Molly Melching (founder of Tostan) and her successor, Elena Bonometti discuss the succession process and how they both have a role to play in Tostan. We discuss this exciting journey and how they arranged matters to deliver Tostan’s incredible programmes.

In this webinar Ma. Ceilia Flores-Oebanda discusses the trauma of fighting for freedom in the Philippines, working through her experiences and emotions with the Wellbeing Project, her work to tackle human trafficking and how she has approached her transition into retirement.

She also provides fantastic insights into choosing a board and the importance of respect and setting boundaries in succession. 

Elders of the social innovation community (experienced social entrepreneurs of any age) discuss wisdom and what it means to them. This webinar features Kathryn Hall-Trujillo (Founding Director, Birthing Project USA: The Underground Railroad for New Life), Valeria Duflot (Social Innovator – Entrepreneur, Advocate, Strategic Adviser and On-demand Leader) and Marc Freedman (President / Co-CEO, CoGenerate) and a special message from Jeroo Billimoria (Founder, One Family Foundation and Catalyst 2030 - now known as Catalyst Now).

Elders of the social innovation community (experienced social entrepreneurs of any age) discuss wisdom and what it means to them. This webinar features Mark Cheng (Founder / Managing Partner, Social Innovation Circle), Andrea Coleman (Co-founder, Riders for Health and Co-founder / CEO, Two Wheels for Life) and Wietse van der Werf (Founder / CEO, Sea Ranger Service) and a special message from Jeroo Billimoria (Founder, One Family Foundation and Catalyst 2030, now known as Catalyst Now).

The Founder of a social enterprise does many things – the visionary, the fundraiser and they bring the magic. What can we pass on from our experiences and what do you need the successor to bring? Most importantly, how do you collectively maintain the culture and mission? Inspired by the song “I Can See Clearly Now” (sung by Jimmy Cliff) we reflect on all these aspects of succession planning with Kathryn Hall-Trujillo, Ruth Ibegbuna and Rupert Roniger.

DY Suharya describes her powerful founder journey, how her organisation works with the government in Indonesia and practical insights into her succession plan.

Monica Culen provides insights into her detailed approach to succession. Collince Dundo tells us why he believes transition and succession planning is a critical component of the sustainable impact of his young, vibrant organisation.

DY Suharya describes her powerful founder journey, how her organisation works with the government in Indonesia and practical insights into her succession plan.

When we think about diversity, the conversation typically revolves around race, gender, and sometimes socio-economic background. However, there's an often-overlooked dimension of diversity— age and experience. This article discusses eldership as a crucial aspect of diversity, exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing and the value of intergenerational collaboration. It's time to reevaluate how we view eldership. This article is based on a conversation between the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs and Kathryn Hall-Trujillo and Hae-Young Lee.

We’ve all felt it: that overwhelming sense of having too much to do, the endless list of tasks and goals still unachieved. This can feel particularly pronounced in the social innovation sector, where there is a constant drive to create meaningful change for the benefit of others but amid this pressure, it's essential to take a moment to recognise the journey, celebrate the successes, and learn from the failures.

Cynthia Rayner and Mel Young discuss storytelling and its power to change perceptions, culture and systems. They use ‘The Beautiful Game’, a Netflix film inspired by the Homeless World Cup, as a case study.

Succession planning is essential for ensuring the sustainability of organisations, particularly those in the social entrepreneurial sector. In this article we explore the experiences and insights shared by Monica Culen and Collince Dundo on navigating the complex process of leadership transitions.