Libro Social Enterprise Workshop Series Session 5: Financial Management & Fundraising

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 5: Financial Management & Fundraising

Date: Aug 18  2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Innovation Works & Online (Hybrid)

Make your mission financially resilient.
This session is your crash course in financial strategy. Learn to read your numbers, tell your financial story, and fund your social enterprise through a mix of revenue and fundraising approaches.

You’ll walk away with:

• A basic budget and forecasting tool you can actually use
  
  

• Understanding of how to manage cash flow (and stay out of panic mode)
  
  

• Strategies for earned income, grants, impact investing, and crowdfunding
  
  

• A starter funding plan tailored to your structure
  
  

This session is for you if:
You want to build something sustainable—and need to feel more confident when it comes to the money side of things.

The Libro Social Enterprise Workshop Series