In order to support non-profit managers to create impactful, sustainable enterprises, the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (a specialised unit at UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business), and the Social Enterprise Academy are launching a series of Pathways to Sustainability workshops for Non-Profits in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.<\/p>\r\n
Kicking off in April 2016, the workshops will provide practical guidance on the journey from donor-dependency to income-generating activity for each participant. The workshops run until September and will end at our annual Pathways to Funding \u2018Do-ference\u2019 in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\r\n
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Module 1: Understanding Social Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module fully explores the Social Enterprise model, the imperative to transition from donor-dependency to income generation and the focus within a social enterprise on blended value.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 2: Identifying Income-Generation Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module enables learners to explore income-generation opportunities, building on their organisation\u2019s strengths and assets.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 3: Change Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module equips learners with the principles of leading a change process.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 4: Building your Social Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module explores the principles of marketing and finance that are essential to the successful running of a social enterprise.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 5: Social Enterprise Planning<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This final module completes the process of business planning such that learners are able to pitch their business plan to a panel of experts who will provide feedback. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of innovative finance, assessing options available to them in light of their business plans.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Are you a director, finance manager, operations manager etc. of a non-profit organisation, interested in moving towards a social enterprise model? 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Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of innovative finance, assessing options available to them in light of their business plans.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Are you a director, finance manager, operations manager etc. of a non-profit organisation, interested in moving towards a social enterprise model? Then the workshop programme is for you.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/Woman_Writing.jpg","price":"R6000 per person","start_date":"2016-04-01","end_date":"2016-09-30","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"10 days","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"rachael@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"+27 (0) 21 447 2556","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"","pdf":"274848ede3c655f39a683aedd6712f6f-Pathways-Flyer-V5.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Durban","funders":"Bertha Centre","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Bertha-Centre.jpg","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/pathways-to-sustainability-222"},{"id":"223","ordering":"168","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"942","title":"Pathways to Sustainability","location":"Bloemfontain","tutor":"Rachael Millson","intro":"This programme focuses on creating sustainable alternatives to donor dependency for Non Profit Organisations (NPO's). ","description":" In order to support non-profit managers to create impactful, sustainable enterprises, the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (a specialised unit at UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business), and the Social Enterprise Academy are launching a series of Pathways to Sustainability workshops for Non-Profits in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 1: Understanding Social Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module fully explores the Social Enterprise model, the imperative to transition from donor-dependency to income generation and the focus within a social enterprise on blended value.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 2: Identifying Income-Generation Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module enables learners to explore income-generation opportunities, building on their organisation\u2019s strengths and assets.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 3: Change Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module equips learners with the principles of leading a change process.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 4: Building your Social Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This module explores the principles of marketing and finance that are essential to the successful running of a social enterprise.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Module 5: Social Enterprise Planning<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This final module completes the process of business planning such that learners are able to pitch their business plan to a panel of experts who will provide feedback. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of innovative finance, assessing options available to them in light of their business plans.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Are you a director, finance manager, operations manager etc. of a non-profit organisation, interested in moving towards a social enterprise model? Then the workshop programme is for you.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/Women_Listening.jpg","price":"R6000 per person","start_date":"2016-04-01","end_date":"2016-09-30","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"10 days","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"rachael@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"+27 (0) 21 447 2556","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"","pdf":"048e81518d74b46084e5b8ad0bcf196a-Pathways-Flyer-V5.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Bloemfontain","funders":"Bertha Centre","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Bertha-Centre.jpg","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/pathways-to-sustainability-223"},{"id":"219","ordering":"164","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"942","title":"Wide Horizons: An Entrepreneurship Programme","location":"Cape Town","tutor":"Rachael Millson","intro":"This 12 day programme, for Christel House graduates, will challenge you to test the feasibility of your ideas against a realistic assessment of the market and give you practice and feedback on presenting your business proposition.","description":" This programme has been designed for Christel House graduates who are considering the first steps towards becoming an entrepreneur and starting their own business.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n This programme is for graduates of Christel House South Africa.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/Two_in_Conversation.jpg","price":"Fully Funded","start_date":"2016-02-13","end_date":"2016-05-14","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"12 days","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"southafrica@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"+27 (0) 21 447 2556","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"","pdf":"","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Cape Town","funders":"Christel House","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/CH_logo_web.jpg","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/wide-horizons-an-entrepreneurship-programme-219"},{"id":"143","ordering":"104","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Coaching Skills","location":"Inverurie","tutor":"Maggie Cunningham","intro":"Together with peers in the room, you will explore different tools and techniques to apply within your organisation to enhance performance and stimulate a coaching culture.","description":" Learning will be focussed on \u2018coaching\u2019 - an effective approach in motivating and stimulating development across all levels of staff and organisation.