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 2: Human-Centered Design & Community-Driven Research
Date: June 16
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Innovation Works & Online (Hybrid)
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Design with, not for.
This session introduces the power of design thinking to help you build a social enterprise that’s truly responsive to community needs. You’ll learn how to gather insights, listen deeply, and test your ideas before you build the wrong thing.
You’ll walk away with:
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Practical tools for human-centered design and co-creation
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Techniques for market and community research that centers lived experience
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A prototype or idea-in-progress, validated with feedback
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Clarity on how to measure social impact from the beginning
This session is for you if:
You want to root your social enterprise in real needs—not assumptions—and build something that reflects the voices of your community.
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