SENVIC Social Enterprise Network Victoria

Let's talk marketing and social enterprise. See you all at #CollabConnect next Friday, December 6. Get your tickets now! Jon Hewitt #RMIT #SENVIC

🌟 SENVIC's End of Year Event: A huge success! 🌟 What an incredible event it was to bring together social enterprises, councils, and universities in one space to reflect on the growth and future of the social enterprise sector. 🤝 A huge thank you to everyone who came along, and to our inspiring speakers and panelists for their valuable insights: Sally Quinn, SENVIC Chair & Green Collect CEO, shared her reflections on 2024 🌱 Ishani Chattopadhyay, SENVIC CEO, highlighted the exciting vision for 2025 and beyond 🚀 We also heard from a dynamic panel discussing collaboration for impact, featuring: Georgie Meyer (City of Banyule), Emma Forster (City of Melbourne), Nan Caple (Heidelberg District Community Enterprise), Matt Pfahlert (ACRE) and Naomi Stead (RMIT University). A special thank you to Banyule City Council for hosting us, and to ASRC Catering for the fantastic food! 🍽️ This event was a true reflection of the power of collaboration and shared vision in creating lasting social impact. We're so excited to see how we all move forward together in 2025 and beyond! 🚀 #SENVIC #SocialEnterprise #Collaboration #Impact #Community #FutureOfSocialEnterprise #SocialImpact #Networking

An incredible opportunity to learn about how best to include First Nations people within social enterprise practices.

🚀 Social Enterprise Masterclass: Inclusive Investment for Social Enterprises! ✨ Securing sustainable funding for social enterprises brings both challenges and exciting opportunities. As the sector grows, it's essential to explore how social enterprises can overcome the unique obstacles of securing capital. What are the systemic barriers that need to be addressed to improve access to funding? And what strategies can both new and established enterprises use to ensure long-term growth and resilience? We're thrilled to share an upcoming masterclass from Institute of Community Directors Australia, where they'll dive into these questions and more. They'll be joined by a group of inspiring leaders who are shaping the future of social enterprise, impact investing, and philanthropy. Panelists include: 🧡 Jess Moore, CEO of Social Enterprise Australia, the national body for social enterprise in Australia. 🧡 Lillian Kline, Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer of The Impact Outfit, who works to align values with philanthropic and investment goals. 🧡Amanda Miller OAM 🎗️, Board Co-Chair of Philanthropy Australia and Co-Founder of Impact Generation Partners, which supports enterprises delivering both financial and social/environmental returns. 🔑 KEY INFORMATION 🔑 Date: Tuesday, 26th of November Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Cost: Free Register now, using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gCTBb9Ve #SocialEnterprise #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #SustainableFunding #SocialImpact #Leadership

🌟 Calling all for-purpose organisations supporting young people! 🌟 We're excited to announce that The Funding Network Australia is now accepting applications to pitch at their Thriving Young People crowdfunding events in Melbourne and Sydney in March 2025! 🎉 If you're working on a project that empowers and uplifts young people, especially in breaking cycles of disadvantage and promoting equity, we want to hear from you. These vibrant events will highlight three outstanding organisations dedicated to community-driven collaboration in support of young people. If your project is focused on creating positive change for youth in New South Wales or Victoria, this could be your opportunity to shine! 🔑 KEY INFORMATION Melbourne Event Date - Wednesday, 12th March 2025 Eligibility - For-purpose organisations supporting young people in NSW or VIC. You can view the full criteria here - https://lnkd.in/gRhSnxz5 Applications close on Wednesday, 4th December at midnight. 👉 Apply now through the link below. Let’s work together to create brighter futures for young people! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/g974reMy #Crowdfunding #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #ForPurpose #ThrivingYoungPeople #CommunitySupport #ApplicationsOpen

Looking to build your marketing muscle in your impact organisation? Join us for this session - registrations details below.

🌱 Applications for the Hatch: Taronga Accelerator Program, supported by LG are now open! 🌏 Do you have the next brilliant idea waiting to be hatched? Hatch, accelerated by LG, is searching for innovative initiatives that support our precious environment and biodiversity. If you have a business, product or service that will be the next game changer for our wildlife and environment, the Hatch program is for you. The Accelerator offers $30,000 worth of support for each team, $2,000 in equity-free seed funding, and the chance to receive $50,000! Visit the Hatch website for more information and to apply. Now's the time to develop and launch your brilliant idea for the planet! Applications close 27th of January, 2025. APPLY HERE - taronga.org.au/hatch/ #innovation #startup #acceleratorprogram #conservation #environment #sustainability

🌟 Got an event? Share it with us! 🎉 Are you hosting an event, webinar, or community gathering that aligns with conservation, sustainability, or innovation? We want to hear from you! 🌍✨ We’re always excited to spotlight the amazing work happening in our community, and we’d love to help you amplify your event. Whether it’s a workshop, a talk, or a fundraiser – we’re here to support you in reaching a wider audience! 🙌 To make it easy, we've created a simple form to share your event details. Once submitted, we’ll help promote it within our network, so you can connect with like-minded individuals and spread the word further. 🔗 Fill out the event-sharing form here: https://lnkd.in/gCrKiFEn Let’s work together to create more opportunities for learning, collaboration, and action on the issues that matter most. 💚 We can't wait to see all the incredible events your community has planned! 💫 #Community #Sustainability #Conservation #EventSharing #Collaboration #Networking #EnvironmentalImpact #TogetherForChange #SocialEnterprise #SocialEnterpriseNetwork #Amplify

We’re excited to share a transformative open learning event for anyone interested in social enterprise as a way of doing good for people, place and planet. Shifting Ground and other First Nations agents of social change will explore in an interactive online webinar: "If you can get right what you do in relation to First Nations people, your work with all people and communities will benefit". Event details: Title: First Nations Principles for Social Enterprise Development Date and time: Friday 29 November, 12pm AEDT Duration: 90 minutes Location: Online via Zoom link The event will be facilitated by Dr Lilly Brown and Genevieve Grieves of Shifting Ground, an Aboriginal-owned and women-led enterprise that supports organisations and individuals to change and strengthen the way they work in relation to First Nations people. This free event is the first in a series of open learning events hosted by Social Enterprise Australia and funded under the Australian Government’s Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI). We can’t wait to see you there! Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/g--gUMC5.

🚀 Free Introductory Workshop for Charities 🚀 We’re thrilled to share an upcoming Introductory Workshop - Applying Behavioural Insights to Enhance Impact, held by our friends at System 2! 🔍 Date: December 3rd, 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm 📍 Location: Online This workshop will explore how charities can harness the power of behaviour to improve the design and delivery of their impact. By understanding human behaviour, enterprises can create more effective programs and drive lasting impact. Whether you're looking to refine your strategies or discover new ways to engage with communities, this session is for you! 🔗 Sign up using the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDJPxV_9