PHILANTHROPIC GIVING
The most critical decade in a woman’s tech career starts here
RTC is where foundations invest to help women across the UK and Ireland navigate barriers, build confidence, and gain the skills to thrive in tech, backed by scalable programmes and rigorous outcome tracking.
Trusted by global, forward-thinking foundations and impact-focused donors
Fund programmes that make a measurable difference
RTC’s workforce development model works across the full arc, from financial barriers at university through career confidence in the first five years.
Build the relationships that keep women in tech
Research shows connection is as critical as skill. Community early in a woman’s career carries success forward throughout it, and RTC is where those relationships form and deepen.
Bridge education and employment, then keep going
Our programming doesn’t stop at the first role. 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 programmes 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 critical 10-year window
Most programmes target one moment: a scholarship, a bootcamp, a job fair. RTC works across the full decade from university 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 programme, 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 PARTNERSHIPS
Customised giving aligned to your priorities
Work with RTC to design a partnership built around your specific impact goals, measurement framework, and programme focus areas. Includes detailed reporting, opportunities to shape programme direction, and longitudinal outcome tracking.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Invest in the next generation of tech leaders
Fund programmes that prepare women for leadership roles, creating multiplier effects as they advance, mentor others, and build more balanced teams.
UNIVERSITY-TO-CAREER
Fund the transition points where women leave tech
Invest in programming that supports women through the highest-risk moments: early university, the shift to first role, 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 across the UK and Ireland to regions and institutions with limited access to women-in-tech support. 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. Interested in supporting us? Contact us
BESPOKE 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 programme, define the metrics, and deliver the evidence.
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DONATE
Make a direct contribution to women in tech
Your gift funds programmes with clear, trackable outcomes. One-time or recurring, every pound goes directly to advancing women from university 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 CENTRE
Evaluate your investment with the right tools
Access research, outcome data, and programme documentation to support your due diligence and internal reporting. Everything you need to make the case for investing in women’s advancement in tech.
GLOBAL INITIATIVES
Extend your impact beyond borders
Support our growing community that connects women across key international tech hubs. Our global reach offers opportunities to create broader systemic change through evidence-based programmes adapted for regional contexts.
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 programmes that deliver measurable, lasting outcomes for women from university through early career. Schedule a conversation, and we’ll come prepared with data, programme details, and partnership options aligned to your priorities.
Our philanthropic partnerships team responds within one working day with information tailored to your impact goals.
Your dedicated philanthropic partners
The RTC philanthropic team brings extensive experience in impact measurement, grant management, and evidence-based programme development. They understand regional funding landscapes and help you create meaningful, measurable change through strategic investment.
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