The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, today announced that new sponsorship opportunities are available which align organizational diversity priorities with SCORE programs and training that directly assist small business owners in underserved communities. Such sponsorship opportunities support SCORE For All initiatives that focus on Women, Black, Hispanic and Asian American founders, among others. May is nationally recognized as Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Underwriting support through sponsorships for one of these communities enables SCORE to expand the specific training and resources available to help these founders overcome the unique business challenges they face or to access tools that guide their business decisions and practices. Each underserved community has a unique content ‘hub’ on score.org which provides a curated collection of business tips, strategies, templates and success stories across a variety of subjects – from accounting to video marketing and more.
Corporate sponsors are recognized as such on the materials and training programs they support and receive reports on the small business owner impact and engagement.
During May, sponsorship funding from Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leading insurance company, supported the creation of a series of ‘how to’ e-guides for Asian-American entrepreneurs with the steps and advice for starting different types of businesses.
“We are pleased to support all diverse entrepreneurs, especially this month as we recognize those from the Asian-American community. Our organization is committed to advancing inclusion and equity beyond our walls and into our communities,” said Ashanti Osbourne, head of diversity, equity and inclusion at Global Atlantic. “By enabling the creation of new training information that will help these founders create successful companies in whatever line of business they choose, we are contributing to economic prosperity in communities everywhere.”
“We invite corporations, institutions and non-profits to collaborate with us on business educational programs for underserved founders that can also help achieve corporate diversity goals and objectives,” said Liz Sara, president of the SCORE Foundation. For information on how your organization to get involved in sponsoring such SCORE programs, send an email to info@ScoreFOUNDATION.org.
About the SCORE Foundation
The SCORE Foundation, a 501 c 3, is the philanthropic arm of SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential mentoring to small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Foundation funds SCORE education programs, resources and services that enable SCORE to increase its impact and reach in fostering vibrant small business communities nationwide. To make an individual donation to support Asian-American entrepreneurs during this cultural heritage month, visit our website at http://www.scoreFoundation.org.