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Donate to empower local entrepreneurs

At CIC, we believe in the power of dreams and the potential of entrepreneurs. Your support helps us provide the training, resources, and connections that small business owners need to thrive in our community.

Fall 2024 Charlottesville Entrepreneur Workshop Grads

Every donation can make a difference:

  • $50 can provide a business owner with materials for one entrepreneurship class.
  • $100 can fund a consultation with a business coach.
  • $150, $250, or $500 helps provide mentorship, advising, and networking opportunities for aspiring business owners.
  • $625 supports one (1) entrepreneur with a scholarship for our 16-week Entrepreneur Workshop, spreading entrepreneurial knowledge and opportunity.
  • $1,000 supports one (1) entrepreneur in our Financial Management Program (FMP), helping them build essential skills for business success.
  • $2,500 or $5,000 helps fund a microloan for a graduate of our program, providing crucial startup capital to launch a new business

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.