11-20 employees: 15%
21+ employees: 20%
10% discount on bulk registrations for Annual WOCRA Leadership Summit and Awards Reception
GOLD TIER
ANNUAL DUES
$25,000
KEY BENEFITS
All silver tier benefits plus:
Brand speakers at two WOCRA event
Featured logo placement on newsletter and website
20% discount on all WOCRA services
4 C-suite dinner invitations annually
Dedicated session of WOCRA's "We Should Know Each Other®" Networking with Purpose event for company employees
Enhanced employee
membership discounts:
0-10 employees: 15%
11-20 employees: 20%
21+ employees: 25%
20% discount on bulk registrations for Annual WOCRA Leadership Summit and Awards Reception
PLATINUM TIER
ANNUAL DUES
$50,000
KEY BENEFITS
All gold tier benefits plus:
Brand speakers at three WOCRA events, including a keynote at the Annual Leadership Summit
Premium logo placement on all WOCRA materials
30% discount on all WOCRA services
6 C-suite dinner invitations annually
Custom "Master Class" session with a notable WOC leader, exclusively for company employees
Priority access to WOCRA'S Executive Coaching services for senior leadership.
Enhanced employee
membership discounts:
0-10 employees: 20%
11-20 employees: 25%
21+ employees: 30%
30% discount on bulk registrations for Annual WOCRA Leadership Summit and Awards Reception
Sponsorship recognition at the Annual WOCRA leadership Summit and Awards Reception
All corporate tiers can be curated to address specific needs and gaps.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP FAQs
Corporate membership provides companies with tools, training, and access to diverse talent to help increase representation of women, especially women of color, in leadership roles. This includes leadership development programs, networking opportunities, and corporate culture advisory services.
WOCRA offers corporate culture advisory services, inclusive leadership training through programs like "No One Left Behind," and networking events that can help your company foster a more welcoming environment for all employees, especially women of color.
By supporting the advancement of women of color in your organization, WOCRA helps you build a leadership team that's more representative of your customer base. This can lead to better understanding of diverse customer needs and more innovative, inclusive business strategies.
While our programming is designed to address specific challenges faced by women of color, the skills, insights, and inclusive practices learned benefit all employees. This creates a more inclusive environment, develops allies, and ultimately improves the workplace for everyone.
We track various metrics, including the career progression of our members, the % of women of color in leadership roles at our corporate member companies, and qualitative feedback on the impact of our programs. We're committed to continually refining our approach based on these outcomes.
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