Start Here: Your Launchpad for
Doing Good—Sustainably
What does it actually take to build a business that does good and works?
Whether you’re just starting out, testing an idea, or refining something already in motion, this 8-part workshop series offers practical tools, real-world strategies, and a supportive learning community to help you navigate the exciting (and often messy) world of social enterprise.
Presented 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 in person at Innovation Works (201 King Street, London) or online from wherever you’re planted.
This is not a business incubator.
This is your launchpad.
What you’ll get:
- Real-world tools you can start using right away
- Between-the-session challenges to apply what you learn
- A clearer understanding of how your mission and market align
- Encouragement, momentum, and a community that gets it
Whether you attend one session or follow the whole arc, this series is designed to help you move forward—with confidence and clarity.
Important (and refreshingly simple) registration note:
There is one free registration for the full series.
There is no single-session registration.
Register once, then attend the sessions that matter most to you—or join us for all eight. No pressure. No cost. Just show up.
2026 Workshop Schedule
Session 1: Foundations of Social Enterprise — From Mission to Market
March 2
Session 2: Human-Centered Design & Community-Driven Research
March 9
Session 3: Business Planning & Impact Strategy
March 16
Session 4: Legal Structures & Governance for Social Good
March 23
Session 5: Financial Management & Fundraising
March 30
Session 6: Branding, Marketing & Sales
April 6
Session 7: Partnerships, Procurement & Power in Community
April 13
Session 8: Risk, Resilience & Future Readiness
April 20
The Workshop Series is a no cost event thanks to the generous support of:
