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SMALL BUSINESSES NEED YOU
Small businesses are the backbone of local communities. Together, we can help pave the way for a thriving economy. Through the Small Businesses Need Us initiative, our community of volunteer experts is lending support and expertise to small businesses where they need it most.
Get to Know Us
Volunteers play a vital role in IFEL’s ability to provide access to knowledge, capital, and networks necessary to help business owners to succeed. We offer a number of volunteer opportunities where your everyday skills will make a powerful impact for a business owner.
We start with a simple sign-up process and have opportunities lasting as little as two hours. Our volunteers meet with business owners virtually to tackle their most pressing issues, or in-person as part of a volunteer partner event.
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See How Volunteers are Making a Difference
WHY VOLUNTEER?
What our volunteers have to say:
"Volunteering allows me to use my skills and knowledge to help small businesses thrive and grow. Knowing that I am making a difference in other people's lives gives me a great sense of fulfillment."
"I volunteer to make a difference in the lives of entrepreneurs. I really enjoy serving small business owners in a meaningful and impactful way, as well as supporting them to elevate their marketing, make sound organizational decisions, mitigate losses and drive profitability. "
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Ways to Volunteer
Our economy, our communities, and our very culture rely on small businesses. When they succeed, we all do. That's the idea behind the Small Businesses Need Us initiative. We're a community of volunteer experts dedicated to offering specialized support and expertise directly to the small businesses that need it most, helping to build a more thriving future for everyone.
What's your expertise?
When you volunteer at IFEL, your efforts will have an impact on people’s lives – today and for generations to come. There are 4 main sectors and other countless ways you can work with peers to make change together.
We are seeking volunteer experts in many areas, including:
Competitive Analysis
Financial Projections
Social Media Marketing
Website Review/UX
Other Areas
of Expertise:
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App Building
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Bookkeeping
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Business Planning
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Email Marketing/CRM
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Fundraising
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Human Resources
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Legal
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Operations
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Pitch Preparation
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SEO
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Strategic Planning
Volunteer Partners
Engage Your Team
Companies have a unique opportunity to help small businesses thrive while also
cultivating a sense of purpose for yourself and your company. Will you join us?
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Our corporate partner program enables your team to help small business owners thrive and pave the way for economic recovery.
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The good news is when you partner with us, your company wins too.
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Our corporate volunteers report that the employees who participate come back recharged with a sense of purpose and increased creativity in their own roles.
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It's easy to get involved. Our turnkey program includes everything you need so there is minimal preparation needed.
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Complete the form above and we will schedule a call to learn more about your goals, skills, and availability.
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Together, we will find the right opportunities for your team - whether they are team events or individual sessions. We will develop a program that meets your targets for skills-based volunteerism and social impact.
And we will take it from there! Our team will ensure all volunteers are onboarded, prepped, and ready to go. Their impact will be tracked, giving you measurable metrics toward your goals.
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