External Support Mastery (ESM) Workshop Program

Strengthen Your Enterprise Through Strategic Partnerships

At ASEW, our External Support Mastery Workshop is designed to equip social innovators with the skills and strategies to effectively navigate the world of external support. From securing funding to forming strategic partnerships, this program will provide you with the tools needed to access resources, build networks, and leverage external support to enhance and scale your impact.

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding External Support Ecosystems: Gain insight into the different types of external support available to non-profits and social innovators, including grants, impact investment, partnerships, and networks. Learn how to identify and tap into the resources best suited to your organization’s needs.
  • Securing Funding & Investment: Learn how to access the right funding channels for your impact work. Understand the fundamentals of grants, social impact investing, and crowdfunding, and develop a compelling pitch to attract investors and donors.
  • Building Strategic Partnerships: Discover how to build meaningful partnerships with organizations, businesses, and other impact-oriented organizations that align with your mission. Learn how to collaborate effectively, gain new clients, and access critical resources.
  • Navigating Legal & Compliance Issues: Understand the legal frameworks and compliance requirements necessary when working with external supporters. Learn the best practices for managing contracts, partnerships, and intellectual property rights.
  • Communicating with External Stakeholders: Master the art of communication with external stakeholders, from investors to partners and donors. Learn how to present your impact work effectively and keep supporters engaged throughout the partnership.

Why Attend?

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in fundraising, partnerships, and navigating external support systems, providing you with invaluable insights and real-world examples.
  • Practical Application: Participate in interactive activities, case studies, and role-playing exercises to gain hands-on experience in securing and managing external support for your enterprise.
  • Networking & Collaboration: Engage with other social entrepreneurs, partners, and experts who can provide valuable guidance, mentorship, and potential collaboration opportunities.
  • Tailored to non-profits and social innovators: This program is specifically designed for impact-oriented organizations, providing guidance on leveraging external support in alignment with your mission and goals.

Who Should Attend?

  • Social innovators seeking to learn how to secure funding and other external resources for their ventures
  • Nonprofits, NGOs, and mission-driven organizations aiming to build stronger partnerships and access more resources
  • Entrepreneurs looking to sustain their impact through strategic collaboration and support

Program Format

  • Duration: TBA
  • Delivery: Fully virtual
  • Interactive Learning: Workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises designed to help you apply the strategies in real-life situations
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with investors, partners, mentors, and like-minded entrepreneurs to build your external support network

Register Now

Ready to unlock the external support your impact work in Africa needs to thrive? Join us for the External Support Mastery Workshop and learn how to navigate partnerships and funding landscape for sustainability.

Space is limited—register now to secure your spot.