Partner with the Guía Collective
Join us to cultivate and increase the representation of women of color & gender-expansive leaders in product
Why partner with Guía?
Guía helps women of color and gender-expansive people of color (WOC/GE POC) gain skills and secure product roles in tech through professional experience, mentorship, and education. Help change the landscape of tech by partnering with us!
Created and Led by WOC/GE POC
Guía programs and initiatives are created and led by women of color and gender expansive people of color, which leads to content that is meaningful, intentional, and relatable to the community.
Diverse and Meaningful Community
Our community, including mentors and members, range from big tech to startup to nonprofits. We are a strong group of POC folx passionate about giving back, including women of color, gender-expansive POC, and allies— all who care deeply about the mission.
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Highly-Rated Programming
Guía’s free, monthly programs are well-loved and attended by the community. Our programs include topics such as: educational, skill-building, social, and equity issues.
How is Guía changing product?
By creating opportunities that support educational and opportunity equity, Guía aims to provide a range of resources for women of color, gender-expansive POC, and allies to gain the skills they need to develop.
Free educational programming for all - Free workshops and talks by industry professionals, as well as an online community for jobs, advice, and networking
Mentorship - Career accelerator program that pairs pre-career women of color and gender-expansive POC mentees with mentors working in product to build leaders in tech.
Job placement - By sharing job opportunities and providing career support, Guía aims to increase the number of WOC/GE POC in product.
What community members are saying
See what folks are saying about Guía programming:
“I want to thank everyone for this event and space. It’s so refreshing to be reminded of the control we have over our careers in terms of branding and storytelling. Additionally, because it’s such a safe space, it’s lovely seeing everyone’s authentic selves. I’m so grateful for this UX community and all the support. Truly, one of a kind.”
Ebony, UX Writer and Content Designer at Google
“Super grateful for these events/workshops and the ability to connect with other - thank you all for your passion and dedication to helping us all!”
Jeanmarie, User Experience Designer at AppFolio
Ways to partner
Sponsorship Packages
We strive to provide sponsorship packages that support the needs of your organization and further the mission of Guía. Our packages were carefully curated to create sustainable and meaningful relationships with our partners.
Platinum
$10k per year
Everything in Silver and Gold, plus:
👥 5 Social media features – Guía promotes you as a partner to diversity in tech
💼 10 posts on the Guía newsletter to promote your business and opportunities
🤝 Opportunity to have Guía lead 1 event and have your speakers on our event agendas
🔑 Early access to hiring our mentees in the Mentorship Career Accelerator Program
Gold
$5k per year
Everything in Silver, plus:
👥 3 Social media features – Guía promotes you as a partner to diversity in tech
💼 7 posts on the Guía newsletter to promote your business and opportunities
Silver
$3k per year
The Silver package includes:
👥 1 Social media feature – Guía promotes you as a partner to diversity in tech
💬 Partnership Announcement
🖥️ Logo on Guía’s Partners and Supporters Page
✅ Use Guía’s logo on your site– Highlight the importance of diversity in tech on your own organization's website
Application Process
Submit an application to work with us and change the landscape of tech, it only takes 3 minutes! After completing the application, a Guía volunteer will reach out to schedule a time to chat. We value our partners and believe that a strong, collaborative relationship is the foundation for a successful partnership.
FAQ
Have a question about partnering with us?
We want to help you make the best decision for you. Please feel free to email us at
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All payments will be handled through our secure payment method, Stripe.
In our meeting with you, we can chat more about how payments are divided. -
To best prepare for the meeting, we ask that our potential partners reflect on the following prior to the meeting: motivations for giving, desired expectations, and ideal vision for involvement and collaboration.
Additionally, please bring any questions that can help you in making a decision about partnering with Guía.