Idea to Impact Circle [Offline]

NOTE : THIS PAGE IS FOR THE OFFLINE EDITION ON THE WORKSHOP HAPPENING IN BENGALURU. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THIS ONLINE, YOU REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL / ONLINE EDITION HERE

Idea to Impact Circle is a semi-formal, interactive workshop designed for those dreaming of launching their own nonprofit. This isn’t a lecture or a crash course—it’s a space for open exchange, practical guidance, and building your roadmap to action. We’ll sit in a circle—figuratively or literally—and walk through the real steps, struggles, and strategies to bring your idea to life and make it fundable.

This workshop was launched in June 2025 in an offline session at Bengaluru and got a highly favorable response. This has re-inforced our belief that there are many, many people wanting to do good out there, looking for credible (and realistic) information about how to enter this sector.

For all of you, this is the perfect place to start your journey.

Who should attend

This workshop is open to everyone who wishes to start or is is exploring the idea of starting a nonprofit or social enterprise. You can be a -

• Student

• Volunteer

• Corporate Professional

• Business Owner

• Nonprofit professional

• Consultant looking to enter the sector

• ..or just someone curious about how this nonprofits work

No formal background or legal registration required—just your intention to build.

What will we learn

The objective is to give a complete understanding of what it takes to convert an idea into a nonprofit/social enterprise,

start and build up a nonprofit. This includes -

• Identifying your cause

• Choosing the right legal structure for your cause

• Understanding financial models and how nonprofits make money

• Designing impactful programs

• Dedicated time for Q&A

Bonus : Hear directly from experienced nonprofit founders who’ve built impactful organizations. They’ll share candid insights on what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they knew when they started.

About the Facilitators

Kiran Rao and Shivani Sharma are the co-founders of Own2Feet Association, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering nonprofits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives through comprehensive, action-oriented, and improvement-focused capacity building, impact measurement, and research services. With extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, they have been instrumental in supporting small and mid-sized NGOs across various domains, including education, disability, civic media, mental health, and women empowerment. (Read more here)

Own2Feet has led initiatives such as the probono Founders' Helpline, Organization Assessment, and the Neev Webinars, all aimed at educating and guiding nonprofit leaders in building strategic, systemized, and sustainable organizations. Their work emphasizes the importance of strong organizational foundations, effective program design, and sustainable financing models.

Through this workshop, they bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to aspiring NGO founders, helping them navigate the complexities of starting and sustaining impactful nonprofit organizations.

Event Partner

This workshop is co-facilitated by Ms Tapaswini Varshneya, Founder of the Ittun Initiative, an enabling platform that empowers small-scale NGOs through capacity building, resource aggregation, and strategic networking. She guides the flow of the session — opening us up with gentle icebreakers, keeping the energy grounded and inclusive, and helping the circle stay truly participatory.

Venue Partner

This workshop is hosted by Samagata Foundation at their beautiful space situated on Church Street in the heart of Bengaluru. Samagata Space is a non-profit community space open to communities and organizations to host events, meetups, workshops, and small gatherings for up to 50 people.

FAQs

Do I need any prior experience to attend this workshop?

Absolutely not! Just show up, share your ideas, ask questions and get started!

Can I get a refund if I can’t attend?

If you let us know at least 4 days in advance, we’ll offer a 90% refund. No refunds after that.

Is it an online or offline workshop?

This is an offline edition of the workshop. We also do this online every month. Check out our events page to view the upcoming online sessions.

None of the online or offline dates work for me. How can I attend?

Please express your interest to attend this workshop on this form here. We will notify you about the future editions once they are open for registrations.

Queries? Contact Us

Email : contact@own2feet.in

Phone : +91-9945381030