This Week In Social Entrepreneurship: Events, Opportunities, News, Insights & More
Events
2022 Savvy Global Fellowship
This virtual Fellowship program is perfect for passionate and brilliant young professionals seeking to be a part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs!
There is no application deadline, no ethnic restrictions and no cohort. Applications will be accepted all year-round as it is a rolling program, anyone ranging from the age of 18–40 can apply!
This program will go on for 12 weeks consisting of e-learning and assessments. Learn to start, build and scale an impact venture. Additionally, get the questions you need to be answered to start your impact venture. Savvy is a great opportunity for every impact entrepreneur no matter the stage your venture is currently in.
Apply here!
Finance Training for Not for Profit Organisations
Need help with finance for your non profit? Join this tailored finance training for non-profit organisations which will be delivered online or onsite. This course will help break it down for you and show you that it is not difficult to read and understand financial reports as you think it is. Equip your knowledge to make better informed decisions around finances through this program! This program is best for Board members, Treasurers and Managers from non-profit organisations.
This finance training will be delivered in the following ways:
- Face-to-face (7 hours)
- Online with all your board members and management team linked in via a Zoom meeting (5.5 hours)
- Public online training (5.5 hour workshop — public workshop links listed below)
Location: Adelaide , Brisbane , Canberra , Darwin , Melbourne , Perth , Sydney (Online Event)
Event date and time: 10 March 2022 11:00 AM — 4:30 PM (AEST)
Register for the event here!
Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2022
The Social Enterprise World Forum 2022 will be hosted at Brisbane, Australia thanks to their Co-host White Box Enterprises. This event is perfect for those a part of the global social enterprise community. Join this event to learn and be inspired by a variety of sustainable economic initiatives. This event will feature fireside chats, panels and discussions with live Q&A, expert-led masterclasses, partner sessions and chances to network.
Event date: 28–29 September 2022
Location: Online and in person
Read more and apply here!
Opportunities
Creative Power Award 2022
The Creative Power Award is a small grants programme designed to support emerging creators that are working at the intersection of art and social justice. They are offering grants of up to $2000 USD. This is a great opportunity for emerging creators that are located in Australia and the US.
Apply for the grant here!
Note: Application closes Friday, December 17th
WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2022
This year's theme for the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is Sustainable Aquaculture.
Nominate a person or an organisation that has an aquaculture initiative that can contribute to increased efficiency and sustainability and also towards one or more of the UN’s global goals. If you know someone that inspires others nominate them today for the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2022.
Some examples of areas that the jury of the award envisions potential winners are Innovative seafood products and more sustainable animal feed and farming methods.
Nominate your candidate before January 16th 2022 here
Queensland Community Foundation Organisational Capacity Building Grants 2022
The QCF Organisational Capacity Building Grants is designed to assist charities to develop their structures, systems, people, and skills to deliver improved outcomes to their community. If you are an organisation based in Queensland, this is a great opportunity for you!
The General Fund 2022 grant will concentrate on organisational capacity building of mid-tier organisations that are building community resilience.
Who can apply?
- Organisations that are Queensland based, providing a service to local communities.
- Endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as Item 1 Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs).
- Mid-tier (annual revenue up to a maximum of $10M).
If you fit the criteria, apply for the grants here!
Note: Applications for the Social Enterprise City Impact grants will open on Monday 22 November.
Deadline: Friday 14, January
Action Against Corona
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 has impacted us greatly. We are experiencing the worst public health crisis in a generation. actionagainstcorona.org gathers initiatives, partners, volunteers and talent. It connects initiatives with grants or investments.
If you are representing an initiative that can help improve the situation, Action Against Corona is a great platform. This may be an initiative such as helping the sick, the healthcare system, or the billions of people whose lives are affected.
If you an organisation or an individual that wants to help? Find your match on Action Against Corona.
News, Insights & Key Stories
Read: How to prioritise the planet as a social enterprise
Businesses are under great pressure to examine their ecological foot print and many expect that social enterprises are to lead by example. How can you be aware of the environment while achieving your social mission? To find out, read this article that explores four ways social enterprises can prioritise the planet.
By PioneersPost (Author: Laura Joffre)
Listen: A Better Way to Make an Impact
This podcast features B1G1 founder Masami Sato who shares what inspired her to create this global giving initiative and social enterprise. Masami partnered with a variety of businesses all over the world and also helped them to create impact through their projects. After thirteen years, B1G1 have partenered with 3,000 businesses and have created 220 million impacts!
By Impact Hustlers — Entrepreneurs with Social Impact
Watch: The future is social entrepreneurship
Kerryn is the head of the Network for Social Entrepreneurs at the Gordon Institute of Business Science which focuses on achieving both social and economic change through social enterprises. She has worked in the social sector since 2001 with various of UK charities. Along with journalist Gus Silber, she co-authored the ‘The Disruptors,’ which is a book that inspired the theme for this event. Kerryn teaches social enterprise at GIBS and writes regularly on the topic.
By Kerryn Krige, TEDxJohannesburgSalon
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