Apply to be a mentor - GET INFORMED: Social investment for boards

Do you have the experience and skills to be a social investment mentor?

GET INFORMED connects social investment mentors to help charity and social enterprise board members who are exploring repayable finance.
 
For mentors, it's a fantastic way to give back and help others build their skills and confidence on social investment.
 
We're looking for people willing to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours over a 6-12 month period as GET INFORMED mentors.
 
Read the briefing for mentors to find out what to expect and how the programme works
                                            
Find our resources for mentors including a skills workshop & tips from current mentors
                                            
You can see what skills and experience is required for mentors below.

Essential skills & experience

                                                Good understanding of social enterprise and/or charity governance
Experience of working in or with charities and social enterprises
Good current knowledge of social investment
Good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of charity trustees and/or social enterprise non-executive directors with regards to finance, investment and associated risks
Good communication skills, including the ability to listen effectively with understanding and empathy
Ability to adapt knowledge to new settings

                                              

Desirable

                                                Experience of being a trustee or a non-executive director (NED) of a charity or social enterprise
Experience of raising or supporting process of social investment
Good networks who can also be utilised to bring added value knowledge and experience
Previous experience of mentoring (not necessarily in this field)

                                              

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Resources for mentors

Why mentor?

 
"It's a chance to connect the social and voluntary sector with the social investment sector. And I love joining up the dots. Let's improve the knowledge base and join people up to make this whole sector bigger and stronger."
 
Mark Graham, Pro Bono Economics