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We have a generous donor who will match the money we raise by 12/31/2025, dollar for dollar, up to $250,000. We need your help! ​Because every dollar is matched dollar for dollar up to $250K, any amount that you contribute moves us closer to our goal. ​Every dollar is important and appreciated. 

Give to Make a Difference

Here's how your dollars make a difference:

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  • Leadership - $500,000 | Catalyzes IFEL’s expansion into new markets nationally

  • Visionary - $250,000 | Supports our Capital Circles program in one new geography

  • Champion - $100,000 | Supports a Capital Readiness initiative in one existing geography

  • Investor - $50,000 | Enables training for 10 new angel investors

  • Ally - $25,000 | Underwrites the Conscious Collisions Virtual Summit

  • Partner - $15,000 | Underwrites three Creating Conscious Collisions live events

  • Supporter - $10,000 | Enables up to 50 entrepreneurs to present at IFEL Showcase events

  • Advocate - $5,000 | Enables high-touch capital readiness support for 20 business owners

  • Community - $1,000 | Provides 200 business owners with Ask the Expert webinar training

  • Friend - $250 | Supports high-touch capital readiness support for one business owner

Your gift today helps us secure matching funds. 

Listen to those we've helped...

​​The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible as provided by U.S. law.

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Tax ID number: 04-3660900.

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For additional information, contact donate@weareifel.org.

Other Ways to Donate

Donate By Check
 

Checks can be mailed to:

Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
550 Broad Street, Suite 702
Newark, New Jersey 07102

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Make checks payable to "Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership"

Donate using Cryptocurrency
 

​Visit our Givepact portal now to donate

ACH/WIRE
 

Use our Giving Form if you'd like to donate via ACH or Wire.

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IFEL Giving Form

Make a Pledge By Phone

Call us and we'll be happy to take your pledge by phone to invoice you.

Join Our Community of Changemakers. Donate Today!

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), founded in 2002, is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to empower champions, mobilize allies, and activate investors to use their relationships and other resources to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. IFEL works with corporate, institutional, higher education, and community partners to develop and implement innovative, inclusive, high-touch programming that promotes inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

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Our three programmatic areas are as follows:

  • Relationship Capital Connections

  • Investor Inclusion 

  • Community-Building Small Business Initiatives 

Our 2024 Impact:

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  • 10,000+ business owners supported

  • $1M+ in volunteer expertise provided

  • 600+ investors engaged across the country

  • 34 new check-writers activated

  • 92 new angel investors trained

  • $426,000 in capital catalyzed for 20 small businesses

  • 69 founders showcased during 15-city tour

  • Over 20,000 connections facilitated

 

Through our work, we continue to inspire action, change mindsets, and create connections that drive lasting impact.

We’ve earned our Gold Seal of Transparency with @CandidDotOrg! Get updates on our impact through our #NonprofitProfile

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