Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation
(postgraduate qualification)
Enduring success begins with leaders who invest the time to reflect, learn, and grow. CHIEF – the Changemaker Impact Endeavour Fellowship – is built for leaders ready to deepen their understanding of impact and embed purpose into every decision. Whether you are a philanthropist, family office principal, or social innovator, CHIEF offers a transformative journey.
Across 15 immersive days over one year, you’ll gain a hands-on, practical learning experience and a trusted peer community to help you turn bold ideas into action and lead for long-term impact.
Learn from the best in impact creation, through a world-class curriculum, delivered in partnership with LSE Marshall Institute
Get up close and personal with visionary families in class and across the world
Immerse in vibrant social innovation hubs in the UK and Asia
Build a lifelong changemaking community with the region's brightest minds
(i) a passion project,
(ii) family office or foundation,
(iii) plans to develop an impact strategy
See how CHIEF transforms leaders—shaping perspectives, building resilience, and equipping them to create lasting impact in their organisations and communities.
See how CHIEF transforms leaders—shaping perspectives, building resilience, and equipping them to create lasting impact in their organisations and communities.
Module 1
Self in the World - Navigating Asia's Impact Landscapes
In-Person, Singapore
Module 2
The Impact Economy - Entrepreneurs, Ventures, Funders
Learning Journey
In-Person, London, UK
Module 3
Bridging Philanthropy and Enterprise — The Next Frontier
In-Person, Singapore
Asia Learning Journey
In-Person
Module 2
Design for Social Change: Building and Entrepreneurial Mindset
Learning Journey
In-Person, London, UK
CHIEF is a postgraduate-level fellowship accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), integrating academic excellence with leadership practice.
Participants may pursue the full fellowship or select individual modules to deepen specific areas of expertise. Those who complete the full fellowship will be conferred the Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation.
(inclusive of 9% GST)
Before GST
After GST
Singaporeans Aged 40 and Above
Singaporeans Aged Below 40/ Permanent Residents
S$28,000
S$30,520
S$13,520
S$18,020
Do note that the fees exclude flights and accommodation for learning journeys.
Minimum entry requirements:
Graduation criteria:
Before GST
After GST
(inclusive of 9% GST)
S$13,520
S$18,020
Do note that the fees exclude flights and accommodation for learning journeys.
Join us as an Impact CHIEF
We offer scholarships to Asia’s social innovators!
If you are the founder or leader of an impact organisation and would like to apply for the CHIEF scholarship, please complete this scholarship application form as well.
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Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation
(postgraduate qualification)
Enduring success begins with leaders who invest the time to reflect, learn, and grow. CHIEF – the Changemaker Impact Endeavour Fellowship – is built for leaders ready to deepen their understanding of impact and embed purpose into every decision. Whether you are a philanthropist, family office principal, or social innovator, CHIEF offers a transformative journey.
Across 15 immersive days over one year, you'll gain a hands-on, practical learning experience and a trusted peer community to help you turn bold ideas into action and lead for long-term impact.
“Rather than presenting answers, the trainers offered language and structure that helped us understand our journeys and invited meaningful, often surprising, conversations from the cohort.” William GondokusumoCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
“Rather than presenting answers, the trainers offered language and structure that helped us understand our journeys and invited meaningful, often surprising, conversations from the cohort.”
William GondokusumoCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
Learn from the best in impact creation, through a world-class curriculum, delivered in partnership with LSE Marshall Institute
Get up close and personal with visionary families in class and across the world
Immerse in vibrant social innovation hubs in the UK and Asia
Build a lifelong changemaking community with the region's brightest minds
(i) a passion project,
(ii) family office or foundation,
(iii) plans to develop an impact strategy
See how CHIEF transforms leaders—shaping perspectives, building resilience, and equipping them to create lasting impact in their organisations and communities.
