Social Investment Funding: Concepts & Strategies

  • April 27, 2026 - May 1, 2026
  • Online
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Overview

This intensive 5-day programme equips participants with the practical frameworks, financial tools, and strategic insights required to design, fund, and scale impactful social ventures.

Participants will gain a holistic understanding of social investment readiness, covering everything from defining social impact to structuring deals and pitching to investors.

Participants

For Social ventures, social entrepreneurs, social investment consultants, legal advisers, development finance professionals, and impact-focused founders.

Training Methodology

  • Live expert-led sessions
  • Real-world case studies
  • Interactive discussions
  • Practical exercises and templates
  • Peer learning and feedback

Deliverables

Participants will leave with:

  • A clearly defined social impact framework
  • A structured business model
  • A working financial model
  • A recommended legal structure
  • A draft investment pitch deck
  • Practical tools for engaging investors

Post-Event Support

  • One-on-one advisory sessions
  • Investment readiness assessment
  • Pitch deck review and refinement
  • Legal and financial structuring support

Schedule:

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Virtual

Day 1: Social Impact Foundations

Defining Purpose and Measuring Impact Establish a clear and compelling social mission, and learn how to design and communicate your theory of change. This session equips you with practical tools to define, measure, and articulate your impact—addressing the first and most critical question every social investor asks.
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Virtual

Day 2: Business Model & Growth Strategy

Building a Sustainable and Scalable Venture Develop a viable business model that delivers both impact and revenue. Explore how to identify your customers, design value propositions, and implement strategies to scale your operations and expand your social impact sustainably.
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Virtual

Day 3: Financial Modelling

Building Investor-Ready Financial Forecasts Learn how to construct a robust financial model that reflects the realities of your venture. This session covers revenue projections, cost structures, and cash flow forecasting—enabling you to engage confidently with investors and demonstrate financial viability.
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Virtual

Day 4: Legal & Structural Considerations

Choosing the Right Legal Framework Understand the legal foundations of structuring a social venture. Compare non-profit, for-profit, and hybrid models, and explore governance, compliance, and intellectual property considerations to ensure your venture is investment-ready and mission-aligned.
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Virtual

Day 5: Investment & Pitching

Securing Funding and Engaging Investors Gain practical insights into structuring financing deals and navigating investor expectations. Learn how to craft a compelling investment narrative, deliver an effective pitch, and confidently engage in funding discussions and negotiations.
  • Time : 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Africa/Lagos)