Are you...

Running an impact-led organisation that’s outgrown grant funding?
Curious (or cautious) about how debt could help grow your business?
Wondering what it really takes to become investment-ready?
Looking to access credible, one-on-one support tailored to your organisations stage and context?

Join QSEC and Sefa in this practical and honest conversation designed to demystify impact investing, explore when repayable funding might be a good fit, and introduce a new program for impact-led organisations in Queensland, Backing the Bold.

What we’ll cover:

From grants to loans: understanding which funding options make sense based on where your organisation is at
Common myths about debt, and when it might be an option for your organisation
Who Sefa is and how we support impact-led organisations
What Sefa looks for in an investment-ready organisation (hint: it’s not all about revenue)
How our Backing the Bold program can support your growth through tailored capability building and potential loan funding of $50k–$200k

Whether you're ready to explore investment or just curious about options beyond grant funding, this session is for you.

Date: Wednesday 6 August, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Format: Online (Zoom)

Backing the Bold is a new place-based program designed for Queensland-based social enterprises, especially those operating in Central and South-East QLD. Delivered by Sefa Partnerships alongside leading philanthropic organisations, this initiative responds to a real gap in the ecosystem: tailored advisory support paired with flexible, values-aligned loan finance.

Follow this link to find out more about the Backing the Bold Program