Give the Gift of Changemaking
Let’s face it, the last two years have been tough.
COVID has caused massive dislocation, injury, fear and uncertainty. At the same time, we face significant global challenges together, from avoiding catastrophic climate change, re-imagining our democracies and reducing global inequality.
Sometimes it can feel very daunting considering what we have to overcome.
But at StartSomeGood, we feel hopeful about the future, because every day our work brings us into contact with passionate, inspiring, courageous changemakers striving to create a better future for all of us.
They're designing and launching new social enterprises, community initiatives and non-profits which empower, enable and advance progress where we need it most.
StartSomeGood exists to help these emerging social entrepreneurs gain the skills and access the technology they need to get their ideas out of their head and into the world where they can make a difference.
The world is abundant in changemakers, but not all of them have the capacity or opportunity to invest in the support they need to design, launch and grow their impact initiatives.
Particularly those who are currently under-represented as business leaders: First Nations, refugee, migrant and female founders.
To support more of these upcoming and budding social initiatives, we need your help!
That’s why, this Christmas, StartSomeGood is offering YOU the chance to give the gift of support to a social innovator of YOUR choice!
Your chosen social innovator will receive a place in an upcoming “Good Hustle” social enterprise design program and/or membership of our Starting Good Network, a learning community of early-stage changemakers.
Both programs support emerging social entrepreneurs and changemakers with the learning and community they need to make progress and make a difference.
You have two options to Give the Gift of Changemaking:
- Gift a place in one of our programs to a changemaker you know. It could be a brother or daughter, friend or client. This unique gift will support them to realize their dreams as a changemaker next year;
- Support an emerging social entrepreneur in one of the cause areas below via one of our trusted partners. This allows you to direct your support to a worthwhile individual, knowing that a credible partner organization will ensure it goes to someone desering of the opportunity.
If you want to purchase multiple places and would prefer to be invoiced email us at hello(at)startsomegood(dot)com.
Partners
You can either gift the place in our programs directly to an emerging social entrepreneur you know or it can be allocated to a deserving entrepreneur via one of our trusted partners. We have lined up a set of credible organisations so you can feel confident your investment is going to someone who will make the most of your valuable support.
- Global Sisters exists to make business possible for women, enabling them to be financially resilient and stand tall. They provide a genuine alternative for women who are unable to participate in mainstream employment or access decent, sustainable work.
- First Innovators focus on building the capability of Indigenous people to run successful businesses, breaking down the barrier for Indigenous start-ups and enabling growth and sustainability for Indigenous businesses.
- Catalysr runs intensive entrepreneurship programs for high-performing migrant and refugee entrepreneurs - aka Migrapreneurs - in Australia as do Startup Migrants in Norway and Europe.
- HOST International supports refugees to build better lives in Australia and across South-East Asia. These scholarships will support refugees to create their own enterprises.
- Startup Migrants seek to break down the barriers that exist for migrant entrepreneurs that hold back many, particularly those who hold a Non-European citizenship. They strive to equalize migrant entrepreneurs, giving them the support that they need to stand on equal footing as local entrepreneurs.
Rewards
The main rewards are places in our Good Hustle course and membership of our Starting Good Network community. You will be sent a digital card you can give to the person you are gifting to, or if sponsoring via one of our partners it will tell you about the beneficiary you are supporting.
Most importantly, you will be making a huge difference for an emerging changemaker, giving them the opportunity to design and implement an initiative that can make a big difference for their community and our world.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with an inspiring social entrepreneur of your choice and make a direct, identifiable contribution to the world. You will also get updates from them as they progress on their changemaking journey.
NOTE: You are welcome to order or support as many different rewards as you like, or even multiple sponsorships. If you want multiples of any items just click on "Want more than one reward?" at the bottom of the list of options.
You can also give less than the full value of a scholarship, which will go into a fund to support worthy emerging social entrepreneurs. Every bit helps!
Our Vision
Imagine a world where every person has access to the information, inspiration and tools to make a difference. Where great social change ideas can emerge from anywhere and where communities can create the future they seek.
But as you probably know, starting new things is hard.
That’s why we work so hard to make it just a little bit easier for emerging changemakers.
Our platforms and programs provide a roadmap for early-stage and aspiring social entrepreneurs looking to make a difference. We inspire people to take action, equip them with the skills to make a difference and offer a community that sustains them on the journey ahead.
Read more about our vision here.
