NEWIEE’s First-Ever Fundraising Campaign
Your Contribution Will Have Double The Impact On Our Mission

Join us in celebrating 15 years of driving change, fostering innovation, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the energy and environmental sectors! NEWIEE’s first-ever fundraising campaign is your chance to make a real impact on the future of sustainable energy!

As we mark our 15th year, we’re not just celebrating a milestone; we’re amplifying our commitment to shaping the future of the energy & environmental sectors. Our mission to diversify, innovate, and ensure an inclusive energy and environmental workforce has never been more critical.

The energy and environmental sectors are at a pivotal moment in history. The decisions we make now will shape the energy transition for years to come. To navigate this crucial transition effectively, we need diverse perspectives, groundbreaking innovations, and a deep commitment to inclusivity. NEWIEE is leading the charge, but we can’t do it alone.

NEWIEE also welcomes mailed donations:

Billing & Payment Address:

NEWIEE Department 1210
PO Box 986500
Boston MA 02298-6500

A Game Changing Opportunity:

In 2023, NEWIEE has secured a game-changing opportunity: an anonymous donor has pledged to match every dollar you donate, up to $15,000. That means your contribution will have double the impact on our mission to empower change, foster innovation, and advance equity in the energy and environmental sectors.

Help us expand our work with your tax-deductible donation today!

15 Reasons to Support NEWIEE:

1. More Career Exploration
   • Diverse high school and college students are less aware of energy & environmental career opportunities.¹
   • NEWIEE on Campus encourages exploration of energy and environmental career opportunities among high school and college students.
2. More Career Entry
   • Women represent 47% of the workforce but only 25% of the energy workforce.¹
   • NEWIEE supports career entry through the NEWIEE Jobs Board, networking programs, and professional development workshops focused on job seeking skills.
3. More Rising Talent
   • For every 100 men promoted to first-level management in 2021, only 87 women and 82 women of color advanced.²
   • NEWIEE’s Rising Professionals offer professional development, networking and mentoring support.
4. More Career Advancement
   • Women in energy feel less supported in career advancement than their male counterparts.¹
   • NEWIEE’s Mentoring Program and NEWIEE Peer Circles provide valuable opportunities to learn from, connect with, and support each other.
5. More Women in Leadership
   • Women and people of color are severely underrepresented in leadership roles.²
   • NEWIEE supports career advancement through professional development programs, mentoring and peer circles and our Jobs Board.
6. More Diverse Leadership
   • There is a notable lack of diversity among US energy leadership.¹
   • NEWIEE helps to cultivate the next generation of diverse leaders through professional development programming, networking, mentorship and peer circles, Jobs Board and more.
7. More Role Models
   • 65% say it is highly important that younger women starting their careers have more women in leadership roles as role models.²
   • NEWIEE highlights accomplished women in the energy and environmental fields through programming, content and awards.
8. More Recognition
   • Women in energy are less likely to feel recognized for their achievements.¹
   • NEWIEE celebrates success and elevates underrepresented voices through programming, content, awards and recognition.
9. More Diversity
   • “The energy sector has historically been a male-dominated field and its workforce continues to be unrepresentative of the population and workforce at large.”³
   • NEWIEE aims to diversify the field by fueling career exploration, entry and advancement, elevating underrepresented voices and celebrating successes.
10. More Inclusion
    • Of every 10 US clean energy jobs, 6 are held by non-Hispanic whites, 3 are held by multiracial and nonwhite workers, 1 is held by white Hispanics or Latinos.⁴
    • NEWIEE works to make the industry more inclusive by fueling career entry, advancement and exploration among those traditionally underrepresented in the fields.
11. More Equity
    • Black workers represent 8% of the clean energy labor force, compared with about 13 % of total US workforce—nearly a 40% percent disparity.⁴
    • NEWIEE works to make the industry more equitable by fueling career entry, advancement and exploration among those traditionally underrepresented in the fields.
12. More Opportunity
    • Despite some progress in recent years, full time staff for environmental NGOs remains predominantly white.⁵
    • NEWIEE works to provide opportunities for career entry, advancement and exploration among those traditionally underrepresented in the fields.
13. Breaking the Green Ceiling
    • People of color represent 36% of the U.S. population, and comprise 29% of the science and engineering workforce, but less than 16% of environmental NGO staff – a phenomenon known as the “Green Ceiling.”⁵
    • NEWIEE works to diversify the industry by fueling career entry, advancement and exploration among those traditionally underrepresented in the fields.
14. More Economic Equity
    • The industry’s lack of diversity “threatens to cause women, Hispanic and Latino workers, and Black workers in particular to miss out on one of America’s great economic expansions.”⁴
    • NEWIEE works to diversify the industry by fueling career entry, advancement and exploration among those traditionally underrepresented in the fields.
15. More Community
    • A recent Pride in Energy study found a 40% increase in LGBTQ+ discrimination in energy industry since 2021.⁶
    • We create a safe and supportive community for all members and help elevate LGBTQ+ voices.

Sources:

1. 1. Diversity in the U.S. Energy Workforce: Data Findings to Inform State Energy, Climate, and Workforce Development Policies and Programs, prepared for the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) by BW Research and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Community Development Action, 2021
   2. Women in the Workplace 2022 Report, McKinsey & Company, 2022
   3. Gender & Equity Explorer, International Energy Agency, September 2023
   4. Help Wanted: Diversity in Clean Energy, Presented by E2, Alliance to Save Energy, American Association of Blacks in Energy, Energy Efficiency for All Black Owners of Solar Services, BW Research Partnership, 2021
   5. 2022 NGO and Foundation Transparency Scorecard, Green 2.0, 2022
   6. Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality 2022, Human Rights Campaign, 2022