The Institute Legacy Fund
As we near our 40th Anniversary, The Institute invites you to be a part of the first circle of donors to our Legacy Fund.
This special fund will ensure that the mission set forth by the late Andrea Harris will be carried forward by the Institute indefinitely - and that we will continue to be present, walking side-by-side with future women and minority leaders in small business pursuits across our growing circle of impact. Whether you contribute today or commit to a multi-year pledge, your gift helps us build that future now. We are grateful to have you be part of that.
Your gift helps us to continue to support women and minority small businesses
The National Institute of Minority Economic Development accomplishes its mission by helping diverse small businesses to grow, compete, thrive, create jobs, become sustainable, and be valued partners within their local communities.
Our core competencies include business and entrepreneurial education, technical assistance, research and advocacy, affordable housing and community development (CDFI) financing, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our work is organized into four synergistic centers to help emerging leaders, business owners, non-profit organizations, HBCUs, and our strategic partners contribute to growth, sustainability, and economic justice in low-to-moderate-income communities:
- Research, Policy and Impact Center
- Center for Entrepreneurship
- Center for Community Investment
- Center for Professional Services
Last year across all programs, the Institute provided technical assistance, growth and capacity support, and other services to more than 8,200 diverse small business entrepreneurs across our footprint.