"Asia Centre for Changemakers (ACC) has set a very high standard for this inaugural programme. I want to see CHIEF continue to uphold the quality and experience of the participants." Anthonia HuiCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
“The quality of the content and calibre of the faculty, as well as global perspectives provided, plus the quality and diverse mix of the cohort, were most beneficial to my learning.”
Aditi Madhok-NardenCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
“What stood out most was how seamlessly CHIEF combined strategic frameworks, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, allowing us to engage intellectually and practically.”
Janine TeoCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
"CHIEF gave me the tools and confidence to scale. It shifted my mindset from startup to growth—helping me strategise effectively, scale up with clarity, and measure impact with purpose."
Shuvasish BhowmickCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
"CHIEF helped me to validate, refine and strengthen my ideas into action. I applied what I learned to strengthen governance, build fund structures, and connect with impact communities across Asia — transforming theory into real-world results for Bhutan."
Thinley ChodenCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
See how CHIEF transforms leaders—shaping perspectives, building resilience, and equipping them to create lasting impact in their organisations and communities.
"Asia Centre for Changemakers (ACC) has set a very high standard for this inaugural programme. I want to see CHIEF continue to uphold the quality and experience of the participants." Anthonia HuiCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
“The quality of the content and calibre of the faculty, as well as global perspectives provided, plus the quality and diverse mix of the cohort, were most beneficial to my learning.”
Aditi Madhok-NardenCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
“What stood out most was how seamlessly CHIEF combined strategic frameworks, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, allowing us to engage intellectually and practically.”
Janine TeoCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
"CHIEF gave me the tools and confidence to scale. It shifted my mindset from startup to growth—helping me strategise effectively, scale up with clarity, and measure impact with purpose."
Shuvasish BhowmickCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
"CHIEF helped me to validate, refine and strengthen my ideas into action. I applied what I learned to strengthen governance, build fund structures, and connect with impact communities across Asia — transforming theory into real-world results for Bhutan."
Thinley ChodenCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
“Rather than presenting answers, the trainers offered language and structure that helped us understand our journeys and invited meaningful, often surprising, conversations from the cohort.”
William GondokusumoCHIEF Cohort, AY 25/26
Module 1
Self in the World - Navigating Asia's Impact Landscapes
In-Person, Singapore
Module 2
The Impact Economy - Entrepreneurs, Ventures, Funders
Learning Journey
In-Person, London, UK
Module 3
Bridging Philanthropy and Enterprise — The Next Frontier
In-Person, Singapore
Asia Learning Journey
In-Person
Module 1
Self in the World: Navigating Landscapes of Wealth and Purpose
In-Person, Singapore
Module 2
Design for Social Change: Building and Entrepreneurial Mindset
Learning Journey
In-Person, London, UK
Module 3
Bridging Philanthropy and Enterprise — The Next Frontier
In-Person, Singapore
Asia Learning Journey
In-Person
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CHIEF is a postgraduate-level fellowship accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), integrating academic excellence with leadership practice.
Participants may pursue the full fellowship or select individual modules to deepen specific areas of expertise. Those who complete the full fellowship will be conferred the Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation.
(inclusive of 9% GST)
Before GST
After GST
Singaporeans Aged 40 and Above
(70% IBF-STS Funding)Singaporeans Aged Below 40/ Permanent Residents
(50% IBF-STS Funding)S$28,000
S$30,520
S$13,520
S$18,020
Do note that the fees exclude flights and accommodation for learning journeys.
Minimum entry requirements:
Graduation criteria:
Before GST
After GST
S$28,000S$30,520Fees after IBF Subsidies(inclusive of 9% GST)
Singaporeans Aged Above 40(70% IBF-STS Funding)Singaporeans Aged Below 40/ Permanent Residents(50% IBF-STS Funding)S$13,520
S$18,020
Do note that the fees exclude flights and accommodation for learning journeys.
Join us as an Impact CHIEF
Apply for CHIEF 2026/27We offer scholarships to Asia's social innovators!
Learn MoreIf you are the founder or leader of an impact organisation and would like to apply for the CHIEF scholarship, please complete this scholarship application form as well.