For social enterprises, non-profits, NGOs, and emerging social sector franchises:
Announcing the Fall 2024 Social-Sector Franchise Accelerator Program
Applications Now Available - Deadline September 6, 2024
The IFA’s Social Sector Task Force is excited to announce our Fall 2024 Accelerator Program for social enterprises, non-profits, NGOs, and emerging social sector franchises that are seeking to apply franchise methods to expand their locations and impact in poor and underserved communities.
Announcing the Fall 2024 Social-Sector Franchise Accelerator Program
Applications Now Available - Deadline September 6, 2024
The IFA’s Social Sector Task Force is excited to announce our Fall 2024 Accelerator Program for social enterprises, non-profits, NGOs, and emerging social sector franchises that are seeking to apply franchise methods to expand their locations and impact in poor and underserved communities.
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One-On-One Advisory Consultations plus Peer Group Roundtables
Each program participant is matched with a qualified IFA member serving as an Advisor, who meets with the participant for 90 minutes each month following an online assignment which challenges the participant to apply an aspect of franchising taught through explainer videos. The Advisor mentors the participant in how to apply or adapt franchising’s proven methods to their business or service concept.
In addition to the Advisor/Advisee relationship, participants join in a Zoom peer group roundtable facilitated by a committee member on designated discussion topics throughout the six-month program. The Accelerator Program is six months in duration.
To apply for the Accelerator Program, download the Accelerator Program Application (PDF) above, complete the application, and email it to Marla Rosner, Chair Emeritus of the Social Sector Task Force. The Accelerator Program application deadline is September 6, 2024.
Accelerator Program Candidate criteria:
Each program participant is matched with a qualified IFA member serving as an Advisor, who meets with the participant for 90 minutes each month following an online assignment which challenges the participant to apply an aspect of franchising taught through explainer videos. The Advisor mentors the participant in how to apply or adapt franchising’s proven methods to their business or service concept.
In addition to the Advisor/Advisee relationship, participants join in a Zoom peer group roundtable facilitated by a committee member on designated discussion topics throughout the six-month program. The Accelerator Program is six months in duration.
To apply for the Accelerator Program, download the Accelerator Program Application (PDF) above, complete the application, and email it to Marla Rosner, Chair Emeritus of the Social Sector Task Force. The Accelerator Program application deadline is September 6, 2024.
Accelerator Program Candidate criteria:
- Must have a minimum of two locations in place operational for a minimum of two or more years.
- Must speak, read and write in English.
- Must view the videos “Introduction to Social Franchising” and “Getting Ready to Franchise” before submitting an application.
