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SUMMARY:The 7 Hardest Lessons I Learned Starting a Non-Profit
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful journey with Rahul Seth\, about his journey up to being named 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year\, and the creation of his meetup Activate Mental Health. \nDate and time: November 8th\, 2023\, 5pm-6:30pm \nPlace: Riff (The Vault) @ Spacecubed – 45 St George’s Terrace\, Perth. \nWho should attend? \n\nPeople aiming to start up an organisation\, whether that would be a for profit or not-for-profit entity.\nThose passionate about mental health and well-being.\nPeople who are open to networking and meeting like-minded people.\nPeople who like to hear a feel-good story.\n\nWhat you will gain: \n\nAn insight into the challenge of building an organisation from scratch.\nUnderstand the need to put your health and well-being first before your entity.\nLearn why word of mouth is the strongest form of marketing you have available.\nFind out the importance of networking and mentorship.\nGet practical tips about obtaining feedback and insights into the work you produce.\n\nWhy attend \nAre there similarities in starting up a for profit business or a not-for-profit organisation? Although they are both different forms of legal entities\, they still face exactly the same challenges to become groups that are both self-sustaining and that can effectively serve the communities that they aim to engage with. \nActivate Mental Health is a 7-year-old entity that has been built from the ground up that is changing the landscape of Perth’s mental health sector. Through the provision of fun\, volunteer-led peer support social activities\, the group has helped a large number of people to reduce their social isolation\, make friendships and engage in activities they enjoy\, leading to improvements in their mental well-being. \nActivate Mental Health currently has over 20 engaged volunteers who run over 300 events annually across Perth for its 5\,500+ members. This\, remarkably\, is all done on a budget of $4\,000 per annum\, which is completely financed by three loyal small businesses. The group is progressing to become a registered charity in this current financial year. \nHear from group founder Rahul Seth about the 7 lessons he wishes he had known before commencing on the journey to building a game-changing organisation that is making a true impact in the community. \nBiography \nRahul Seth is a Chartered Accountant and founder of Perth’s biggest mental well-being support group\, Activate Mental Health. The organisation was formed in 2016. initially as a way to have some fun and make new friends but has now expanded into an entity that is on the verge of becoming a registered charity. Rahul professionally works as a NDIS mental health support worker. In May 2023\, Rahul was named as the 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year for his contributions to the not-for-profit and mental health sectors.
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LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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SUMMARY:Startup Founder Mindset: Founder Stories – How Passion\, Purpose and Perseverance drive Success!
DESCRIPTION:Founder Stories – Entrepreneurship Unleashed – How Passion\, Purpose and Perseverance drive Success! \nWe are honoured to welcome Talai the Founder of Manini Pay who will share with us his story\, tips and take-aways about how passion\, purpose and perseverance are the formidable combo that can unleash your entrepreneurial mindset! \nTalai is a larger than life character with a story that will keep you on the edge of your seats and inspire you to ignite your founder journey using your mindset! \nSome come down and meet Talai\, us\, and a whole bunch of others super cool current and aspiring founders out to make a positive impact in the world! \nPlease note this a hybrid event\, so please only RSVP if you can attend in person – an online link will be provided shortly.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startup-founder-mindset-founder-stories-how-passion-purpose-and-perseverance-drive-success/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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