Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll)

EforAll is excited to share two great opportunities for fundraising professionals looking to join our growing and dynamic nonprofit. We are looking for energetic, action-oriented and flexible individuals who share our mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their dream of starting a business into a reality! Both positions are fully remote. You can learn more about these positions and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eMKCE8E Please share with anyone you think may be interested! Thank you in advance for your support. #eforall #eforallfam #hiring

Exciting news at EforAll! 🌟 Today, we welcome Tracy Shaw, MPA, as our new Chief Development Officer! She joins EforAll with over 20 years of experience in development and nonprofit leadership, most recently serving as executive principal at Thread Strategies, a fundraising and nonprofit consulting firm. Tracy will work closely with EforAll CEO Meralis T. Hood to lead and advance our fundraising and sponsorship strategies as we continue to expand nationwide. Please join us in welcoming Tracy to the EforAll family! 🎉 Read more about Tracy here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euTgJjDW

EforAll is thrilled to announce its newest national board member Philip Gaskin. Currently the CEO & Principal of InterStitial LLC, Gaskin previously served as VP, Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation where he provided the vision, strategic thinking, and thought leadership to support the impact of the Foundation’s work, with the mission of eliminating systemic barriers through access to capital, ecosystems, entrepreneurial learning, policy, and research. He is also chair of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee, a volunteer service group that serves as an independent source of information, advice, and recommendations on matters broadly related to the U.S. startup and small business innovation ecosystems. “Philip is an accomplished professional who brings exceptional expertise to our Board of Directors, says EforAll CEO Meralis T. Hood. "His inclusive, entrepreneurial mindset and global business experience will contribute great value to the organization as we continue to expand nationally to reach more aspiring entrepreneurs.” Please join us in welcoming Philip to the EforAll family! #eforallfam

Calling all community-minded, talented people! 💡 We're looking for individuals willing to give their time and professional expertise (no matter what industry!) to support entrepreneurs during our upcoming Accelerator program. You do not need prior mentoring experience; just a desire to listen and help support someone pursuing their business dream. 🚀 Learn more/apply now at https://lnkd.in/eCkyqJh Buscamos mentores de habla hispana también. Interesados aplicar en: https://lnkd.in/eST2WTN

🎉 Hats off to all our amazing EforAll and EparaTodos entrepreneurs for a phenomenal 2023! 👏 Here are a few highlights from our latest annual impact survey: ⭐ Over 1,720 businesses have graduated from an EforAll or EparaTodos Accelerator - 22% increase over 2022 ⭐ These businesses generated over $56M in revenue and created 2,277 jobs in 2023 alone ⭐ Our entrepreneurial community is impressively diverse! 💙 Our ventures are 74% BIPOC owned, 76% women owned, and 34% immigrant ownership. If you want to learn more about our impact, visit eforall.org #businessaccelerator #businessincubator #eforallfam #eforallentrepreneurs #eparatodos #smallbusinessowners

If you love EforAll and its mission to drive inclusive entrepreneurship, there is an easy way to show it this week. EforAll Roxbury has been named as a finalist for "Best Accelerator or Incubator" in Startup Boston's annual community awards! Voting is open now through Friday, May 24th at 5pm. And you can vote once per day if you'd like! 👍 https://lnkd.in/dkfhMMZ #eforallfam

Every week is an inspiring week for the #eforallfam as we get to work with passionate entrepreneurs trying to fulfill their dream of owning their own business but this week has been extra big as many EforAll & EparaTodos communities held Pitch contests and final showcases & celebrations for their Winter 2024 Accelerator graduates. We honor them all this #NationalSmallBusinessWeek and thank our staff for all they do in service of these entrepreneurs. Thanks for sharing your photos Meralis T. Hood!

It's National Small Business week! 🎉 Join EforAll in celebrating its 1,400+ Accelerator program grads working hard every day to create a better future for their families and their communities. Want to get involved? Learn about rewarding volunteer opportunities at eforall.org/volunteering. Let's support small businesses together! #eforallfam

Please join us in welcoming two new EforAll national board members: Catherine Dillon and Mary Ann Skewes Eyssen, MBA. Catherine Dillon is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BankFive, the SouthCoast's premier independent community bank, and one of the top regional banks in the area. Catherine translates BankFive’s vision for profitable growth and community leadership into meaningful and measurable actions. She was recognized as One of the Top Women to Watch by SouthCoast Almanac in 2023. Mary Ann Skewes Eyssen currently serves as Senior Vice President and Retail Regional Sales Manager of the MetroWest area of Massachusetts for M&T Bank. Prior to moving to Massachusetts, Mary Ann was heavily involved with organizations that helped minority and women entrepreneurs get their ventures started. Her passion lies in lifting and educating businesses within the communities she serves. In January 2023, Mary Ann became the co-president of the HOLA! National ERG. We are so grateful to these two women and the rest of our national board for their guidance and support! #eforallfam #nationalvolunteermonth

If you are looking for some great volunteer opportunities this National Volunteer Month, EforAll has you covered. We are offering no-obligation info sessions for anyone interested in learning more about mentoring opportunities for our upcoming Summer 2024 Business Accelerator programs! These sessions are being held in English and Spanish on the following dates. Don't see a time below that works for you? You can also sign up for a 1:1 call with an EforAll staff person. EforAll (English): Tuesday, April 9th | 6-7 pm CT Tuesday, May 28th | 12-1 pm CT Tuesday, June 25th | 12-1pm CT To sign up for one of the English sessions: bit.ly/ENMentorInfo EparaTodos (Spanish): Jueves, 11 de abril, de 6 p.m. a 7 p.m., CT Martes, 21 de mayo, de 12 p.m. a 1 p.m., CT Martes, 18 de junio, de 12 p.m. a 1 p.m., CT Regístrate en el siguiente enlace para atender una de las sesiones informativas: bit.ly/ESMentorInfo #eforallfam #volunteers #mentors #businesscoach