Impact Storytelling for Social Enterprises and Foundations

Social enterprises, foundations and community organisations across Africa do meaningful work but often struggle to communicate their impact in a way that moves funders, partners and communities. This course teaches delegates to gather real stories responsibly, combine them with evidence, and craft communication that shows change without losing dignity or accuracy. Delegates learn to balance emotion and data so that impact is felt and believed.

What you will be able to do

Gather beneficiary stories ethically and with informed consent.
Combine human stories with data to show real change.
Structure impact narratives around a clear before and after.
Write with dignity and avoid harmful or patronising portrayals.
Tailor impact messages for funders, partners and communities.
Package stories for reports, social media and donor updates.

Course outline

01What Makes an Impact Story Land
02Ethics, Consent and Dignity
03Gathering Stories and Evidence
04Blending Narrative and Data
05Structuring the Change Story
06Tailoring Messages by Audience
07Packaging for Reports and Social Media
08Building an Impact Story Bank

Who should attend

This course suits programme officers, communications staff, fundraisers and leaders in social enterprises, foundations, NGOs and community organisations who report on outcomes and impact.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Online	2	US$900
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Impact Storytelling for Social Enterprises and Foundations privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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