OC Social Enterprise Venture Competition happening soon! Applications due Feb 24.
OC Social Enterprise Venture Competition happening soon! Applications due Feb 24.
The OC Social Enterprise Venture Competition
Applications Due on February 24th
You know you could grow your earned-income revenue streams. Your board thinks about sustainability. But what are the steps to scaling up? Where could start-up
funding come from? Find the answers here!
Eligibility
Open to all not-for-profit organizations in Orange County who are planning or currently engaged in social enterprise (earned-income) ventures.
Why
·Put social enterprise to work for expanded income and impact
·Benefit from advice and expertise of seasoned entrepreneurs
·Learn how and where to find seed capital
·Promote your enterprise to new audiences
Up to twenty organizations will be selected to compete. Following an orientation, each organization will also be matched with a pro bono mentor who will support them in developing a professional presentation that is effective with potential investors. These experienced consultants will help participants apply for-profit concepts and develop expansion plans for their respective ventures.
In April, a panel of business and social investors will provide valuable feedback and coaching to each presenting organization. Up to five finalists will be selected to compete for approximately $50,000 in cash and pro bono prizes.
