Course Syllabus

    1. Before you start

    2. About You & Quick Self-Reflection

    1. Welcome

    2. Lesson 1. Introduction to Changemaker Finance

    3. Lesson 2. Hidden Aspects and Structures

    4. Lesson 3. Beneficiaries

    5. Lesson 4. Knowledge

    6. Lesson 5. Sponsorship

    7. For more in-depth learning

    1. Let's continue

    2. Lesson 6. Introduction

    3. Lesson 7. Financial Tools

    4. Lesson 8. Category A: Repayable Instruments

    5. Lesson 9. Category B: Sponsorship

    6. Lesson 10. Quick Recap

    1. To conclude

    2. One last step

    3. Evaluation & Post-Course Reflection

    4. Support our work

About this course

  • Format: 2 modules
  • Commitment: 70min/ module
  • Dates: Self-paced

Inside this course

  • 10

    lessons

  • 10+

    examples and case studies of Ashoka Fellows

Course Objectives

Setting goals beyond our reach so we can have something to live for!

  • Deep dive into the concept of Changemaker Finance and funding systems change.

  • Learn how to craft a successful social business model.

  • Explore the financing options available to social entrepreneurs and diversify your social investment opportunities.

Who This Is For

This experience provides an introductory and solid basis for anyone who is interested in taking their impact to a deeper level. It is open to:

  • Ashoka Fellows and members of their team

  • Ashoka Young Changemakers

  • Ashoka Support Network members (ASN)

  • Ashoka staff

  • Ashoka corporate partners and their employees

  • Social Entrepreneurs and Changemakers

“The workshop really opened new doors on how to maximize one's chances of getting our projects funded!”

Changemaker Finance course participant

“It was amazing how the SIC team linked their financial experience to social reality. I was impressed!”

Changemaker Finance course participant

Course Leads

Mark Cheng

Course Leader

Mark Cheng is a seasoned social investor, writer, and thought leader who has coached hundreds of social innovators on how to build business models for social change and raise finance for impact. Since 2007, he has held the role of Senior Advisor on Social Finance at Ashoka and he is co-founder and managing partner of Socila Innovation Circle.

Mark Cheng

Course Leader

Mark Cheng is a seasoned social investor, writer, and thought leader who has coached hundreds of social innovators on how to build business models for social change and raise finance for impact. Since 2007, he has held the role of Senior Advisor on Social Finance at Ashoka and he is co-founder and managing partner of Socila Innovation Circle.