WomenVenture

A CDFI–𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻–is a mission-oriented loan provider that prioritizes investing back into the community through financial capital.

𝗖𝗗𝗙𝗜’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: small business owners, low-income and rural communities, and borrowers with lower credit scores that have historically had a difficult time accessing traditional financing.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗗𝗙𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, not their own profits. Community impact lives at their core. They promote economic development to strengthen local economies by helping create jobs and build generational wealth for the people within them.

𝗖𝗗𝗙𝗜’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀. Borrowers are supported with financial education, business coaching, and a network of care to help further their goals.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗗𝗙𝗜? 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! Celebrating 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗗𝗙𝗜 and 25 years of critical economic impact.

Whether you’re in need of a small business loan or looking for a cause to support, WomenVenture is here for you. Our lending program offers small business loans up to $100,000 with fixed interest rates, revolving lines of credit, and access to expert consulting support for the duration of your loan.

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮💙in the comments and read more about the WomenVenture lending experience on our website ➡️ bit.ly/4faJqsM

WomenVenture is honored to recognize Sara Veit Kaufman for her outstanding service on our Board of Directors!

Sara’s past six years of dedicated service has been invaluable to the success of WomenVenture’s mission. We are grateful for her contributions, leadership, and commitment to advancing women entrepreneurs.

“It has been a privilege to serve on the WomenVenture Board over the last six years. Starting my term during COVID, and ending shortly after Operation Metro Surge, emphasized the importance of this incredible organization in supporting small businesses. I’m inspired by the many entrepreneur stories, and I appreciate the diligence and creativity with which WomenVenture serves their clients” – Sara Veit Kaufman

WomenVenture's Board of Directors is composed of respected leaders from across the business, nonprofit, and civic sectors. Together, they provide strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and thought leadership - ensuring WomenVenture remains responsive, innovative, and positioned for long-term success.

Interested in applying your leadership, experience, and making an impact for women entrepreneurs and small business owners as a WomenVenture Board Member? Start your journey as a volunteer for one of our amazing service areas! ➡️ bit.ly/4vfV0Ji