Impact Investing & Social Finance Course
Mobilise philanthropic, private and public capital for social good, and judge investments on both financial yield and social return. This two-day impact investing course in Malaysia covers venture philanthropy, social impact bonds, social bond issuance under ICMA guidelines and impact due diligence, ending with a blended finance deal for a community infrastructure project.
Course overview
Explore modern financial instruments—such as green bonds, social impact bonds, blended finance, and venture philanthropy—that mobilise private capital for social good.
Programme: Modern Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and Social Finance
What you will learn
- Understand blended finance structures combining philanthropic, private, and public capital.
- Design and issue Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) linked to measurable social outcomes.
- Evaluate impact investment deals for both financial yield and social returns.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
The Social Finance Ecosystem 2030
- Mapping players: foundations, development finance institutions, and ESG funds.
Venture Philanthropy & Patient Capital
- Applying venture capital principles to high-growth social enterprises.
Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) & Pay-for-Success
- Structuring outcome-based financial contracts with government and investors.
Blended Finance Frameworks
- Using philanthropic de-risking capital to attract commercial investment.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Green & Social Bond Issuance
- Navigating ICMA guidelines for social bond structuring and allocation.
Impact Due Diligence & Portfolio Management
- Assessing financial and social risk profiles of social ventures.
Exit Strategies & Capital Recycling
- Reinvesting financial returns into secondary community projects.
Social Finance Deal Structuring
- Structuring a blended finance deal for a large-scale community infrastructure project.
Social Finance Deal Structuring
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Impact Investing & Social Finance course in Malaysia
Looking for social finance training for a corporate foundation, CSR team or NGO? The course suits CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers, who leave able to evaluate impact deals, explain blended finance structures and outline outcome-based contracts with government and investors.
Kursus Pelaburan Berimpak dan Kewangan Sosial (Impact Investing) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk profesional CSR, yayasan korporat, pemimpin NGO dan pengurus program impak sosial. Peserta mengkaji bon impak sosial dan pembiayaan campuran (blended finance), menilai pelaburan berimpak, kemudian menstrukturkan urus niaga untuk projek infrastruktur komuniti. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
View the full outline, learning outcomes and learning approach in the PDF, download a copy, or have it emailed to you.
Questions about Impact Investing & Social Finance
Does this impact investing course cover social impact bonds?
Yes. One module covers social impact bonds and pay-for-success, structuring outcome-based contracts with government and investors. Other modules cover blended finance frameworks, green and social bond issuance under ICMA guidelines, and impact due diligence for assessing the financial and social risk of social ventures.
Who should attend Impact Investing & Social Finance training?
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Who teaches the Impact Investing & Social Finance course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Impact Investing & Social Finance course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Impact Investing & Social Finance course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Impact Investing & Social Finance course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Impact Investing & Social Finance course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.