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Manage an ESE

Check out these resources that can help you manage the day-to-day work of running a successful ESE.

Welcome to the dynamic world of managing an Employment Social Enterprise (ESE), where each day presents intricate challenges and exciting opportunities. This phase of the journey requires a skillful approach to navigate through the complexities of day-to-day operations, scaling resources, and preserving the heart of your social mission.

Effective management is the linchpin that holds it all together. It means aligning your workforce, refining your processes, and optimizing your systems to meet the ever-evolving demands of running an ESE, all while ensuring that your organization’s unique social impact goals remain at the forefront of your operations.

As you steer your ESE towards success, adapting your strategies for leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement is vital. These are the tools that will assist your ESE’s social impact while facilitating sustainable growth. It’s about leading with purpose, communicating your mission effectively, and engaging with stakeholders who share your commitment to making a difference.

Managing an ESE is a balancing act—a dance between the world of business and the realm of social impact. It’s a journey that demands resilience, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to your mission. But it’s also a journey that’s incredibly rewarding, as you witness the positive change your ESE brings to individuals and communities.

So, welcome to the world of managing an Employment Social Enterprise, where every challenge is an opportunity, and where your leadership will shape the future of your organization and the lives it touches. Together, we can continue to build a world where social good and sustainable growth go hand in hand. Get ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact.

Resources For Your Journey

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2 minutes | Growth Planning | Grow a Social Enterprise

Key Elements of a Growth Plan

Intro A growth plan is a social enterprise’s articulated vision and rationale for how it will grow its business in the marketplace and scale its ability to achieve its mission. In order to develop a clearly articulated, compelling, and comprehensive growth plan, you will need to address at least the following considerations: Below, we explore […]
3 minutes | Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Key Human Resources Activities and Compliance Dates

When building and maintaining an HR function, it is important to stay up-to-date with key HR activities and compliance dates throughout the calendar year.
7 minutes | Operations | Manage a Social Enterprise

Key Metrics/ Key Performance Indicators Overview

Key metrics – sometimes referred to as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – are quantitative or qualitative measures commonly used for assessing, comparing, and tracking performance or productivity in an organization.
11 minutes | Business Planning | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Lead Qualification Tool

You can use this tool to determine whether prospective customers are a good fit for the organization and how likely they are to become customers.
Growth Planning, Leadership & Talent | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Leadership Toolkit: The Keep, Start, Stop Tool

In this interactive session, you'll gain a practical, decision-making framework that can help you and your team clarify priorities and focus your energy where it matters most. If you're finding that between work and life, things are feeling chaotic and decision-making is less clear or increasingly challenging, this meeting may be helpful to you or your team. 
Employee Success Program | Manage a Social Enterprise

Logic Model Toolkit

This document is a step by step guide to developing a logic model. There are six steps. Each step will have an estimated time it will take you and your team to complete. It is good practice to include people from your team responsible for programming such as on-the-job training, case management, and/or job placement.
19 minutes | Raising Capital & Fundraising | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Major Gifts Overview

The strategic purpose of major gifts is to activate generosity through personal, high-touch donor relationships. 
4 minutes | Marketing | Manage a Social Enterprise

Marketing Assets Overview

Investing in the development of a few strong, core marketing assets will ultimately save you and your team time as you connect with new audiences, as well as deliver a strong, reputable first impression of your business. 
10 minutes | Business Planning | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Net Promoter Score Survey & Analysis

Learn more about how to conduct a NPS survey and analysis, and see an example analysis output.
6 minutes | Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Onboarding Overview

Onboarding is the process of integrating newly hired employees into the organization and its culture, along with their new team and role.
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