Module 3 – Designing Business Models for Social Impact
IN THIS LESSON
Few social enterprises have all the resources, expertise, relationships, and capabilities they need within their own organisation. Strategic partnerships can therefore become an important part of the business model itself.
In this lesson, you'll explore how different partners — from community organisations and public institutions to universities, corporations, investors, and foundations — can contribute resources, knowledge, networks, and opportunities to a social venture. You'll also consider how partnerships can help strengthen a solution and extend its impact.
As you watch, consider:
Which capabilities or resources does your venture need that you may not have internally?
Which organisations or institutions could complement your strengths?
What value could your venture offer to make those partnerships mutually beneficial?