Events

Are you wondering how to identify the right funders to scale your impact projects or pitch your impact projects to potential funders?

Join us for the Funder Insights Webinar Series, where CUHK academics can explore the impact philosophies and funding approaches of leading foundations to drive systemic social change. you will gain invaluable tips on securing funding for your impact projects, tackling critical social issues through your research outcomes with funders.

Featuring Ms Lillian Li, Executive Director of Social Impact Partners (SIP), our first session on 16 July 2025 (Wednesday) will share SIP’s mission, funding scopes and potential supports for evidence-based social innovation initiatives. This webinar offers a unique opportunity for CUHK academics to explore funding prospects and forge collaborations to amplify the impact of their projects.

Details
Date: 16 July 2025 (Monday)
Time: 11:00 – 11:30 am
Mode: Zoom
Medium: English
Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13711670*

*Successful registrants will receive an email notification on or before 14 July to confirm their registration.

Speakers
Ms Lillian Li
Executive Director, Social Impact Partners

Lillian has been an experienced professional in impact investing, charity, and startup management since 2008. She currently holds the position of Executive Director at Social Impact Partners and co-founder of Time Capsule. Lillian has previously served as Chief Executive and Director at different local charities and social enterprises. Before her involvement in the social impact sector, she held management and marketing roles in retail and manufacturing. Lillian's expertise extends beyond her professional experience, as she has also contributed as a committee/board member, judge, and mentor for organizations and programs focusing on social innovation, business, and youth development. She received scholarships and completed the “OSC UBS NGO Leadership Programme” at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2017 and the “Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders” at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2018.