Los Angeles, CA – The L.A. Clippers and Bumble have launched a joint Empowerment Program to advance workplace equality. The partnership, which is rooted in the two organizations’ shared principles of gender equality and displayed on Clippers uniforms via the Empowerment Badge, was first announced in March 2018. The empowerment program now includes networking meetups and a content series that shines a spotlight on women Clippers executives. The Clippers are also using Bumble Bizz to source candidates for upcoming summer internships and will hire applicants for positions across the Clippers’ business office this summer.
“Together, we are thrilled to leverage our passionate fan followings to encourage the shared values of diversity, gender equality and equal opportunity,“ said Alex Williamson, chief brand officer at Bumble. “We’re excited to give Bumble Bizz users access to career opportunities with the Clippers organization, to spotlight the talented women who are already a part of the Clippers internal team, and to continue to give back to women both in L.A. and around the world."
The two brands will host their first monthly Clippers Career Coaching meet-up on Monday, January 28 at Staples Center before the Clippers game that evening. The event for women on Bumble Bizz will feature guest speakers Gillian Zucker, Clippers President of Business Operations, and Andee Olson, director of partnerships at Bumble, and encourage story sharing, networking and mentorship. Bumble Bizz users who match with the Clippers Career Coaching card on Bumble Bizz can register to attend the event.
“At the Clippers, we know that a diverse workforce drives better results. Promoting the message that diversity, including gender diversity, makes us stronger in all aspects of our business continues to be a priority at the Clippers. It’s one of the many reasons we are proud to partner with Bumble, who shares this value,” said Zucker. “Bumble’s powerful, female-first brand and platform is making a real difference in advancing workplace equality. We are thrilled to use our voice to amplify this message through the Empowerment Badge worn by our players as well as through the expansion of Clippers mentorship programming and youth basketball initiatives. Together we are positively impacting young women in our region and throughout the league.”
The next phase of joint Clippers and Bumble activations tells the stories of and exposes fans to real women who work for the Clippers, from the team chef who regulates nutrition for elite athletes every day, to the hard-working, driven basketball coach to the savvy, intelligent legal mind that makes the business run smoothly. The first of three Bumble and Clippers spotlights, highlighting Team Chef Priscilla Martinez and featuring Clippers employees from across the office, was launched today on www.clippers.com/bumble and across the companies’ digital and social platforms. Future episodes will feature Clippers Player Development Assistant Natalie Nakase and General Counsel and Vice President Nicole Duckett.
About the L.A. Clippers
Led by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the L.A. Clippers in 2018-19 are competing in the franchise’s 49th season and 35th in Los Angeles. They recently extended a franchise record, completing their seventh consecutive winning season in 2017-18. The team has logged the NBA’s 5th-best record over the course of head coach Doc Rivers’ five-year tenure. The Clippers are committed to the city of Los Angeles and through the L.A. Clippers Foundation, provide resources and opportunities that make a positive difference toward leveling the playing field for youth in Southern California. Visit the Clippers online at www.clippers.com or follow them on social media @LAClippers.
About Bumble:
Bumble, the dating and networking app with nearly 50 million users, connects people across dating, friendship and professional networking. No matter the type of relationship, women make the first move on Bumble. Bumble recognizes the importance of relationships and how crucial they are to a healthy, happy life. They've built their platform around kindness, respect, and equality – and their users play an important part in that. Bumble holds its users accountable for their actions and has zero tolerance for hate, aggression or bullying. Bumble is available in 150 countries. Since 2014, Bumble has facilitated over half a billion women-led first moves and over four billion messages sent. Bumble is free and available in the App Store and Google Play.