Eforall Epara Todos Pioneer Valley

Agency Description
The mission of Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is to accelerate economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship. We believe that the best way to revitalize communities that face economic challenges is to fuel the dreams and ambitions of entrepreneurs who live in and near these underserved areas.

EforAll drives inclusive entrepreneurship by providing core services to aspiring entrepreneurs--all free of charge. EparaTodos offers all programs in Spanish. EforAll’s model intentionally incorporates community volunteers as a way to build networks and social capital for our entrepreneurs. Our core components include:
1. Pitch Contests. Open to the public, these contests provide entrepreneurs with candid feedback to help them understand if and how to pursue their business idea. Participants can win cash prizes to capitalize their businesses.
2. The Business Accelerator. This 12-month program, offered twice per year, helps entrepreneurs launch new businesses. It begins with 12 weeks of immersive business training, followed by nine months of intensive support, including mentorship from a team of two experts per entrepreneur. Participants gain an extended professional network and can win cash prizes to capitalize their businesses.

In total, each Entrepreneur receives more than 100 hours of technical assistance through the Accelerator (65 hours of classroom instruction plus meetings with their specific mentors). Fundraising and volunteer support ensure that EforAll can offer this tremendous value - equivalent to a college course - at no cost to aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Board Service Opportunity
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EforAll is interested in potential board members. Desirable traits: We are looking for individuals that can help us support our site's development and fundraising and expand network and credibility. Desired representation from Hampshire/Franklin Counties and Spanish speakers highly desirable. Other Information: This is not actually a fiduciary board - this is an Advisory Council. EforAll is a national non-profit that has a formalized fiduciary board on the national level, but each site is run by a local advisory council, and that is what we are looking for. We are looking for individuals who can leverage personal and professional network to recruit mentors, donors, judges, specialists, and other advisory council members. Council members are not expected to vote on or review our financials. To apply, contact Tessa Murphy-Romboletti at tessa@eforall.org

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Mentor a Small Business
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Mentors play a critical role in the EforAll Business Accelerator program, providing ongoing support and encouragement to an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start a business. Mentors get the opportunity to utilize their knowledge and professional experience as part of a dedicated mentor team during this year-long program. Accelerator Mentors are volunteers from various backgrounds and use their business and leadership experience to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of turning their idea into a growing business. You do not have to be a business owner to be a mentor. Mentors work in teams of two and are matched with an entrepreneur based on schedule availability and desire to work together. The team meets as a group, often virtually, to help reaffirm topics and themes raised during classes while strategizing with the entrepreneur on reaching their specific goals during the program.This role is great for anyone looking for a highly rewarding and fun volunteer experience who can dedicate the time needed to help someone pursue their business dream. To apply, fill out this form and someone from our team will be in touch: https://forms.gle/v6Lj2Wb4AVCPcCfA8

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Read Applications for Small Business Program
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Help us read applications for our Business Accelerator & Pitch Contests! One way that we are able to ensure fairness and balance among Pitch Contest and Accelerator applicants is by having individuals volunteer their time to review and score applications from entrepreneurs. Constructive feedback to early-stage entrepreneurs is critical to their growth and overall success. This is done remotely, time commitment is flexible, and offered several times per year. This is a great way to plug into the creative energy of the community. English and Spanish speakers are always needed. If you are interested in volunteering, click on this link, fill out the application form, and someone on our team will be in touch: https://forms.gle/v6Lj2Wb4AVCPcCfA8

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