Social Enterprise Check-Up: A 6-part framework to increase sustainability

You have to work on a sustainable business model first so your social enterprise will have the impact you want.  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you know if your social enterprise is sustainable?  Do you know what you need to strengthen?  Where do you start?  In this episode we answer these questions.  Co-host Stephanie Malon-Rufi takes her experience and expertise to provide a tangible 6-part framework to increase your sustainability.  The Social Enterprise Check Up will help you identify and work on key areas to strengthen your social enterprise. On today’s episode we:  Review how a check-up is different than an organizational or business assessment Discuss why a social enterprise check-up is important Learn about the 6 key areas you should be reviewing to determine what needs strengthening in your social enterprise Get a set of questions within each of the 6 areas to help you evaluate and set action steps for yourself In this episode, we reference:  Download the Social Enterprise Check-Up Episode #003: What is a Social Enterprise Episode #043: Taking Time to Work ‘On not In’ Your Social Enterprise Episode #023: The Importance of Coaching for Social Innovators Stephanie Malon-Rufi, Genuine Impact More about Stephanie Malon-Rufi Stephanie works with visionary founders who have created a valuable purpose to their work.  Entrepreneurs who have a social mission at the heart of what they do but also need to have a sustainable business model. She helps them  move past feeling overwhelmed or stuck.  Together, she helps social entrepreneurs  make sure they: have a sound foundation are poised for the growth you want develop the roadmap to get there Her services are designed to help you move forward with making a difference – making an impact. To help you go from feeling stuck to energized while getting crystal clear on what steps to take next.  The work is real – it is genuine. Stephanie create this 6-part framework based on her personal knowledge and experience having been involved with start-ups as well as operating social enterprises for years.  She also works with many social entrepreneurs  (especially over the past year when COVID hit) and was able to see what was most helpful for those leaders to pivot and remain sustainable.