Income Sprint

Income Sprint

Income Sprint

  • Organisation: Charities, Social Enterprise
  • Sectors: Not-for-Profit

As part of a UK Government-funded development programme for the social economy sector, Maine Associates delivered an online version of its design sprint workshop. This initiative aimed to assist not-for-profits and social enterprises in generating innovative ideas to maximise and diversify their income streams.

Workshop Highlights:
  • Accessible Online Format: The fully online workshop enabled participation from a wide geographical area, ensuring inclusivity and convenience.
  • Design Sprint Approach: Structured over two sessions with inter-session tasks, the workshop utilised a design sprint methodology to optimise time and outcomes.
Outcomes for Participants:
  • Enhanced Understanding: Attendees gained a deeper insight into various income streams available to their organisations.
  • Income Mapping: Utilizing the Income Map model, participants developed a single-page overview of their existing income streams.
  • Actionable Plans: Each participant left with a concrete plan to rapidly test new ideas in real-world scenarios.
Participant Feedback:
  • “The practical tools to take away and analyse our ideas to diversify income were very helpful.”
  • “I left the workshop with a plan of next steps to keep me focused.”