The development of revenue-generating enterprises is challenging. Non-profit organizations need to have significant organizational capacity and an understanding of the realities and risks before embarking on an enterprise initiative. Attendance at an orientation session is required of prospective enp grant applicants to ensure that staff and board members have a thorough understanding of the issues involved in enterprise development.

Dates and cities are listed below. Please scroll through the listings to find the location nearest you. For more information, please contact Peter Roundhill: Peter@enterprisingnonprofits.ca or 604-871-5421.

Orientation Session Options

Enp now offers two types of social enterprise orientation sessions. As well as providing valuable learning opportunities for early stage and operating social enterprises, each session will prequalify the organization to apply for an enp Grant. 

An Introduction to Social Enterprise

For staff, board and volunteers of organizations that that are considering launching or are new to social enterprise.

In this orientation session there will be a discussion of the definition of social enterprise and reasons for starting a social enterprise as well as Demonstrating Value and the social enterprise development path. There will be a review of the enp grant requirements and priorities, and participating organizations will be qualified to apply for enp funding.

Strengthening Social Enterprise

For senior managers or board members of social enterprises that have been in operation for at least three years.

This workshop will include social enterprise principles and best practices and peer professional learning on governance, financing, marketing and human resources. There will be a review of the enp grant requirements and priorities, and participating organizations will be qualified to apply for enp funding.

Registration

Register online by clicking on the listings below. Registration may vary by workshop location, please see the complete listing for the details of your workshop. Typically, registrations fees are:

• $100 for one individual
• $50 for a second participant from the same organization

The registration fee includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and coffee/snack service
• A copy of the Canadian Social Enterprise Guide
• Workshop materials

Workshop Times

The orientation sessions typically run from 9:00am until 3:30pm with breaks for lunch and a morning and afternoon coffee. Check our listing below for information related to your workshop.