Founding Member Program

You were
here first.

Safe Space is what it is because of people like you. You were here before there was any momentum, you posted generously, and you helped make this place worth being in. The Founding Members program is how we celebrate the people who built something real here.

What this is

The goal

Safe Space exists to be the community where HR folks feel valued, seen, and heard. A place to ask the hard questions you might not be able to ask anywhere else, surrounded by people who get it.

The Founding Members program is about recognizing the people who showed up before there was any momentum, posted generously, and helped shape what this community actually feels like to be in.

You built something real here. This is the first version of how we recognize that, and your feedback is how we make it more valuable over time.

What you get

How we celebrate you

Five ways we put you front and center. Hover or tap a card to turn it over.

LinkedIn Badge
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Safe Space Founding Member badge

LinkedIn Badge

Yours for your profile, plus a feature on our LinkedIn page.

Contribution Spotlight
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Contribution Spotlight

Your best posts and contributions surfaced and featured in the community feed.

Newsletter Feature
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Newsletter Feature

Your own moment in the IHIH newsletter, written by Kat: who you are, what you do, and what you bring to HR.

Direct Input
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Direct Input

Periodic check-ins with Kat on community direction and what's working. Your feedback shapes where this goes.

Custom Group Swag
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Custom Group Swag

You'll vote on it — a custom satin bomber or jean jacket, something one of a kind the OGs pick together to commemorate this.

Your role

Opportunities for Founding Members

Continued Engagement

You already do this. Keep doing it. Posting, replying, attending events, and being an active presence is what makes Safe Space worth being in, and what inspires others to show up too.

Welcomer Rotation

A few times a year you'll be rotated in to connect with and welcome new members via DM. You'll always get a heads up when it's your turn. When a new member reaches out, aim to respond within 24-72 hours.

*Note: all Founding Members are opted into this one

AMAs, Panels & Events

Want to host or lead a conversation, panel, or event in Safe Space? We're looking for Founding Members who want to bring their expertise to the room.

Library Contributions

Have resources, templates, or knowledge worth sharing? We'd love to feature your contributions in the Safe Space library.

Roadmap

What's coming

Here's what's next on the roadmap.

Coming soon

Profile Badge

A visible Safe Space Founding Member badge on your profile, shown when you post and appear in the directory.

Coming soon

Early Access

Test out new features before they go live, and share real feedback with the Devs. Just for OGs.

Coming soon

Private OG Channel

A dedicated space for Founding Members to connect with each other.

More on the way…

You're in. Let's make it official.

Tap below and fill out a quick onboarding form so we can get you set up.

I'M IN! ✨