Going Sustainable

Through a unique approach of peer-learning and development, this program will support you on financial sustainability through the development of income streams as non-profit leaders to equip you with the necessary steps on how to generate your own income, in addition to and/or independently of grant funding.

Location:

Lilongwe

Date(s):

Previous Programme

Time:

10am - 4pm

Duration:

6 Days

Contact:

Enock Mkumbwa

Email:

enock@socialenterprise.academy

Telephone:

+265991626412

Price:

MK 130,000

Many non-profits organisations in Malawi and around the world are looking for ways to generate income in order to decrease their reliance on donor funding and become more financially sustainable.

Programme Structure

This programme explores 3 key areas related to financial sustainability and also includes Impact measurement Lessons which offers unique approaches for NPOs to become stronger and more resilient, thereby increasing their Social impact and Economic sustainability.

Programme Overview

MODULE 1: Introducing Social Enterprise, 1 Day

Analyze the values and purpose of social enterprise. Explore questions and issues around social enterprise including its values and purpose to better understand where it sits in relation to the corporate and voluntary sector using real life examples to deepen your understanding of the nature of social enterprise.

MODULE 2: Measuring Social Impact, 1 Day (16 November 2018)

Explore methods available to measure your organization’s social impact. Evaluate which methodology is best suited to your needs and how you can conduct a social impact analysis to become more sustainable.

MODULE 3: Developing your Social Enterprise, 4 Days (7 December 2018)

Transitioning from donor-dependency to social enterprise can be a significant change for non-profit organisations. Explore the principles of marketing and finance that are essential to running a successful social enterprise.

Learners

Through a unique approach of peer-learning and development, this program will support you on financial sustainability through the development of income streams as non-profit leaders to equip you with the necessary steps on how to generate your own income, in addition to and/or independently of grant funding.

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Jones is a serial entrepreneur, a business coach, international development specialist, trainer and facilitator based in Lilongwe, Malawi. He cofounded Empower Projects (Malawi), a social enterprise that focuses on supporting rural entrepreneurs to build self-reliant communities through access to finance,...

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