Where our funding comes from

Striving to be a model for efficient and sustainable social benefit enterprise, Empowerment WORKS supports its global impact with a diversity of income streams and in-kind support:


  • Event Sponsors and entrance fees for (cultural arts, educational & entertainment) events such as The Global Summit, Earth Day SF, and the Artists In Action benefit series.
  • Our Donors - both foundations and individuals, who recognize that Empowerment Works offers them an opportunity to make a vital impact investment in the future shape of society. Empowerment Works is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. Get Involved/ Donate.
  • Partners in Empowerment members, primarily leading Sustainable Businesses who, enhancing their corporate responsibility commitments, provide funding and in-kind donations (such as hardware, software and connectivity) to support us in fulfilling our mission. Co-Create with us!
  • Capacity Building Services & Fee Based Programs including Public-Private Partnership & Corporate Social Responsibility consulting, Fiscal Sponsorship and Collaboration WORKShops.
  • World of Good Trust Provider certification fees & Beyond Fair Trade products that protect local heritage and support locally-led programs such as Music of the Diola CD.

As appropriate, Empowerment WORKS recognizes our partners and donors in our events and invite them, as they choose, to participate in our global programs.

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