Social Impact Hub

Join The Funding Network Australia (TFN) on Thursday, 28 November from 6pm AEDT, for a special event supporting three high-potential First Nations enterprises making a difference in regional Australia. This event, developed in partnership with Esparq Ventures and TFN’s First Nations Advisory Council, offers an opportunity to collectively support First Nations social enterprises through untied, angel-style funding. It’s a chance to connect with business, community, and philanthropic leaders while helping these enterprises grow their impact. 🗓 Save the date: Thursday, 28 November 2024 📍 Location: Sydney, with live streaming & watch parties across Australia 🔗 RSVP now and help amplify First Nations-led impact! Can’t make it to Sydney? You can still participate by joining a local watch party or tuning in online. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gapZHrUr

Join our Impact Investing 101 session this Friday 12.00PM - 1.00PM AEDT, and explore the fundamentals of this rapidly growing field. This is the first session in the Impact Investing Hub's webinar series, designed to deepen your understanding of impact investing across three engaging sessions: What is impact investing and how does it differ from traditional investment, philanthropy, and ethical investing? 🌏 Insights into the global and Australian impact investing landscape. 📚 Case studies and resources to support both investors and investees in raising capital. Our facilitators Michael van Niekerk and Claudia Limpert will guide you through this informative session, along with thought leadership from impact investment specialist Rebecca Parkinson. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to start your impact investing education with us! The following weeks we will explore Getting the Right Capital at the Right Time and before we deep-dive What Do Impact Portfolios Look Like? Register now and use code SIH20 for 20% off: https://lnkd.in/gpzPEX9B #ImpactInvesting #SocialEnterprise #NonProfit #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting101 #CapitalForGood #InvestmentStrategy #SocialImpact

📣 Applications are now open for cohort 8 of our Social Impact Fellowship 📣 The Fellowship is a three-month transformative program for individuals seeking to explore their purpose, and understand how to drive greater social and environmental impact through their work and beyond. If you're ready to take the plunge and pursue a career in impact, or looking to upskill and position yourself for success in your current role, the Social Impact Fellowship will equip you with the resources and clarity to take your next steps and unleash your impact potential. We are currently running a limited early bird discount until December 1 for those who confirm their place in cohort 8. Get in quick so you don't miss out. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gVXW-ypQ #fellowship #scalingimpact #socialimpacthub #forpurpose #careergoals #careerprogression #changemakers #applynow #threemonthfellowship #corporate #testimonial #talentretention #socialentrepreneur #intrapreneur #businessforgood #peopleforgood #socialsustainability #environmentalsustainability #upskill hashtag#professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment

Looking to explore all things impact investing? Over at the Impact Investing Hub we're hosting our latest series for social enterprises, not-for-profits, foundations, institutional and impact investors and advisors. The series aims to enhance understanding and practical applications of impact investing– ✨1 November: Impact Investing 101. Explore the fundamentals of impact investing, its definition, significance, and how it differs from traditional investing. ✨8 November: Getting the Right Capital at the Right Time. Explore how to identify and secure the appropriate capital for your organisation’s needs at various stages of growth. ✨15 November: What Do Impact Portfolios Look Like? Learn from real impact portfolios that have been built by established foundations and family offices. Discover how to build a diversified impact portfolio and hear from experienced investors on structuring investments for maximum social and financial returns. You can register for only one webinar or all three! Use the code SIH20 for 20% off: https://lnkd.in/gpzPEX9B #ImpactInvesting #SocialEnterprise #NonProfit #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting101 #CapitalForGood #ImpactPortfolios #ResponsibleInvesting #FinancialInclusion #InvestmentStrategy #ImpactInvestmentEducation #SocialImpact #Foundations #ImpactInvestors #ImpactAdvisors

Navigating the social enterprise sector just got easier! We're excited to share the launch of the Social Enterprise Sector Guide, a free resource designed to support and enhance understanding of Australia’s dynamic social enterprise landscape. Brought to life by Social Change Central and the Centre for Civic Innovation, this guide works hand-in-hand with the popular SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder, which now includes over 425 organisations, tools and platforms that form the backbone of the social enterprise ecosystem. Kudos to Jay Boolkin, our Collaboration Manager and Co-founder of Social Change Central, alongside Amelia Loye, Executive Director of the Centre for Civic Innovation and a part of our Professional Impact Network, for their efforts in creating this outstanding tool. #SocialEnterprise #SocialEntrepreneur #SocialImpact #News #SocEnt #SocEntAu

⏰ NFP Leaders Scholarship to Stanford: Only a Few Days Left to Apply ⏰ Ready to transform your leadership journey? The Stanford Australia Foundation Scholarship can help you make an even greater impact in your organisation 🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to gain global insights and leadership skills to make a bigger impact in your community. Only a few days left to apply – applications close 6 October at 5PM AEST. 🌟 Not-For-Profit Leadership Scholarships. Review eligibility & apply: https://lnkd.in/gTjusvKf 🌟 Scholarship for Not-For-Profit Leaders with Disability. Review eligibility & apply: https://lnkd.in/gVFTNhCb #NFPLeaders #StanfordGSB #Leadership #Scholarship #SocialImpact #studystanford #notforprofits #NFP #internationalscholarship #businessschools #executiveeducation #notforprofitleaders

It's always so rewarding to support the Snow Foundation's initiatives, and it's been fantastic collaborating on their Lead the Way leadership program. For the cohort of 15 for-purpose organisations represented by their CEOs and senior leaders, the last few months have been spent learning, growing, and problem-solving together, before coming together one last time for the closing retreat. Throughout the retreat, adaptive leadership emerged as the unofficial theme, with many moments of reflection on accepting what is within our control, being solutions-driven, and supporting one another through challenges. It was a fantastic way to consolidate the cohort’s learnings and build lasting relationships. We’re excited to see what’s next for these empowered leaders and the ongoing support they will provide each other. Thank you to Plate it Forward's Kyiv Social and The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence. for hosting our final meetings. #LeadershipDevelopment #ForPurposeSector #EmpoweredLeaders

🌟 Scholarship Opportunity for NFP Leaders! 🌟 The Stanford Australia Foundation, with support from the Dyson Bequest, is offering three scholarships for not-for-profit leaders to attend an Executive Education program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2025. If you're a leader in an Australian DGR1 NFP, apply for the chance to receive up to AUD $22,000 in funding to cover course fees, travel, and more. Plus, you'll receive mentorship from a Stanford alumnus and membership in the Stanford Australia Association. Applications close 6 October at 5PM AEST. Don't miss this opportunity to gain global insights and leadership skills to make a bigger impact in your community. 🌟 Not-For-Profit Leadership Scholarships. Review eligibility & apply: https://lnkd.in/gTjusvKf 🌟 Scholarship for Not-For-Profit Leaders with Disability. Review eligibility & apply: https://lnkd.in/gVFTNhCb #NFPLeaders #StanfordGSB #Leadership #Scholarship #SocialImpact #studystanford #notforprofits #NFP #internationalscholarship #businessschools #executiveeducation #notforprofitleaders

Congratulations Jo Taylor, Courtney Collins and the Pay What it Takes (PWIT) team on launching the "New Perspectives on Applying PWIT Principles in Australia" report. Weaving in valuable insights from sector leaders, this report is designed to grow the philanthropic sector’s understanding of PWIT's evolving principles and demonstrate how these principles can be applied to aid the Australian charitable sector. The report highlights the 'starvation cycle', a challenge facing charities in Australia and one that is heavily underscored in the documentary film Uncharitable Movie. UnCharitable is a tool to address this challenge, mobilising decision-makers across the philanthropy and not-for-profit sector to shift discourse from overheads as a tool for accountability, to overheads as an investment in impact. We encourage everyone to not only read the report, but also watch UnCharitable to better understand the importance of funding not-for-profits sustainably. Watch UnCharitable now via Gathr to support us in spreading the message further: https://lnkd.in/gAKdGeFh #SocialImpact #ForPurposeSector #ChangeMakers #ImpactInnovation #ImpactDriven #Granting #Philanthropy #DrivingChange #ImpactCommunity #charities #NFPs #charitablegiving

We're providing free advisory support to women-focused social enterprises operating in NSW. If your organisation is an established enterprise dedicated to improving outcomes for women, you may be eligible to receive tailored capability building support through our RISE Women initiative. This initiative aims to build your organisation’s resilience, adaptability, and impact by improving strategy, strengthening operations, and boosting financial sustainability—ensuring you’re best placed to support women in your community. Check out the eligibility criteria and apply now: https://lnkd.in/g8SfPmMb RISE Women is proudly supported by the NSW Government's Office for social Impact Investment Capability Building Program. #RISEWomen #SocialEnterprise #OrganisationalGrowth #SocialImpact #SocEnt #Businessforgood