Doing well and Doing good: A Crash Course in Social Enterprise

2-day seminar: May 30th and 31st

Breakfast and lunch will be served!

May 30th: 9-5 PM
May 31st: 9-1PM

This practical and comprehensive day and half-long seminar will train Marin-based nonprofits and entrepreneurs on building a business venture which supports a social mission. The program is designed specifically for organizations and individuals new to social enterprise. No previous business experience is required.

Class participation will learn the basics of social enterprise, evaluate their readiness to launch a venture, brainstorm and screen business ideas, and complete a basic business planning process. Successful social enterprise practitioners and experts will join students to discuss real world challenges and to offer advice and guidance based on experience. Participants will leave the course with a solid grasp on social enterprise and a customized "mini business plan" for a specific venture opportunity.

Following course completion a limited number of graduates will be provided with customized, hands-on consulting by a social enterprise expert. This service will be provided for free.

Course topics include:

1. What is social enterprise? Understanding social enterprise and the social enterprise landscape.

2. Are we ready? Deciding if social enterprise is right for you and/or your organization.

3. What's the BIG idea? Identifying the right venture for you.

4. How do we move the idea forward? Business planning basics.