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Coaching skills, particularly listening and questioning techniques, increase the range of management and leadership behaviours within an organisational culture. Developing a coaching culture is therefore about much more than one-to-one coaching sessions, it is a leadership practice that can take organisations from good to great. Its method is rooted in integrating individuals and teams with organisational learning and change, to enhance performance in a dynamic way.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n With the support of our partner organisations, Scottish Government and the North Alliance, this programme is fully funded and available to learners at no cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n This programme is aimed at individuals and organisations working in or with the third sector across northern Scotland.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Woman_Smiling_in_Group_2.jpg","price":"No Cost","start_date":"2016-02-09","end_date":"2016-02-10","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"2 Days","contact":"Kate McArdle","email":"kate@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"01463 238 088","booking_text":"Join Waiting List","booking_url":"mailto: kate@socialenterprise.academy","pdf":"4b988b1ae35eb762039291a1bd840d8b-Coaching-Skills---Inverurie---February-2016.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Inverurie","funders":null,"funders_logos":null,"type_ids":"4","colour":"beta","url":"\/whats-on\/coaching-skills-143"},{"id":"147","ordering":"108","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Leadership Development Sessions for Boards and Trustees","location":"Bathgate","tutor":"James Hilder","intro":"These individual sessions provide an opportunity for senior managers and board members to work together to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set and approach that will support your vision, mission and values.","description":" Effective leadership and direction from a Board is central to the growth and stability of every third sector organisation. With the increasing challenges that organisations face securing funding and grants, it is critical that Boards lead their organisations in an enterprising and innovative way.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The sessions will run from February to April 2016.<\/p>\r\n There is an application process and all applicants are required to attend an introductory information evening on Tuesday 26 January.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n If you wish to apply to attend the leadership development sessions then a Senior Manager, the Chair of the Board and one other Board member will need to attend this introductory evening.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The programme is fully funded by West Lothian Council and the Scottish Government. A buffet dinner will be provided.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n This introductory event is for senior managers, board members and trustees of enterprising third sector organisations based in West Lothian. It is this continual investment in your learning that develops your strengths and brings increased value and impact to the work you lead in your organisation. You may find your strengths as a strategic or operational leader, but for most roles you may need to master both. These Just Enterprise workshops provide a supportive and safe space to re-engage with an advanced peer group, reflecting on different aspects of your role and the challenges you face. They also explore useful tools and techniques to improve your leadership practice. <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n During this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Who is this programme for?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n These workshops are designed for third sector leaders, managers and social entrepreneurs who have previously completed Just Enterprise and Social Enterprise Academy leadership programmes. They will build upon your experience as a leader and the learning gained from these previous programmes. <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n With the support of Just Enterprise, this programme is available at a subsidised fee of \u00a3100.<\/p>\r\n Support with fees may be available to you through the Funding for Skills initiative. Please see Skills Development Scotland website<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\nLearners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Kicking off in April 2016, the workshops will provide practical guidance on the journey from donor-dependency to income-generating activity for each participant. The workshops run until September and will end at our annual Pathways to Funding \u2018Do-ference\u2019 in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\r\nModules on this programme:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Kicking off in April 2016, the workshops will provide practical guidance on the journey from donor-dependency to income-generating activity for each participant. The workshops run until September and will end at our annual Pathways to Funding \u2018Do-ference\u2019 in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\r\nModules on this programme:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Wide Horizons will provide you with business start-up knowledge, tools and skills to develop and sustain your own enterprise. It will cover key areas of business development, which you can use to develop a business plan for your enterprise.<\/p>\r\nOn the programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
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Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
The case for coaching<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
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Fully funded<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nLearners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
These Sessions Will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
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Introductory Information Evening<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Application Process<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Following the Introduction session, there will be an application process, enabling eight organisations to have two sessions (each up to 3x hours) that bring together the entire Board and their senior staff members.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Caroline_in_Group_Discussion_2.jpg","price":"Fully Funded","start_date":"2016-01-26","end_date":"2016-01-26","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"6.30pm - 9.30pm","duration":"1 Day","contact":"Marie Duguid","email":"marie@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"0131 243 2684","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"http:\/\/www.socialenterprise.academy\/scot\/enhancing-organisational-impact-west-lothian","pdf":"e1bf0897b988dcc8b531b3fd01964c6d-Leadership-Development-for-Boards---WLSEN---January-2016.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Bathgate","funders":"West Lothian Social Enterprise Network","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/wlsen-logo.png","type_ids":"1","colour":"delta","url":"\/whats-on\/leadership-development-sessions-for-boards-and-trustees-147"},{"id":"97","ordering":"66","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Advanced Leadership Practice","location":"Stirling","tutor":"Anne Houston","intro":"Enterprising organisations require leaders that are committed to their team and to continually developing themselves.","description":"\r\n