Social Enterprise Workshop: Organizational Readiness & Enterprise Feasibility

Event Date: October 19, 2011

Pillar Nonprofit Network, United Way of London & Middlesex and
The Richard Ivey School of Business present:

A series of workshops starting this fall for nonprofit organizations, local businesses and entrepreneurs who would like more information about starting or growing a social enterprise that supports their social mandate. The workshop series includes six parts: 1) orientation; 2) readiness & feasibility; 3) market research; 4) social cost & impacts; 5) marketing and, 6) finances.  See more about the project here.

Workshop 2: Organizational Readiness & Enterprise Feasibility

This workshop provides an overview of the key challenges and questions related to the social, business and organizational feasibility/readiness of operating a social enterprise. This is a hands-on session with assessments and evaluations of your organization.

October 19, 2011
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Central Library
Stevenson & Hunt Room

This session is great for board members and directors who are looking at operational planning and decision making around potentially undertaking social enterprise initiatives in their organization. This session is also aimed at leaders and entrepreneurs looking to assess growth opportunities in their social enterprise. 

See details about Workshop 1 here.

Level: Intermediate

Target Audience: Nonprofit leaders, socially minded entrepreneurs, and/or board members

Investment:
Pillar members - $55
Non-members - $70

To register: Click here

About the facilitator:
Chris Moss is the new Manager of Social Enterprise for Pillar Nonprofit Network and anticipates a growth in entrepreneurship within the local nonprofit sector.

Chris has sixteen years of nonprofit work and volunteer experience, twelve of which have been in leadership and board member capacities. Having worked with many client groups she brings diverse skills acquired from significant organizations like the YMCA, Cheshire London, Community Habitat of London, North Park Community Church, London Abused Women's Centre and Middlesex Community Living. Chris has a Masters in Leadership with a focus on Nonprofit Management in the area of transforming organizations and entire communities.

Generously supported by: