Online Learning Program
SECNA members can access SECNA’s online learning program, designed to help people establish and grow social enterprises in NSW and the ACT by partnering with organisations with deep expertise across a wide range of topics.
Check out the learning program schedule for 2025 below and register to book your spot.
LEARNING PROVIDER APPLICATION OPEN
SECNA is seeking applications from learning providers to deliver learning opportunities to support social enterprises as part of the Women in Social Enterprise Program. Find out more and how to apply below
Learning Program schedule by topic
For more information about the learning session, target audience and learning outcomes, refer to the session description.
For all upcoming SECNA events and learning sessions, see our events calendar.
Social enterprise fundamentals
13 February 2025 - 101: How to start a social enterprise - facilitated by SECNA (registration coming soon)
3 March 2025 - 101: How a charity can start or become a social enterprise - facilitated by SECNA (registration coming soon)
8 April 225 - 101: How to turn your business into a social enterprise - facilitated by SECNA (registration coming soon)
Human Resources
4 February 2025 - Human Resources & Payroll Q&A - facilitated by KPMG (registration coming soon)
Technology solutions
30 January 2025 - What to know about implementing Salesforce Customer Relationship Management system - facilitated by Young Change Agents (registration coming soon)
Get involved: Apply to be a learning provider
LEARNING PROVIDER APPLICATION OPEN: SECNA is seeking applications from learning providers to deliver learning opportunities to support social enterprises as part of the Women in Social Enterprise Program.
Based on the program participants needs, we are particularly interested in applications from organisations addressing the topics below.
If you have expert knowledge on other topics not listed below that can help people start and grow successful social enterprises, you are still eligible and welcome to complete the application form.
Current learning topics SECNA is seeking learning providers for:
Building your network to help your social enterprise, and others to succeed e.g.
Finding ‘who’ you need to know in ecosystem(s) you’re working in
Strategies and practical measures to meaningful build your network
Staying accountable to reach your goals
Developing a partnership/strategic alliance to support your social enterprise
Best practice how to approach and resources
Case studies
Social enterprise fundamentals e.g.
What is a social enterprise?
How do social enterprises work? Case studies on different types
What does the social enterprise ecosystem look like and how do you navigate it?
Where to go for more information
Financing your social enterprise e.g.
Developing a funding strategy / financial model
Knowing what funding sources are available to you and how to access them (including services at no or low cost)
Approaches to diversifying funding
Case studies: sustainable / innovative financial models
How to articulate the value your social enterprise generates e.g.
Impact measurement and storytelling
Case studies e.g. publicly articulating your Theory of Change
Legal issues to consider when setting up a social enterprise e.g.
Legal structure considerations when starting out
Knowing what legal resources are available to you and how to access them
Knowing the legal services support is available to you (pro and low bono rates)
Case studies
Theory of Change (individual and / or portfolio-style)
Impact measurement Tools
Impact measurement Frameworks
Impact measurement and outcomes best practices
Data Collection & Data Management
Commercialising your impact data
Business Development in Social Enterprise
Resourcing your impact measurement operation
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, active SECNA members are able to apply to be a learning provider
Funding
The Women in Social Enterprise program is proudly funded by the NSW Government.
