Social Investment Unpicked Content

Social Investment Unpicked was adapted from a one day in-person training course developed by Big Society Capital and supported by Good Finance. In adapting it for online learning, we gathered user feedback at every step and used it to develop the course.

Our webinar and drop in sessions take place on a weekly basis for one hour, usually over lunchtime.

Module 1: Introduction to social investment

Understand the basics of social investment
Understand social investment as one tool in the funding toolbox
Assess pros and cons of social investment

Module 2: Getting closer to social investment

Understand different products available specifically debt and equity vs grants
Understand who the providers are
Understand how Good Finance can help

Module 3: Unlocking the social investment toolkit

Understand what financial products are right for various scenarios/objectives
Understand what the investment journey involves
Reflect on what’s right for your organisation

Module 4: It's all about impact

Understand why it’s important to measure impact
Understand how you can start to measure the impact of your organisation
Understand why organisations create a theory of change

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Course overview

Week 1: Meet and greet

In introduction to Social Investment Unpicked and an opportunity to meet your fellow cohort members and the Good Finance team!

Week 2: Office hour

An optional drop in session to discuss any queries, issues or questions you might have around the course, and an opportunity to network with other learners.

Week 3: Webinar 1 - Modules 1&2

Come prepared to this interactive session to deep dive into modules 1&2. With plenty of time for discussion, questions and further insights, you'll come away with a deeper understanding of the foundations of social investment.

Week 4: Office hour

An optional drop in session giving you the opportunity to reflect on your learnings to date, plus ask questions and receive additional support where needed.

Week 5: Office hour

An optional drop in session giving you the opportunity to reflect on your learnings to date, plus ask questions and receive additional support where needed.

Week 6: Webinar 2 - Modules 3&4

An interactive session taking a closer look at learnings from modules 3&4. In groups you'll discuss the case studies and theory of change bringing social investment to life with real-life examples.

Week 7: Graduation

Congratulations! You've completed Social Investment Unpicked! In this session we'll reflect on key learnings and celebrate your achievement. But the learning doesn't stop here - find out more about additional training and programmes we offer, plus how to keep in touch going forward.