Support Venturism’s Mission

Your gift funds nonprofit coaching, workshops, and tools that help everyday people launch businesses - and grow their careers.

Why Your Support Matters

Starting a business shouldn’t depend on money or connections. Your donation turns ideas into plans, plans into launches, and launches into income. You also help job-seekers with targeted coaching when it matters most.

Businesses Need Guidance

Where your gift goes

  • Business planning & 1:1 coaching - idea validation, models, pricing, referrals.

  • Workshops & toolkits - marketing, bookkeeping, legal basics, launch checklists.

  • Connections to resources - SBDC/SCORE mentors, SBA loan guidance, partner programs.

  • Career coaching - resumes, interviews, confidence and accountability.

Nearly 1 in 3 retirees are considering returning to work, and 54% of Gen X retirees are contemplating ‘unretiring.’ - Source

Only 22% of small businesses had mentors at launch, while 63% had no professional guidance, and a striking 92% agreed mentors directly impacted growth and survival. - Source

21.5% of private-sector businesses fail within the first year, about 48.4% fail by year five, and 65.1% by year ten. - Source

Together, we can change these statistics.

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Support Venturism’s Mission

Your gift helps someone start a business and access career coaching, workshops, and resources that create lasting opportunities.

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Venturism is applying for 501(c)(3) status. Until approved by the IRS, donations are not guaranteed to be tax-deductible. We’ll notify donors once our status is confirmed.

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