Find Small Business Development Nonprofits and Charities

  rymskanji wrote:

Great organization! Doing great job for the local community.Always ready to help people in need. more »

  Chillymama wrote:

It is an absolute truth that when you educate girls and women and provide them with the opportunity to better themselves through business, they will lift their family, even their entire village, out of poverty. Friendship Bridge follows through on their... more »

  kalismom wrote:

I love what FINCA does and how they do it! I feel so empowering when I think about how my modest donations can help a woman start a business, expand her enterprise and, in turn, help others. I also love that the FINCA approach is so simple and direct.... more »

  Jeffrey17 wrote:

I consider myself a volunteer for The Jonas Project, in the manner of amplifying and sharing their message on social media as best as I can. The Jonas Project helps veteran entrepreneurs connect with professional mentors to develop their goals and realize... more »

  dwoldu00 wrote:

CEDA is a remarkable nonprofit organization making a profound impact in a war-torn region of Ethiopia by providing microloans to families affected by the conflict. It’s especially inspiring to see the 50 women who are being empowered to transform their... more »

  colleendonnelly wrote:

During the summer/early fall of 2012, I volunteered in the communications and social media department of Trickle Up. Not only is the staff extremely dedicated to serving the ultrapoor, but they have also distinguished themselves thought leaders in the... more »

  phiesm wrote:

Often we’ve been given the VISION, but the path to the destination is covered by a dense fog. That fog is really a smoke screen that entails the tools, expertise, and direction needed to navigate your course and make course corrections along the way.... more »

  florachuks wrote:

I'm FlorenceDennis Aikoriogie Foundation is a big blessing to my life and to the life of my coursematesThanks for always supporting usDennis Aikoriogie Foundation is the best foundation more »

  ashkun-zaker wrote:

The results that Womens initiative delivers are often clearly seen in the form of successful businesses, more local jobs, and a better standard of living for the women; while income is increased the vast majority of the time, it's the confidence and empowerment... more »

  nonprofitadvisorsgroup wrote:

A cursory review of this organizations published fiinancials statements show that they are diverting operational expenses to program related expenses to show that more money is spent on programs expenese versus operational expenses. They have at least... more »

  jmonthsm wrote:

Here is my personal experience with supporting The Proud Foundation. This charity goes way beyond offering temporary relief for immediate needs. It chooses to put enormous energy, creativity and heart into the long-term well being of those they help.... more »

  MarilynRoss wrote:

I am an AARP Volunteer and have been volunteering with the agency for almost two years. I thoroughly enjoy working with the agency. We dress men and women for job interviews, have a mentoring program and provide transitional housing for homeless men... more »

  armyjeb09 wrote:

Women in Progress is the kind of nonprofit NGO that helps people (specifically women) by not giving them handouts but empowering them with their own skills to make a living for their families. Women in Progress gives the women it works with a market... more »

  nakiakelley wrote:

The Diversity Business Resource Center has been extremely helpful to my woman owned landscaping and construction company. DBRC has been an awesome resource when I needed assistance with running my business. Whenever I have ran into issues that they... more »

  makerman wrote:

A compelling mission delivered by a passionate team of professionals. The CEO is innovative and charismatic, and fosters an environment designed to help her staff learn and grow as they collectively help others do the same. more »

  Mattie Wheeler wrote:

Having volunteered with Opportunity Fund for a year, I can attest to the difference that it really makes in the lives of Bay Area residents. The Bay Area is one of the most expensive areas to live in the US, and Opportunity Fund is extremely helpful to... more »

  cgreenwood wrote:

I have given thousands of dollars to this organization because I believe in its mission to provide microfinance services to the working poor in the developing world. I also believe that giving loans to people to start or build a business is the best way... more »

  fatuskitchen wrote:

This organisation is doing great things changing people's lives, in Godly ways. Well disciplined and structured that rubs off the people they're mentoring. more »

  ladiesautoknow wrote:

Mission Bridges is a great resource for people looking to start or grow their business or nonprofit. I was greatly beneficial to us. more »

  Ajventura23 wrote:

All about the Bay is an amazing organization that helped me expand my business. The people here are supportive, kind, business oriented and very personable. I am so thankful for my community here ! more »

  LeslyLing wrote:

I moved to San Antonio in the beginning of 2022 and wanted to restart my business. After searching for some time I stumbled upon Emerge and Rise. I went through their program and am happy to report we are opening up in January 2023 with the help of Emerge... more »

  papa wrote:

Fort Worth Tech guided our start up company in how to transform educational principles and a rudimentary educational technology into a company providing web-based training for students attending training programs in the health professions. We will be... more »

  oaklanddigital wrote:

ODALC calls for leaders of Silicon Valley and beyond to participate and contribute technical experience. Together we will strengthen the social fabric of the City while rejuvenating the image and future of Oakland's workforce. more »

  mnmama wrote:

