Find the right corporate partners
Identify which companies align with your mission and where you can create shared value.
Reach decision-makers with confidence
Learn practical ways to access the right people and start conversations that lead somewhere.
Make an offer corporates want
Understand what makes a partnership attractive and how to show the value you bring.
Create partnerships that benefit both sides
Plan for mutual benefit so the relationship supports your impact and the corporate’s aims.
About the workshop
Working in partnership with corporate organisations can open up new opportunities for charities and social enterprises – from funding and skills to wider reach. In this live online workshop, you’ll explore what makes a successful corporate partnership and how to build one that creates more social impact.
You’ll look at how to find organisations that fit your mission, how to access the right people, and how to shape an offer that corporates choose to support. You’ll also hear how other social impact organisations have made these relationships work in practice, with time for questions and networking.
In this workshop, you’ll cover:
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what makes a successful corporate partnership
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how to find corporate organisations that align with your mission
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how to access the right people and start the conversation
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how to position the value you bring, so corporates choose to work with you
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how to set up a partnership that benefits both sides
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Discover the types of corporate support available to your charity or social enterprise
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Set your organisation up for partnership success
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Hear how other social impact organisations have built corporate relationships
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Clarify the value you can bring to corporate partners
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Feel more confident identifying the right corporate organisations to approach
This is a half-day, live online workshop on Zoom. You’ll learn through practical input from our speakers, real examples from charities and social enterprises, and guided reflection on what will work for your organisation. There will be plenty of time to ask questions, share challenges, and connect with other participants.
Any links, tools or resources mentioned during the session will be shared in the workshop chat. If additional materials are provided by the facilitator, we’ll email these after the workshop.
Timings: 9.30am–1.30pm (UK time).
Location: live online via Zoom.
Joining details will be emailed to you in the run up to the workshop.
Working with corporates is open to anyone who wants to explore how their charity or social enterprise can work more closely with corporate organisations. No previous experience is needed. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions and network with other participants.
Previous participants have included a programme officer, a finance director, a business development manager and a project manager.
About the trainer
This workshop will be led by one of SSE’s specialist in-house facilitators. Each year, these facilitators deliver thousands of hours of learning and support to social enterprises across the UK. They draw on SSE’s long experience of working with funders big and small to help a diverse range of people strengthen their organisations and increase their impact.
Impact skills for anyone
Our workshops are designed for people looking to create impact, but anyone, anywhere can join.
15% off for Early Birds
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at a discount of 15% off.
Expert-led course
This course is delivered by one of our in-house specialists who deliver thousands of hours of learning to the impact sector every year.
Essential skills in a few hours
Strengthen yourself and your projects in half a day. Take part in discussions and exercises. Come away with practical actions.
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FAQ
If you have any questions that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us.
Yes, we can offer any of our workshops or completely bespoke training on request. Please contact us to discuss the options.
You are very welcome to book for multiple people but each individual joining the workshop must be booked on to join, even if sharing a computer. You can select your number of tickets when you make your booking.
If you are booking for 3 or more people, feel free to contact us to enquire about a group discount.
Cancellations or booking changes can be made up until 7 days before the workshop. You may change the name of the person attending at any time but only one person can join the course per booking.
If you wish to make a change or cancellation please contact us and state the name of the workshop and email address used to make the booking.
This workshop takes place online via Zoom. Once you have booked your place you will receive joining instructions in your confirmation email and in reminders closer to the time of the workshop.
All currently available dates are listed in the Book now section. We run most of our workshops repeatedly throughout the year, so if you cannot see further dates, they may not have yet been scheduled. Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to be kept up to date.
We do not record all our workshops as they are interactive workshops and watching back a recording does not provide the value of taking part live. It also allows people to speak more freely when taking part in discussions within the workshop.
Please see our section on Prices.
At the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), we back people with purpose. With practical learning that makes sense in the real world. With funding that grows as you grow. With mentors, peers and people who’ve been there and done it. We don’t care where you started. We care about where you’re going and the difference you want to make in your life, in your community, and in the world.
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You can see the times under the dates in the Book Now section. All the workshops are on London, UK time.
If you have a question that is not answered on this page, please feel free to contact us.
Prices
Select a date in the Book Now section to see prices. Please note:
- The price is based on your organisation’s total annual income, regardless of profit.
- Our pricing is designed to be as accessible as possible for people wanting to create impact at any scale.
- The prices you can see are already heavily discounted, particularly for smaller organisations.
- There are no additional discounts for not-for-profits or government organisations.
Early bird tickets
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at a discount of 15% off.
Group bookings
If you would like to make a booking for 3 or more places please contact us to get a price for a group discount.
Bespoke training and support
We have a range of options for delivering impactful training to your organisation or organisations you support. Get in touch to find out more.
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