PHILANTHROPIC Giving
The most critical decade in a woman’s tech career starts here
Rewriting the Code is where foundations invest to help women navigate barriers, build confidence, and gain the skills to thrive in tech, backed by scalable programs and rigorous outcome tracking.
Trusted by forward-thinking foundations and impact-focused donors
Fund programs that actually move the needle
RTC’s workforce development model works across the full arc, from financial barriers at college through career confidence in the first five years.
Build the relationships that keep women in tech
Research shows connection is as critical as skill, and RTC members stay employed in tech at rates 22% higher than the national average. Community early in a woman’s career carries success forward throughout it.
Bridge education and employment, then keep going
Our programming doesn’t stop at the first job. It builds the foundation for long-term advancement, which is why 78% of early-career members say they feel confident continuing in tech.
Develop the whole professional, not just the technologist
Technical ability gets women in the door, but communication, leadership, and workplace navigation determine who moves up. RTC programs develop both, because funding only one side of that equation leaves outcomes on the table.
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Why foundations invest in RTC’s approach to workforce development
Continuous support across a 10-year career span
Most programs target one moment: a scholarship, a bootcamp, a job fair. RTC works across the full decade from college entry through career establishment, addressing the transition points where women are most likely to leave tech.
Rigorous measurement, not just inspiring stories
We believe in the power of member stories, and we back every one with data. Our impact framework tracks both immediate outcomes and long-term career trajectories, giving your board the evidence it needs to sustain investment.
A community that creates lasting professional networks
Job placement gets women into tech. Connection keeps them there. RTC builds relationships that extend well beyond any single program, creating the professional networks that research consistently links to long-term retention and advancement.
Women have made large gains in women’s power and influence in the workplace; however, our research shows that women are more likely to face barriers and make tough trade-offs when advancing in their careers. We are thrilled to provide the necessary funding to support organizations who are helping to remove those barriers so women can thrive at work.
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Ways to invest in women’s advancement in tech
STRATEGIC IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS
Customized giving aligned to your priorities
Work with RTC to design a partnership built around your specific impact goals, measurement framework, and program focus areas. Includes detailed reporting, opportunities to shape program direction, and longitudinal outcome tracking.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Invest in the next generation of tech leaders
Fund programs that prepare women for leadership roles, creating multiplier effects as they advance, mentor others, and build more balanced teams.
COLLEGE-TO-CAREER
Fund the transition points where women leave tech
Invest in programming that supports women through the highest-risk moments: early college, the shift to first job, and the critical first years of career establishment. Our community-based approach has a proven track record at each of these stages.
RESEARCH INITIATIVES
Advance what the field knows about what works
Support research that deepens understanding of women’s retention and advancement in tech. RTC’s data and insights reach beyond our own community, contributing to evidence-based practice across the field.
REGIONAL EXPANSION
Bring a proven model to underserved communities
Help extend RTC’s reach to regions and institutions with limited access to women-in-tech support infrastructure. Expansion funding creates new community hubs where they’re needed most.
FUTURE OF TECH FUND
Fund the support that keeps women in tech
The Future of Tech Fund has distributed $2M in direct financial support to 227+ women in tech, covering basic needs and emergency assistance at critical moments.
CUSTOMIZED INITIATIVES
Target a specific challenge in the pipeline
Partner with our team to design a focused intervention around a particular aspect of the pipeline. We’ll build the program, define the metrics, and deliver the evidence.
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DONATE
Make a direct contribution to women in tech
Your gift funds programs with clear, trackable outcomes. One-time or recurring, every dollar goes directly to advancing women from college through early career in tech.
VOLUNTEER
Bring your expertise into the community
Share your knowledge as a mentor, speaker, or workshop host. Volunteer opportunities are designed to fit your schedule and create meaningful impact for women building their tech careers.
RESOURCE CENTER
Evaluate your investment with the right tools
Access research, outcome data, and program documentation to support your due diligence and internal reporting. Everything you need to make the case for investing in women’s advancement in tech.
UK & INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES
Extend your impact across borders
RTC’s growing communities in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and beyond apply our proven model to region-specific challenges. Support international expansion and reach women in tech wherever they are building their careers.
Duke University research reveals the key support systems for women in tech
Rewriting the Code partnered with Duke University’s Social Science Research Institute to conduct in-depth focus groups with 54 early-career women in technology. The study identified critical leverage points where targeted funding creates maximum impact: clear promotion pathways, bias-interruption training for managers, dedicated time for skill development, and in-person community gatherings that foster authentic connections.
Let’s talk about what’s possible for women in tech
Join the foundations and donors already funding programs that deliver measurable, lasting outcomes for women from college through early career. Schedule a conversation, and we’ll come prepared with data, program details, and partnership options aligned to your priorities.
Our philanthropic partnerships team responds within one business day with information tailored to your impact goals.
The people behind your impact
Our dedicated philanthropic team brings years of experience in impact measurement, grant management, and evidence-based program development. They’ll be your guides to creating meaningful, measurable change through strategic investment.
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