Partnerships
Multi-Generational, Multi-Disciplinary
Talent Recruitment, Development, Engagement & Collaboration
Inspired by a sense of urgency to elevate diverse talent across industries, Girls Write Now proudly aligns with academic, community-based and corporate institutions to build customized partnerships. Together, let’s mentor across generations, shaping the future of your industry with creative, communicative, and competitive candidates.
Partnerships in Action
Girls Write Now Founder and Executive Director Maya Nussbaum Talks to NBCU’s Hilary Smith About Unique Partnerships. The piece shined a light on our high impact partnerships with NBCU, Estée Lauder Companies, RBC, HarperCollins, and Penguin Random House. Says Maya, “Employees really feel the difference between a company just checking off a box and really investing in a nonprofit, which ends up being a long-term investment in not just organizations like mine, but our industry and culture at large.” Maya Nussbaum, GFounder and Executive Director of Girls Write Now
The Girls Write Now Value Add
Meaningful engagement to increase employee morale and retention
New talent pipeline for your company & industry
Holistic, sustainable partnership built for the long-term
Strong demonstration of commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
Menu of Partnership Options
Employee Engagement Experiences
Girls Write Now will…
• Produce engagement experiences in which partner employees—women, men, and gender-expansive professionals of all ages and backgrounds across departments—serve as “Mentors for the Day”.
• Design multi-disciplinary professional development and wellness curriculum, in collaboration with your team, leveraging their expertise, when desired.
• Facilitate an intimate environment where employees and mentees can exchange their personal and professional journeys face-to-face—reinvigorating employees and opening doors for their future colleagues.
Talent Pipeline: Job & Internship Recruitment
Girls Write Now will…
• Recruit and refer candidates for jobs & internships.
• Help develop internship programs.
• Provide coaching for first-time or early-stage young professionals.
In-House Mentorships & Apprenticeships
Girls Write Now will…
• Hand-select aspiring writers from our diverse, close-knit community of mentors and mentees 14-95 to work in one-to-one mentoring relationships with professionals across departments, from Editorial and Marketing, to HR, Finance, and beyond.
• Help structure and customize the mentoring program to fit the interests and availability of employees and needs and realities of mentees.
Speaker & Talent Features
Girls Write Now will…
• Work with you to place your executives or celebrity talent at high-profile, public events.
• Offer opportunities for speakers from your organization to pass on their passion and wisdom as guest speakers at our multi-genre, multimedia workshops and events.
Passion Projects & Pilots
Girls Write Now will…
• Co-produce print anthologies, multimedia publications, research projects, event series, focus groups and more.
• Provide the content or audience from our robust community of creators.
Board & Committee Placements
Girls Write Now will…
• Reserve spots on our Board for partner executives who share the vision of Girls Write Now.
• Open our multigenerational committees to employees who desire a deeper commitment to the work of amplifying diverse voices.
It’s a Win, Win, Win for…
Our Young People
are introduced to your amazing company and talented employees, opening doors that may change the trajectory of their lives.
Your Employees
connect face-to-face with the larger community, sharing their personal and professional journeys, while becoming role models.
Girls Write Now
receives crucial and sustainable revenue streams to allow us to do what we do best!
Your Company
demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and wellness—enhancing workplace culture and morale.
Your Industry
is infused with much-needed diverse talent with Girls Write Now as your pipeline.
The World
needs the next generation of writers and leaders. Our partnership is their pathway!
Partner Testimonials
Authors Equity
“I’ll take this chance to thank Girls Write Now for connecting us with mentee Joli Amour for a summer internship that’s extending and expanding this fall. Joli is a talented writer and entertainment journalist, so she’s been a godsend in providing wide-ranging support across marketing and editorial functions.
—Madeline McIntosh
Founder & CEO, Authors EquityRoyal Bank of Canada
“Our vision is surpassed by reality. RBC is 100% behind this partnership.”
—Patrick Shields
Head of U.S. Corporate Banking, Royal Bank of CanadaHarperCollins
“For youth who may not know their stories, Girls Write Now empowers them to unleash their voices—their beauty, power and truth—on the world.”
—Judith Curr
President & Publisher, HarperOne Group, HarperCollinsHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
“As an executive, I see each day just how important the work of Girls Write Now is in developing the next generation of leaders. My job won’t be done until our workplace looks and sounds more like the young women in their programs, but we still have a long way to go. I know that we will get there, and it will be thanks to Girls Write Now.“