Welcoming Network
It takes a village to make your community a more welcoming place.
Join our network of welcomers to get started.
The Welcoming Network is composed of around 300 nonprofits and local governments working to build more inclusive and welcoming communities in the United States. Led by Welcoming America, the Welcoming Network is both a network and a movement, driven by the conviction that communities make better decisions when residents of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are meaningfully engaged.
By joining as a Welcoming Network member, you receive the tools, resources, technical assistance, and global community of practice to help communities of all sizes become more welcoming places. In turn, members commit to advancing and institutionalizing welcoming efforts in their community and to share their experience and lessons learned with the network, while receiving training, resources, networking, and leveraged funding.
Stories from the Welcoming Network
Moving from inclusion to belonging: Bridge-building success stories
Belonging is more than a feeling. Belonging means to be fully part of society at large: each of us has our well-being considered and we’re able to design and benefit from institutions and structures that affect our lives. To achieve belonging, inclusion is a key step in the process. Inclusion is all about action. Individuals,…
Welcoming takes root in the south: How one Florida community fosters safety and language access
Words and intentions aren’t enough to create a community where everyone belongs. Residents of Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida know how much effort it takes to make their home a more welcoming place to live. “To be a welcoming community means that you have policies in place which become everyday behaviors and actions, in turn,…
Nonprofit empowers Black immigrant community in St. Louis, Missouri
Did you know that one in 10 Black people in the U.S. is an immigrant and that Africa has accounted for the fastest growth in the U.S. Black immigrant population? (Pew Research Center) For Black History Month, we chatted with Geoffrey Soyiantet, President and CEO of the St. Louis-based nonprofit and Welcoming Network member Vitendo…
What We Offer
Coaching and strategy sessions with our experienced staff
A diverse community of practice and member learning exchange opportunities
Exclusive access to timely member resources, webinars, and calls
Tailored programs that support communities in building a welcoming infrastructure
Who Can Join
Local governments and nonprofits working on immigrant inclusion issues are welcome to apply for membership.
Eligible at this time
Local governments: city, county, or state level
Nonprofits: organizations, libraries, schools, universities
Not eligible to join at this time
National organizations
Businesses
The Welcoming Network has provided best practices I can adapt to fit the context of my city’s efforts. The expert assistance is a priceless resource.
Benefits & Dues
Membership comes with benefits including:
- Peer Learning Opportunities: Participate in national and international peer learning offerings, expanding your global perspective and network.
- Expert Training: Gain exclusive access to training sessions led by technical experts, including our language access program.
- Tailored Community Programs: Support in developing customized programs that build a welcoming infrastructure in your community.
- Event and Certified Welcoming Savings: Receive discounts on registration for the Welcoming Interactive conference and Certified Welcoming fees.
- Professional Development: Grow as a professional by serving on the Network Leadership Committee, representing Welcoming America at conferences, speaking on webinars, presenting at the Welcoming Interactive conference, and mentoring new members.
- Campaign Participation: Engage in national and global campaigns that align with your organization's mission.
- Networking Platforms: Access our exclusive peer networking platform to connect, share, and grow with fellow members.
- Coaching and Strategy Sessions: Benefit from personalized virtual coaching and strategy sessions with Welcoming America staff, peers, and national/international partners.
- And more!
Dues are based on your nonprofit organization’s budget or local government's population size, making it easy for all members to participate equitably.
Nonprofit Members
Includes libraries and schools. Dues are based on your organization’s annual operating budget.
Budget > $4,000,000
$5,000/year
Budget of $2,500,000 - $4,000,000
$2,000/year
Budget of $1,500,000 - $2,500,000
$1,500/year
Budget of $750,000 - $1,500,000
$750/year
Budget ≤ $750,000
$500/year
Local Government Members
Includes municipalities and states. Dues are determined by the estimated population of your locality.
> 4 million residents
$5,000/year
2.5 - 4 million residents
$4,000/year
1.5 - 2.5 million residents
$3,000/year
750,000 - 1.5 million residents
$2,000/year
≤ 750,000 residents
$1,000/year
For questions, contact us at [email protected].
How to Join
Ready to join the Welcoming Network? Submit your application below. Our staff will review your application and follow up with you about next steps.
Our Network Team
All Welcoming Network members based in the U.S. receive a dedicated coach and point of contact at from the Network Team at Welcoming America based on their geographic location:
Briana Broberg
Sorayda Díaz León
Megan Gonzalez
Isaac Grody-Patinkin
Cassie Harding
Molly Hilligoss
Lola Okunola
Anthony Salas
Learn More
Explore more about Welcoming America and becoming a Welcoming Network member.
Contact Us
Have questions?
Contact [email protected]