My favorite charity to donate to and follow on social media!! Love how much they help the children and show their happy smiling faces :) more »

  ali2 wrote:

the WBDC is as giving as any not for profit organization could be. their hearts and souls are in it to better the livelihoods of women in business. they opened doors for my business by certifying us as a WBE. more »

  misty62704 wrote:

Great group that has fostered the green economy! I love the national green pages that connect me with businesses around the country trying to sell truly green goods. I know when a company is listed in the National Green Pages that Green America has... more »

  bobman112002 wrote:

This so-called non-profit....is a scam, a joke....very dishonest should be shut down...N O W bad for the state of New Mexico...brings a bad name to all new mexicans THEY ARE CHEATS.....AND LIARS....STAY CLEAR!!!!!!!!!!!! more »

  Lori61 wrote:

Suncoast Community Capital assisted in the IRS tax filing prep after I learned my sweet 81-yr "young" Mom had been financially scammed by fake Publisher's Clearing House telemarketing reps...and later we learned Mom was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer's.... more »

  ivolunteer wrote:

ACCION is a very well organized institution. It upholds strict standards in lending and prospecting. It has has a great volunteeering program that has attracted many Chicago area young professionals. The friendly and professional staff, as well as the... more »

  Paul E. wrote:

VRBIzTools extends the experience that SEED Business Network has developed over years of useful service. more »

  BigTJ wrote:

Excellent organization! I'm honored to be a long time supporter. The work TTS, Inc. is doing in the community is just what is needed to help those seeking employment. more »

  cory3 wrote:

Great youth centered non-profit helping youth grades 7-12 in achieving their dreams. Lifeskills 411 engrains holositic character building concepts into youth through sequential courses and trainings. www.lifeskills411.org more »

  NPconsultant wrote:

I get to see a lot of nonprofits in my work. Camelback Ventures is one of the few I have chosen to actively work with, and I have not been disappointed in that choice. The organization lives and breathes its values both internally and externally. They... more »

  sebastienplatini wrote:

Haitian National Congress, since the the passing of the devastating earthquake of 2010 has been working vehemently to change the landscape of Haiti. HNC, has been doing a lot of mini fundraising just to make sure no fund is raising from any particular... more »

  Perla N. wrote:

This review is for Worth A Dam, Martinez Beavers. Our family was given a highly educational tour of the creek area in downtown Martinez where a family of beavers live. We saw the Willow replanting and learned about flow device used to manage the beavers'... more »

  cmkeefe wrote:

Renaissance has been a great help to me in my personal life as well as my development as an entrepreneur. They have helped me to better understand the process of business plan development and the importance of business incubation. The staff is extremely... more »

  ercnp2012 wrote:

The Pacoima AND Sherman Oaks Economic Development Center advisers are the most UNHELPFUL women ever. The place was empty (I wonder why). The Lazy City Workers/staff members made it so obvious that they were trying to get rid of us (especially at Pacoima).... more »

  vlewis3 wrote:

My name is Victoria Lewis and I am a small business owner in the state of Arizona that has been suffering greatly. At so the step, the the system and systemic racism horrifying non lending of small businesses that are double minorities. And I was just... more »

  paulakiger wrote:

Healthy Steps for Children in CambodiaHealthy Steps for Children in CambodiaIn the last week alone I have spent $15 many times I over. I bought two birthday cards for relatives last night which cost almost $15 -- just pieces of decorated... more »

  auntiek wrote:

I attended one event after learning about WEDC and what they offer the community and local women striving for success. I enjoyed the event, the guest speaker, and knew the honorees - both hard-working businesswomen with integrity and staying-power. ... more »

  BChalker wrote:

I've been blessed to be both a borrower from Working Solutions and also a volunteer in their micro-mentor program. When I opened a gift boutique in San Francisco in 2010, Working Solutions provided me with my start-up loan- but their support didn't just... more »

  adanmorales wrote:

I'm a minority, queer owner of a small business that is doing well. We need funds for the next step of getting a lease, equipment, inventory and employees. I applied for a loan and the application UI system is amazing. But the process was terrible. I... more »

  HarleyQuinn0926 wrote:

They don't truly help people they over talk you on the phone and are very argumentative and are very uncaring. They don't let you explain anything and I wouldn't recommend my worst enemy to them anymore. I had to hang up on them because they wouldn't... more »

  Sherita Green wrote:

The Women's Small Business Exchange was very helpful to me recently in 2011. I wanted to start a party planning business but didn't know where to begin. Someone stated they could help me and was going to charge me $250.00 to help me get started. One... more »

  Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:

GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work! CLOZTALK team >> Jonny Imerman, co-founder more »

  littleduck wrote:

