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Give Tuesday or Give Today!

Why wait for #GivingTuesday? At CIC, we believe every day is an opportunity to empower local entrepreneurs. Your contribution today will kickstart our #GivingTuesday campaign and immediately fuel the dreams of aspiring business owners. Whether you Give Tuesday or Give Today, you’re providing the vital support our entrepreneurs need to turn their visions into thriving businesses.

Spring 2024 Charlottesville
Entrepreneur Workshop Grads

Here is how your support can make a difference:

  • Help fund a microloan for a graduate of our program with a $5,000 or $2,500 donation, providing crucial startup capital to launch a new business.
  • Support one entrepreneur in our Financial Management Program (FMP) build essential skills for business success with a $1,000 donation.
  • Support one entrepreneur with a scholarship for our 16-week Entrepreneur Workshop, with a $625 donation, to help spread entrepreneurial knowledge and opportunity.
  • Help provide mentorship, advising, and networking opportunities for aspiring business owners with donations of $500, $250, or $150. 

BY CHECK:

Community Investment Collaborative
P.O. Box 2976
Charlottesville, VA 22902

STOCK GIFTS:

CIC accepts contributions of stock through Truist Financial Services.  If you would like to make a stock gift, please contact Stephen Davis at stephen@cicville.org or 434-227-5679.

Commonwealth Virginia Campaign:

CIC is a registered charity with the Commonwealth Virginia Campaign. Our registration number is 08084. For more information visit the CVC web site.

VIRGINIA NAP CREDITS:

CIC has a limited number of Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) state tax credits available for eligible donations  ($500 and above for individuals, and $616 and above for businesses). Credits are awarded at 65% of the donation value. For more details, contact Stephen Davis at stephen@cicville.org of 434-227-5679. Credits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is the responsibility of the donor to verify credits are still available before making a donation.  Credits are not officially reserved until CIC has received the donation and the NAP form.

Together we are strengthening our community.