1104 | Catalyst 2030: Rewriting the Rules of Social Impact - Social Entrepreneurship Course

Why are the Sustainable Development Goals projected to be achieved by 2082 instead of 2030? In this lesson, we explore Catalyst 2030, an innovative global 'extrapreneurship' network designed to accelerate progress towards the SDGs by addressing insufficient and fragmented funding. Discover how this unique, distributed organization, led by a chief facilitator and refusing traditional hierarchies, empowers social entrepreneurs worldwide to shift power dynamics, influence policy, and foster collective action through a collaborative, constellation-like structure.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the mission and 'extrapreneurship' approach of Catalyst 2030 in accelerating Sustainable Development Goals.• Identify critical challenges in current social innovation funding and how Catalyst 2030 addresses them.• Examine the unique, distributed 'constellation' structure and governance model of Catalyst 2030.• Discover key strategies governments can employ to foster supportive ecosystems for social entrepreneurs.• Appreciate the emphasis on shifting power dynamics and empowering grassroots voices in global social impact initiatives.📚 About the Course Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create real change? You don't have to start your own organization to make a difference in the world. Everyone can learn the social entrepreneurship mindset and skillset to build social impact. In this course, you will immerse yourself in a social or environmental challenge you want to tackle. You'll start by researching your topic of choice, talking to people, and ideating a potential solution that you can contribute. Then, you'll build a business model around that solution, understanding concepts like measuring social change, ensuring financial viability, funding and pitching. This course is a safe space to experiment and explore. You'll be guided by a ten stage framework to help structure your journey. Along the way, you'll hear from social entrepreneurs around the world through case studies and campus conversations. These include Yale alumni, members of the New Haven community, and global changemakers. Everyone is welcome to join this course! You can apply your lived, learned, or professional experience to discover how you're going to make a difference. 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezbi0aRJeVnt99ynTVZG1PL 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://online.yale.edu/courses/creating-change-through-social-entrepreneurship 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/creating-change-through-social-entrepreneurship #SocialEntrepreneurship #YaleCourse #Impact #Changemakers #BusinessPlan #DesignThinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices