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:
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Real-world tools you can start using right away
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Between-the-sessions challenges to apply what you learn
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A clearer vision of how your mission and market can align
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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 3: Business Planning & Impact Strategy
Date: July 7 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Innovation Works & Online (Hybrid)
Plan with purpose. Grow with intention.
In this session, you’ll learn how to create a business plan that is more than just a document—it’s a living strategy. We’ll help you embed social impact at every level and explore how to grow without losing your why.
You’ll walk away with:
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A framework for your business plan that centers impact
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A roadmap with key milestones and metrics
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Strategies for avoiding mission drift as you scale
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Tools to help translate your model into daily operations
This session is for you if:
You want to connect the dots between vision and execution—or you’re ready to build a plan that investors, partners, and your community can get behind.
The Libro Social Enterprise Workshop Series
Session 1: Foundations of Social Enterprise — From Mission to Market - Date:May 26
Session 2: Human-Centered Design & Community-Driven Research - Date: June 16
Session 3: Business Planning & Impact Strategy - Date: July 7
Session 4: Legal Structures & Governance for Social Good - Date:July 28
Session 5: Financial Management & Fundraising - Date: Aug 18
Session 6: Branding, Marketing & Sales - Date: Sept 15
Session 7: Partnerships, Procurement & Power in Community - Date: Oct 6
Session 8: Risk, Resilience & Future Readiness - Date:Oct 27