Libro Social Enterprise Workshop Series Session 1: Foundations of Social Enterprise — From Mission to Market

Libro Social Enterprise Workshop Series

Start Here: Your Launchpad for Doing Good—Sustainably

What does it take to build a business that does good—and works?
Whether you’re just starting out or refining a growing idea, this 8-part workshop series offers the tools, strategies, and support to help you navigate the exciting (and often messy) world of social enterprise.

Brought to you by Pillar Nonprofit Network and sponsored by Libro Credit Union, these hybrid workshops are free to attend thanks to Libro’s commitment to building a thriving impact economy. Join us at Innovation Works, 201 King Street, London, or tune in online. Attend one session or all eight—it’s up to you.

This is not a business incubator. This is your launchpad.

You’ll get:

• Real-world tools you can start using right away
  

• Between-the-sessions challenges to apply what you learn
  

• A clearer vision of how your mission and market can align
  

• Encouragement and community for the journey ahead
  

Whether you’re testing an idea, building momentum, or just trying to make sense of it all, this series is here to help you move forward—with confidence.

Session 1: Foundations of Social Enterprise — From Mission to Market

Date:May 26
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Innovation Works & Online (Hybrid)

Learn what it really means to be a social enterprise—and why it’s more than just doing good.

In this kickoff session, we explore how to turn purpose into a business model that works. You'll learn how to map your impact using the Flourishing Business Canvas, evaluate which structure fits your mission, and examine real-life examples of social enterprises doing it right.

You’ll walk away with:

• A introduction to the flourishing business canvas
  

• Clarity on your “why,” and how it meets a market need
  

• Insight into nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid models
  

• A deeper understanding of the mindset and tools needed to lead a social venture
  

This session is for you if:
You're early in your journey, still shaping your idea, or want to understand the strategic landscape of social enterprise before diving deeper.

The Libro Social Enterprise Workshop Series