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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.
Our three programmatic areas are as follows:
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Relationship Capital Connections
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Investor Inclusion
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Community-Building Small Business Initiatives
Our 2024 Impact:
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10,000+ business owners supported
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2,000 volunteer business professionals
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7,070 service hours provided
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$1,098,000 in expert services provided
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600+ investors engaged across the country
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34 new check-writers activated
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92 new angel investors trained
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$426,000 in capital catalyzed for 20 small businesses
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69 founders showcased during 15-city tour
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Over 20,000 connections facilitated
Through our work, we continue to inspire action, change mindsets, and create connections that drive lasting impact.
MAKE A GIFT
You can make a gift using the Donation Portal, or by check, ACH/wire transfer or contributions of crypto.
Checks can be mailed to:
Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
550 Broad Street, Suite 702
Newark, New Jersey 07102
For additional information, please get in touch with Jill Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO at jill@weareifel.org.
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.
Tax ID number: 04-3660900.
Other Ways to Give
Make a Pledge By Phone
Call us and we'll be happy to discuss how you can help support our work.
Give By Check
Checks can be mailed to:
Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
550 Broad Street, Suite 702
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Check should be made payable to the "Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership"
Donate using Cryptocurrency
You can make a contribution using cryptocurrency through our secure donation portal.
ACH/WIRE
For donors who wish to contribute ACH or Wire, please contact us via our Giving Form.
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