2018 to 2019
Initial planning meetings between Metcalf Foundation and JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Learning journey with other foundations, consultants, and systems change thinkers. Site visits to organizations in the U.S.
Strategy planning
2020
Metcalf Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, United Way Greater Toronto, TD Bank, Ontario Trillium Foundation and The Counseling Foundation of Canada launch the Worforce Funder Collaborative
Executive Director is hired
WES Mariam Assefa Fund joins the Workforce Funder Collaborative
Landscape analysis is conducted to determine funding gaps
First round of grants issued to three organizations
2021 to 2024
Testing of different funding approaches and ongoing funding to charities and non-qualified donees
Definity Insurance Foundation joins the Collaborative
Program manager is hired