Author: Mariel Vincent Rapisura

The starting point for many social enterprises has been their mission and commitment to providing access to the poor and helping them improve their social and economic conditions. Due to the magnitude of social enterprise models, there are a number of emerging ways on how to measure social performance and impact. The course will present…

Social entrepreneurship involves the promotion and building of enterprises or organizations that create wealth, with the intention of benefiting not just a person, family or clan but a defined constituency, sector or community usually involving the public at large or the marginalized sectors of society. The course aims to inspire participants to establish or participate…

Social enterprise is experiencing a meteoric rise in interest and relevance in the Philippines and the rest of the world. It is an entirely new way of working, a way of creating a new sort of wealth and most of all, a way of changing people and the world. It is not an easy route…

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How to Start a Social Enterprise Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Social Performance Management for Social Enterprises Strategic Planning for Social Enterprises Financial Planning for Social Enterprises

Various development projects rely on partnerships and support from other organizations, whether it be from the government, private sector, non-government organizations or international organizations. To make these partnerships happen, organizations are often required to submit proposals which undergo competitive screening. As such, proposals have to be well-written, with program designs and project details carefully planned…

The training of trainers course supports knowledge and skills transfer for the staff and trainers of organizations to be able to conduct trainings on their own. The course discusses the key principles and practices of adult learning and the characteristics of a good learning environment. The training approach teaches practical skills such as speaking effectively…

There is a natural strategic link between microfinance and remittances. Research data show that 40% of total remittances go to the rural areas where MFIs are present. However, most MFIs fail to recognize the opportunity in remittances as one of the means to achieve financial sustainability and social mission. Remittances as a fee-based product offer…

Middle managers play a crucial role in microfinance since they could be considered as the backbone of the microfinance institutions (MFIs). The middle management is the point where microfinance’s lofty mission must be translated into a sustainable and scalable operation. The middle managers are often poorly equipped to deal with this challenge. The course is…