Call For YES! Mentors

YES! empowers aspiring young entrepreneurs to bring their amazing business ideas to fruition through education and mentorship. You will be a key partner in their success!

bizworld.org mentors demo day

There are many ways to make an impact as a mentor:

Become a virtual BUSINESS COACH. As a Business Coach, you'll be the driving mentor, helping the company bring their business vision to life through BizWorld's curriculum. In weekly one-hour virtual sessions, you'll celebrate their progress and provide the strategic guidance they need to confidently build and refine their business plan. Time commitment: 12 hours over 12 weeks.

Sign up to be a virtual BUSINESS ADVISOR. Share your expertise to support entrepreneurs in key areas like finance, marketing, product development, app development, and manufacturing. You'll provide focused, one-hour virtual advisory sessions to help them strengthen and grow their companies. Time commitment: Minimum of 1 hour (1 session).

Enroll as a WORKSHOP PRESENTER. Inspire and guide the next generation of entrepreneurs by joining us as a speaker or expert in our virtual workshops. Lead engaging breakout sessions, spark insightful Q&A, and make a lasting impact. Time commitment: Approx. 4 hours

Join us as a PITCH COACH. You'll help young entrepreneurs perfect their presentations for Pitch Day. During the “Telling Your Story” workshop you’ll offer feedback in breakout sessions, followed by a one-hour session for final refinements and confidence-building. Time commitment: Minimum of 3 hours

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Stock Transfer

For information about electronic transfers or to donate stock or appreciated securities please send us a message here now.

Donor Advised Fund

Making a donation through your Donor-Advised Fund is simple and impactful!

How to Give:

  1. Directly through DAF Direct: If your DAF sponsor is supported, use their portal to make your gift directly.
  2. Mail or Wire: Direct your DAF sponsor to send a check or wire funds to:
    BizWorld Foundation
    Tax ID: 94-3280297
    344 Thomas L. Berkeley Way, Suite 111, Oakland, CA 94612

 

Helpful Tips:

  • Use our tax ID (94-3280297) when searching for BizWorld Foundation in your DAF sponsor’s directory to ensure your donation is correctly processed.
  • If your DAF is with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can use their portal for easy gifting.
  • You may designate your gift for a specific program or initiative in the “designation” field if your DAF sponsor allows.

 

Thank you for supporting BizWorld Foundation and helping us equip young entrepreneurs to unlock their potential!

ACH or Wire

Please submit a contact form now for information about electronic transfers or to donate stock or appreciated securities.

Mail Check

You can mail a check made payable to BizWorld.org to: BizWorld.org
344 Thomas L. Berkeley Way, Suite 111
Oakland, CA 94612