Last Sunday on 29 November, we were delighted to introduce everyone to the IC-Hub.
We were inspired by the number of people who have shown interest and already joined our community. However, we also know that many of couldn't make it, so here are the key points.
What we covered
Who we are and our freelancing stories (and why we thought about starting this)
Our understanding of your needs as potential or current impact consultants
How the Impact Consulting Hub aims to help you and how you can engage
Get to know you more and address any questions or suggestions you may have
Who we are - Molly
Just over one year as a full-time independent consultant
Fundraising and partnership development expert (“skills-based expert”)
Works with a wide range of NGOs across a variety of thematic areas
In the “growth” and “delivery” phases
Who we are - Loksan
Independent consultant for 7 years
Migration specialist (“thematic expert”)
Predominantly working with international organisations (UN) & governments; and a bit with NGOs
Project experience mainly in Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific
Started young - aged 24
Currently in the “levelling up” stage
Our understanding of your needs
Support at "5 levels" of impact consulting:
"Reflection" (understanding what it's like being a freelance impact consultant and whether it is right for you)
"Startup" (understanding how to get started, developing a business plan and doing the boring administrative stuff)
"Growth" (understanding how to find clients and grow your portfolio)
"Delivery" (how to understand client needs and deliver consulting projects)
"Levelling up" (how to scale up a freelance consulting practice and position yourself as an expert)
How the Impact Consulting Hub aims to help you and how you can engage
Providing content: articles, podcast, guidelines, templates, tips, live webinars
Networking opportunities: meetups and discussion platform
