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Volunteer Business Plan Reviewer

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ORGANIZATION: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is seeking Business Plan Reviewers to support graduates of our 10-week Business Prep program as they finalize their business plans. After weeks of coursework, individual work, and business presentations, students rely on expert feedback to refine their strategies. As a reviewer, you will provide structured, constructive insights to help entrepreneurs strengthen their business models.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review assigned business plans using the our Business Plan Review Checklist, ensuring each section is thoroughly evaluated, and provide thoughtful feedback on all relevant areas.

  • Commit a minimum of 3 hours to reviewing business plans.

  • Conduct one-on-one virtual or phone meetings with assigned clients (up to 1 hour per client) between late April and the end of May, based on mutual availability.

  • Submit the completed Business Plan Reviewer Checklist and the Counseling Form after each meeting.

  • Offer constructive, actionable feedback that supports students in refining their business strategies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Business professional, entrepreneur, or consultant with expertise in business planning and financial analysis.

  • Strong understanding of financial statements, startup strategy, and market research.

  • Comfortable providing clear, constructive, and supportive feedback.

  • Prior mentoring or advisory experience is helpful but not required.

COMMITMENT & AVAILABILITY:

  • Minimum of 3 hours of availability between April - May 2025 (Flexible scheduling based on reviewer and client availability).

  • Reviews should be completed within two weeks of assignment to ensure timely feedback.



WHY VOLUNTEER?

  • Make a direct impact by guiding aspiring entrepreneurs toward success and contribute to economic growth

  • Share your expertise and contribute to the success of emerging entrepreneurs.

Engage with a diverse community of business professionals and startups.

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About Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

Location:

275 5th Street, San Francisco, CA 90103, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is to empower and increase the entrepreneurial capacities of socially and economically diverse women and men and thereby strengthen our communities through the creation of sustainable new businesses, new jobs, and the promotion of financial self-sufficiency.

Description

Looking forward to our next 30 years of impacting Bay Area communities, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is poised to help thousands of individuals achieve personal, financial, and social transformation through the power of small business. A success story of our own for the past three decades, Renaissance has helped open more businesses than any other non-profit in the Bay Area, and according to the Aspen Institute, posts the best record for business longevity. From inception to business planning, access to capital and resources, and ongoing assistance that growing businesses require, Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering under-served individuals to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Community

WHEN

Tue Apr 01, 2025 - Sat May 31, 2025

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Business Planning
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Development

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Commit a minimum of 3 hours to reviewing business plans. Conduct one-on-one virtual or phone meetings with assigned clients (up to 1 hour per client) between late April and the end of May, based on mutual availability.

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