scholarships that bridge the opportunity gap

Our Mission

At the Million Dollar Women Fund, we empower underrepresented female founders to scale their businesses by providing access to premier coaching, capital, and mentorship. Together, we aim to bridge the economic gender and racial gaps, fostering a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Donate today and see big results

MDW Fund provides business programs that help scholarship recipients build more scalable and profitable businesses. The programs include curriculum, coaching and financial mentors. All donations are tax-deductible via our 501(c)3, and you can follow our grads’ successes via social media and MDW Fund newsletters. Join us in closing the economic and racial gender gap, one business at a time.

In 2024, MDW Fund awarded 35 business scholarships to incredible founders. The goal of the Bridge the Gap Campaign is to raise $100,000 to provide TWICE AS MANY scholarships in 2025. Please join us with a gift of any amount using the DONATE NOW button at the top of this page. Thank you!

Our Programs

  • You can access affordable semi-private coaching, a network of high-growth women business owners, self-paced learning, and million-dollar mentors. All in one place for a price you can afford.

    The Accelerator is 100% about helping you generate more revenue. You’ll use our proprietary Scaling Framework® to get on track to $1 million and start going big with customized support and community.

  • Transform your sales approach, and go from hello to yes in one meeting. This self-paced online course boosts your confidence, helps you handle objections, and teaches you to communicate pricing effectively. Sales CURE® empowers entrepreneurs to close bigger deals and scale their businesses

  • This one-month sprint includes lifetime access to the Sales CURE® online program and four live sessions with scaling coach & expert sales trainer Julia Pimsleur via Zoom.

    The best way to protect your business is to learn how to own your value, master a proven sales method and close more deals.

  • Membership in a thriving online community of ambitious female founders from across the US and Canada. Includes 24/7 networking and access to Learning Forums, Make More Money coaching and virtual networking events every month.

News and Updates

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Women of color entrepreneurs make $25-$50k in annual revenues on average (for Caucasian women the average is $100-$140k) and fewer than 1% of WOC reach $1 million in annual revenue.

The Million Dollar Women Fund is working to change these stats, accelerate gender and racial economic parity and #closethegap.

Since 2017 we have helped over 160 women of color entrepreneurs gain access to business training, powerful networks, mentors and the capital they need to scale up their businesses. Participants are chosen through partner organizations and year-round applications.

Please join us by making a donation of $25, $50, $100, $250 or more. Every dollar makes a difference in providing new scholarships.

All gifts are tax deductible.

To donate a different way, email alex@millionwomen.com

Meet a few of our grads

Staceyann Doria, Owner & Head Narrator of The Event Narrative

Hyacinth Tucker, Founder & CEO of The Laundry Basket

Mia Henry, Founder & CEO of Freedom Lifted

Million Dollar Women Fund Staff & Board

Advisory Council
Susan Fellner

Managing Director, COO Strategic Initiatives Global ECM at Bank of America

Advisory Council
Randi Plevy

Partner and General Counsel at AngelHive

Advisory Council
Ama Ikomi

Licensed Real Estate Agent at SERHANT

Advisory Council
Carol Cho

Financial Advisor at IRC Wealth

Advisory Council
Alyssa Wade

Group Vice President, Charter Communications

Director
Ilana Ash

CIO, Portfolio Management, BNY Melon

Executive Director
Erin Coles

Executive Director, Million Dollar Women Fund

Director and Founder
Julia Pimsleur

Founder & CEO, Million Dollar Women

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Help us to close the racial and gender economic gap, one business at a time.

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