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Since 2016, DivInc has worked tirelessly to broaden the startup ecosystem to encapsulate the real world around us. Our mission propels us to uncover new terrain, new opportunities, and new energy.
Together, we are proving that investing in underrepresented founders is not just a matter of equity—it is a strategy for driving economic growth, wealth creation and innovation.Thank you for being on this journey with us. The work continues, and we invite you to stand with us as we build a more inclusive and prosperous future. Thank you for being on this journey with us. The work continues, and we invite you to stand with us as we build a more inclusive and prosperous future.
Preston L. James, II
CEO & Founder, DivInc
With full control, you’re the master of your domain, tailoring everything to your vision and unleashing the true potential of your endeavors.”
With full control, you’re the master of your domain, tailoring everything to your vision and unleashing the true potential of your endeavors.”
With full control, you’re the master of your domain, tailoring everything to your vision and unleashing the true potential of your endeavors.”
Founders want capital and practical business knowledge to grow, to be sure. But any successful founder will tell you their mentors, advisors, peers, and network were the most integral influences on their ability to weather the storms of entrepreneurship.
This year has been another year of mounting pressure for nonprofits increased demand for services while operating under resource constrains. According to the Nonprofit Trend Report, fundraising surpassed staffing challenges for the first time in four years. Moreover, nearly half of all nonprofits report increased demand for their services, but only a third say their capacity and resources have increased to match those demands.
This year, DivInc saw a 38% drop in total donations and program funding, due to a 93% decline in corporate giving and the completion of multiyear federal grants. To address this, we streamlined operations and shifted our business development strategy, resulting in a 79% increase in individual donor support and new contributions from private and corporate foundations. However overall donations remained below our yearly average and far below our growing demand for services.
Despite ongoing resource challenges and reduced operational funding, Divinc remains committed to maximizing impact within available resources. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our entire ecosystem, DivInc has been able to continue leading the way in empowering diverse founders and driving the innovation economy. We are proud to receive support through individual donations, contributions from corporate foundations and sponsors, as well as private and federal grants.This year has been another year of mounting pressure for nonprofits increased demand for services while operating under resource constrains. According to the Nonprofit Trend Report, fundraising surpassed staffing challenges for the first time in four years. Moreover, nearly half of all nonprofits report increased demand for their services, but only a third say their capacity and resources have increased to match those demands.
