Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women is a $10 billion investment commitment with $100 million in philanthropic capital to drive economic growth and opportunity. It is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive investment focused on key moments from early childhood through retirement, increasing opportunity where investment could make all the difference. To date, Goldman Sachs has deployed $3.6 billion in investment capital and $41 million in philanthropic capital.
About the organization
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm that provides a wide range of financial services.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment in the growth of small businesses. We help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital and support services.
About the organization
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm that provides a wide range of financial services.
Located in Chicago, but serving all of Illinois and Indiana
Allies for Community Business offers term loans and lines of credit between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses in Illinois and Indiana.
About the organization
Allies for Community Business provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities.
Board Boot Camp is a comprehensive, interactive, multi-day training for individuals interested in nonprofit board service; inclusive of networking/connection with organizations recruiting for board members.
About the organization
Since 1985, Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) has been a leader in the movement to achieve basic rights and equal opportunities, investing in women, girls, and gender-expansive people as catalysts to build stronger communities for all. Through grantmaking and leadership development, we support community-rooted organizations that understand the needs of women, girls, gender-expansive people in the areas of freedom from violence, economic security, and access to health.
ChiBizHub provides the resources you need for starting a business, business plans, licensing, tax information, financing and more.
About the organization
Allies for Community Business provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities.
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.
About the organization
Comcast Corporation, formerly known as Comcast Holdings, is an American multinational mass media, telecommunications, and entertainment conglomerate.
Elevate by Principal is a digital platform that provides self-serve access to expense savings through name brand suppliers as well as one-on-one support to achieve additional savings through a tailored spend review.
About the organization
Elevate by Principal is hyper-focused on helping SMB business owners find expense savings that can be applied to growth opportunities.
Entrepreneurial Development and Leadership Institute (EDLI)
Chicago, IL
An online community of best practices, educational content and discussions that serves as a proprietary, safe space for EDLI & FWB Collective partners to co-lead, empowering an inclusive community.
About the organization
EDLI is a 501(C)3 nonprofit corporation designed to help build a future of inclusive entrepreneurship by providing a community exclusively for Black, Latino and women entrepreneurs. For Entrepreneurs – We understand the unique challenges faced by Black, Latino, and Women entrepreneurs. Finding resources, navigating funding hurdles, and building a strong network can be more difficult than it should be. The EDLI online community aims to foster connections among Black, Latino, and Women entrepreneurs, and provide them with the necessary resources to support their growth. By collaborating together, we strive to Empower, Educate & Elevate underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Capital is a critical resource ... For more than 30 years, we’ve specialized in flexible lending products and creative real estate solutions that help nonprofits achieve their growth goals and best serve their communities.
About the organization
IFF champions Midwest nonprofits to shape more equitable and vibrant communities through lending, development, and real estate solutions.
The Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3), formerly known as Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE), advocates for equitable economic opportunities across the state of Illinois for minorities-, women-, veteran-owned businesses, businesses owned by persons with disabilities, eligible not-for-profit corporations, and other underserved communities. Through targeted programs, resources, and outreach and promotional activities, OE3 aims to create an inclusive and strong business ecosystem for communities that have traditionally faced systemic barriers to entry and growth. This investment spurs local economic development in underserved areas resulting in a revitalized and thriving Illinois economy.
About the organization
The Illinois Women’s Business Collective (ILWBC) serves as an important statewide platform for cross-sector organizations and leaders focused on identifying systemic gaps and developing collaborative solutions to better support Illinois women-owned businesses, future women business owners and founders, and aspiring female entrepreneurs throughout Illinois. The ILWBC is powered by the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3).
Resources The Independent Sector resources features thought leadership articles and materials on the trends and issues affecting the charitable community.
About the organization
Independent Sector is a coalition of nonprofit organizations, foundations and corporate giving programs in the United States.
The Milestone Circles community provides a dedicated space to learn alongside like-minded business owners across America who share your passion for building something greater than themselves. As a first of its kind collaboration between the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through its statewide Illinois Women’s Business Collective (ILWBC) that is powered by DCEO’s Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center through the support of the Wells Fargo Foundation, we invite Illinois women-owned businesses to be part of this free, virtual mentoring program. Since its inception, thousands of women entrepreneurs across the U.S. have been part of the Milestone Circles program.
About the organization
Our mission as a nonprofit is to improve access and knowledge in entrepreneurship to advance economic progress for all.
Business loans, technical assistance, educational resources and content
About the organization
At Pursuit, our mission is simple: we’re empowering businesses in all communities by providing access to affordable loans and resources so that they can reach higher, transform, and grow. Through our work, we’re striving to create a more inclusive economy by ensuring every business owner has a path to success. Our mission guides our lending. When you work with us, you’ll have access to a community-focused lender that’s invested in providing the best possible small business loan for you now, and in the future.
SBDCs provide problem-solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance and sales.
About the organization
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
This is a funding opportunity for a current recipient of an SBA SCORE award. In order to be eligible, you must be a current recipient of SBA funding to SCORE. For-profit businesses are not eligible for this award.
About the organization
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Small Business Majority is a national small business organization that empowers America's diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and equitable economy.
About the organization
Venturize is not a lender— but a platform from nonprofit organization Small Business Majority.
SE works toward its objective through three program strategies: The Community Business Academy (CBA), Business Acceleration Services (BAS), and Credit to Capital (C2C). The CBA is a twelve-session, 36-hour course in business planning and management, taught by experienced instructors, delivering hands-on training in the basic concepts, tools, and skills needed to plan for and run a successful business. BAS provides a year-round schedule of advanced seminars, networking events, help desk services, and individual coaching sessions with industry experts. The C2C program provides two core services; personal finance and credit improvement via one-on-one coaching and capital readiness support that equips and prepares entrepreneurs to acquire the funding needed to improve sustainability and scale.
About the organization
Sunshine seeks to empower rising entrepreneurs in Chicago's disinvested neighborhoods to grow their businesses and impact communities. Sunshine fulfills this mission through immersive, hands-on training, coaching, and connecting to capital to over 600 entrepreneurs annually.
TechRise by P33 is a multi-stakeholder initiative to support tech founders from Chicago. We work to ensure access to capital, networks, and knowledge for all.
In partnership with Verizon, 1871, investors, incubators, community leaders, and startup founders, TechRise brings you community, capital, and connections for every stage of your business. We’re with you from idea to exit.
VBOCs assist clients in developing and maintaining a business plan. The business plan includes such elements as the legal form of the business, equipment requirements and cost, organizational structure, a strategic plan, market analysis, and a financial plan.
About the organization
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: free courses, mentorship and networking created just for small businesses
About the organization
We power and empower how people live, work and play. We're all about connecting everything and everyone in totally new and exciting ways—people, companies and objects alike.
The WBC program was founded to foster the growth of women-owned businesses by providing access to education, training, mentoring, business development and financing opportunities to women throughout the United States and its territories.
About the organization
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Willie's Warriors is a leadership cohort for Black women and nonbinary leaders from diverse backgrounds, sectors, and industries.
About the organization
Since 1985, Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) has been a leader in the movement to achieve basic rights and equal opportunities, investing in women, girls, and gender-expansive people as catalysts to build stronger communities for all. Through grantmaking and leadership development, we support community-rooted organizations that understand the needs of women, girls, gender-expansive people in the areas of freedom from violence, economic security, and access to health.
