Deadline: 23 October 2015
Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is seeking social entrepreneurs who are addressing poverty (in any region and sector) to benefit from pro bono executive mentorship and training through the Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) programs.
The GSBI has worked with over 400 social enterprises in 63 countries through 3 distinct, stage-specific programs delivered in 7 countries 100% of GSBI social entrepreneurs say they would refer the GSBI program to other social entrepreneurs (and most do!) 88 Silicon Valley executives comprise the GSBI mentor cadre, an entirely volunteer based network On average, each social entrepreneur receives a total of 250 hours with a mentor throughout the duration of a program 85% of the social entrepreneurs in the 2014 Accelerator cohort received funding within 6 months of the program.
Program Categories
1. GSBI Online Program
GSBI Online is a 6-month program for early-stage enterprises focusing on developing their business models and growth strategy. GSBI program prepares your business for investment so you can scale your impact. GSBI will help you:
- Optimize your business model for sustainable growth
- Identify what type of capital will be best for your growth
- Identify and justify the amount of funding you need to reach the next level
- Instill the operational discipline into your business to be successful
2. GSBI Accelerator Program
GSBI Accelerator is a 10-month program for established enterprises focusing on developing the operational excellence and investment readiness required for scaling. This program requires travel to Santa Clara, California in August. GSBI program prepares your business for investment so you can scale your impact. GSBI will help you:
- Optimize your business model for scale
- Identify what type of capital will be best for your growth
- Identify and justify the amount of funding you need to reach the next level
- Instill the operational discipline into your business to be successful
What you Gain
- In-depth mentoring from Silicon Valley executives for the duration of the program
- Strengthened business model
- Refined business plan
- Financial plan for scaling
- Organizational development
- Talent management
- Operational excellence at scale
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants can be:
- Leaders of for-profit, non-profit, or hybrid enterprises
- Social impact-based mission
- Operational with tested business model
- Seeking investment
- Preparing to scale impact
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the website.
For more information, please visit GSBI Program.
