Social Enterprise Leadership for Women Training Course

Introduction

In an era demanding innovative solutions to pressing societal and environmental challenges, Social Enterprise has emerged as a powerful model, blending business acumen with a profound commitment to social impact. This intensive 5-day training course is meticulously designed to empower women leaders, aspiring and established, who are at the forefront of this movement. It equips them with the strategic frameworks, entrepreneurial skills, and resilient mindset necessary to launch, scale, and lead successful social enterprises that generate both financial sustainability and transformative social change.

This program moves beyond traditional business or non-profit models, focusing specifically on the unique opportunities and complexities women encounter in balancing mission with margin, securing impact investment, and building community-driven solutions. Participants will gain actionable strategies for designing impactful business models, mobilizing diverse resources, measuring social outcomes, and cultivating a purpose-driven culture, ultimately positioning them to lead ventures that address critical needs and create a more equitable and sustainable world.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience

  • Women Entrepreneurs with a Social Mission
  • Leaders of Existing Social Enterprises or Non-Profits Seeking Sustainability
  • Professionals Aspiring to Launch a Social Venture
  • Women in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Roles
  • Development Practitioners and Community Organizers interested in Hybrid Models.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles and various models of social enterprise.
  • Develop a compelling social enterprise idea with a clear theory of change.
  • Master strategies for achieving both financial sustainability and social impact.
  • Navigate the landscape of social finance and impact investment.
  • Cultivate a purpose-driven leadership style to lead and scale their social venture.

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Social Enterprise and Impact Leadership

  • Defining Social Enterprise: Blending Mission and Market
  • Exploring Different Social Enterprise Models (e.g., Fair Trade, Microfinance, Hybrid Non-Profits)
  • The Ecosystem of Social Impact: Understanding Key Players (Investors, Customers, Beneficiaries)
  • The Role of Women in Leading Social Innovation and Community Change
  • Setting Your Vision and Social Mission

Module 2: Developing Your Theory of Change and Impact Measurement

  • Understanding Theory of Change: How Your Activities Lead to Social Impact
  • Identifying Your Target Beneficiaries and Their Needs
  • Crafting Clear and Measurable Social Impact Goals
  • Introduction to Impact Measurement Frameworks (e.g., SROI, IRIS, GIIN)
  • Telling Your Impact Story with Data and Evidence

Module 3: Business Model Design for Social Ventures

  • Adapting Business Model Canvases for Social Enterprise
  • Identifying Your Value Proposition: Social and Economic
  • Understanding Revenue Streams and Cost Structures in Social Enterprise
  • Customer Segmentation and Market Analysis for Social Solutions
  • Scaling Strategies for Expanding Your Social Impact

Module 4: Resource Mobilization and Social Finance

  • Exploring Diverse Funding Sources for Social Enterprises (Grants, Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding)
  • Understanding Impact Investment and How to Attract It
  • Crafting a Compelling Pitch Deck for Social Investors
  • Financial Management and Accounting for Social Ventures
  • Building a Sustainable Financial Model

Module 5: Marketing, Branding, and Communicating Your Social Value

  • Developing an Authentic Brand Identity for Your Social Enterprise
  • Strategic Marketing for Double-Bottom-Line Businesses
  • Communicating Your Mission and Impact Effectively to Stakeholders
  • Leveraging Digital and Social Media for Awareness and Customer Engagement
  • Building Community and Customer Loyalty through Shared Values

Module 6: Building and Leading Purpose-Driven Teams

  • Attracting and Retaining Talent Passionate about Social Change
  • Cultivating an Inclusive and Empowering Organizational Culture
  • Leading with Empathy, Authenticity, and Shared Purpose
  • Managing Volunteers, Staff, and Beneficiary Relationships
  • Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Continuous Learning

Module 7: Legal Structures, Governance, and Ethical Practice

  • Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Social Enterprise (e.g., For-profit with social mission, B Corp, Hybrid)
  • Principles of Good Governance for Social Ventures
  • Navigating Regulatory Environments and Compliance
  • Ethical Decision-Making in Balancing Mission and Profit
  • Measuring and Ensuring Accountability to Stakeholders

Module 8: Scaling Impact, Resilience, and Future Trends

  • Strategies for Scaling Your Social Enterprise and Reaching More Beneficiaries
  • Building Personal and Organizational Resilience in the Face of Challenges
  • Emerging Trends in Social Entrepreneurship (e.g., Tech for Good, Circular Economy)
  • Mentorship, Peer Networks, and Continuous Learning for Social Leaders
  • Developing a Personalized Action Plan for Your Social Enterprise Journey

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

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