January 21, 2015: I contacted New England Legal Foundation about a legal dispute I have. Attorney John Pagliaro took the call. He was RUDE to me. He yelled at me, then slammed phone in my face. He gets off on yelling at woman. He would not allow me to... more »

  Director-Volunteer-Services wrote:

When the American Collectibles Museum started looking for a place to open its doors, we looked here. The environment here is modern, and the staff very friendly and helpful. The amount of rent was lower than we could have found elsewhere and includes... more »

  25 wrote:

The Center for Rural Affairs performs for rural America in on-the-ground entrepreneurial support and training, and in driving policy reform and legislation to support farm families. The Center is the source of specific state laws that provide model support... more »

To improve economic and business conditions in the downtown area of the city of eau claire, wisconsin more »

The american society of professional estimators serves construction estimators by providing education, fellowship, and opportunity... more »

To provide free accounting and financial counseling to economically disadvantaged businesses, individuals, and not-for-profit... more »

The Denali Initiative's Mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities and promote a standard of excellence in the... more »

Business ownership initiative of indiana's mission is to provide services and support to emerging and existing business owners... more »

Commonwealth kitchen is a collaborative community working to strengthen the local economy, particularly for people who have been... more »

Our mission is to equip our members with the skills, resources, and connections for them to establish a strong foundation for... more »

Assist small businesses in jefferson county more »

T. E. C. Center, inc. Provides an enriched and supportive location for high technology start-up companies to incubate and grow,... more »

Identify and develop educational and business opportunities for minority business enterprises (mbes), corporations, and public... more »

To facilitate the establishment of significant and long-term business, civic, and cultural relationships between the west michigan... more »

The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association comprised of 11,400 volunteer business... more »

To promote the viability of the domestic olive oil industry and ensure the integrity of olive oil for consumers health benefit... more »

Creating Pathways to Opportunity. Mi Casa Resource Center® believes in the potential of all people to achieve their educational,... more »

The venture capital foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness and educating the general public and... more »

The mission of the great falls development authority is to lead economic development efforts to grow and diversify the great falls... more »

To create economic development by assisting businesses to acquire sba 504 financing to expand their businesses by acquiring, renovating... more »

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) is a regional community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides... more »

The corporation will primarily focus on economic development to include affordable housing development, job creation, entrepreneurial... more »

To increase the participation of minorities in the retail business. more »

The mission of beaver street enterprise center, inc. Is to stimulate economic growth through entrepreneurial development. To achieve... more »

The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association comprised of 11,400 volunteer business... more »

Chippewa valley innovation center, inc. Promotes industrial development and reduces small business failures by providing instruction... more »

Mentors is dedicated to assisting people through transitions to self-sufficiency. There are many paths to self-sufficiency, among... more »

Empathy, Inc. increases the income of people with disabilities by providing websites and Internet marketing education, as well... more »

The jim rouse entrepreneurial fund provides loans to new and existing small businesses who otherwise do not qualify for traditional... more »

To provide a broad range of business development services to Minoriry and women uwnea Business Interprises (M/WBEs) throughout... more »

PROVIDE BUSINESS EDUCATION & LOANS TO WOMEN IN BUSINESS. more »

Business incubator network more »

To educateconnect&inspire entrepreneur more »

Assists entrepreneurs in developing sustainable, profitable, technology ventures to compete in a global market more »

Whether the business is the sole source of family income or a crucial supplement to family earnings, micro enterprise development... more »

Assist local governments and administer revolving loan funds. more »

To operate as a business incubator program to foster the development of new businesses started by local entrepreneurs. more »

To support the city of joplin, missouri, its people and businesses, by providing assistance in the reestablishment of employment... more »

To work collectively to build strong, stable communities by leveraging resources for the development of people and places. more »

Founded in 1972 as a full-service, non-profit (501)(c)(3) corporation, the organization is dedicated to providing business assistance,... more »

The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association comprised of 11,400 volunteer business... more »

Rockford area ventures (rav) operates a technology commercialization center and small business incubator in rockford, il. Rav... more »

Wdbid management company (downtown visions) was established to create a safer, cleaner and well-managed central business district... more »

Assisting minority owned companies in establishing and promoting more »

Secret knowledge is an oregon nonprofit corporation formed to offer educational programming to the public. Secret knowledge offers... more »

To assist & educate underprivileged persons who endeavor to live a more empowered life. Noting that many persons in the current... more »

The united states hispanic chamber of commerce foundation (ushccf) is committed to the purpose of giving latino entrepreneurs... more »

Dedicated to enhance downtown richmond economic growth, the quality of life in our community by protecting, perserving and promoting... more »

To continually provide cutting edge training and services to entrepreneurs seeking to enter the marketplace or expand their businesses. more »

SCORE s a nonprofit association comprised of 11,400 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. There... more »

To create high quality jobs for maine through best practice incubations services that systematically assist new businesses with... more »