{"id":137551,"date":"2026-04-23T15:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/social-impact-101-incorporating-social-impact-into-your-business-model-7\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:36:12","slug":"social-impact-101-incorporating-social-impact-into-your-business-model-7","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/social-impact-101-incorporating-social-impact-into-your-business-model-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Impact 101: Incorporating Social Impact into Your Business Model (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"event-content--date\">May 26 @ 1:00 pm &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/h2>\n<h2>Social Impact 101: Incorporating Social Impact into Your Business Model (Virtual)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">\n<p><strong><strong>About this workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your impact, and how do you know?<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s world, businesses and organizations are increasingly expected to do more than just turn a profit &#8211; they\u2019re expected to create real, measurable social and environmental value. But how do you track that impact? And why does it matter?<\/p>\n<p>In this foundational workshop, <strong><strong>Social Impact 101: Incorporating Social Impact into Your Business Model<\/strong><\/strong>, you\u2019ll explore the benefits of measuring your social impact and learn how it can help guide decision-making, build trust, and strengthen your mission.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll dive into several practical tools and frameworks used globally, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>B Corp certification<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Social Return on Investment (SROI)<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Theory of Change<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain insights into <strong><strong>how to integrate social impact into your business model<\/strong><\/strong>, and examine <strong><strong>hybrid business structures<\/strong><\/strong> (like social enterprises, co-ops, and nonprofits with earned revenue streams). Through local and international case studies, we\u2019ll explore what works in balancing profit with purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re just beginning your impact journey or looking to deepen your current efforts, this session will give you the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for Social Impact 101 &#8211; and start measuring what truly matters!<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>About CSED:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"https:\/\/csedottawa.ca\/\" href=\"https:\/\/csedottawa.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">Centre for Social Enterprise Development (CSED)<\/a> offers a continuum of support for social enterprises in the Ottawa area, including access to technical expertise, coaching, learning communities, training, and cross-sector partnerships. 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