CHIEF – The Changemaker Impact Endeavour Fellowship

Empowering leaders in pursuit of authentic impact

Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation
(postgraduate qualification)

Get Ready to be an Impact CHIEF

 

Calling Asia’s funders and social innovators

Learn from the best in impact creation, anchored by world-class curriculum from the London School of Economics Marshall Institute

Get up close and personal with visionary families 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

Supported by

Meet our Lead Faculty Members

Stephan Chambers
Director, Marshall Institute,
the London School of Economics
Visionary in social entrepreneurship and philanthropy
Jed Emerson
Founder, Senior Strategic Advisor
Blended Value Group
Creator of total portfolio approach and
Author of The Purpose of Capital
Bruno Roche
Founder,
Economics of Mutuality
Pioneer in purpose-driven business transformation
Lyell Sakaue 
Partner, Bridgespan
High-impact strategic advisor to high wealth families, designing giving and operating models to co-create impact with major foundations
Jo Ensor
Founder and CEO,
Philanthropy Insight
Close to 30 years of experience in strategic philanthropy and systems change thinking
Tomo Hamakawa
Founder,
Earth Company
Extensive field experience scaling life-changing, last mile solutions

The CHIEF Blueprint

3 Core Modules

Self in the World - Navigating Asia's Impact Landscapes

  • Define personal and family interests and values
  • Reimagine the purpose and practice of capital 
  • Identify root issues and systems of change 

The Impact Economy - Entrepreneurs, Ventures, Funders

  • Take an innovative approach to resolving complex issues  
  • Integrate impact goals with financial viability 
  • Evaluate viability and scalability of impact projects  

Strategic Execution – Developing a Holistic Approach

  • Understand the spectrum of capital and ways to mobilise resources for different contexts 
  • Learn how to overcome barriers in driving purposeful capital and influence your stakeholders

Experiential Changemaking

Embark on Learning Journeys

  • July 2025: UK Spotlight
    Join us at the heart of London with visits, with curated dialogues and dinners with private philanthropists and leading social innovators.
  • Feb 2026: Asia Spotlight (Indonesia)
    Explore the hidden layers of Indonesia’s social fabric, and gain insights into how communities are driving change.

Launch Your A-Game

  • Capstone Project
    Come onboard with a growth plan in mind. This could be anchored on

(i) a passion project,

(ii) family office or foundation,

(iii) plans to develop an impact, philanthropic or impact investing strategy

Thought Leader Convenings

  • Connect and converse with global thought leaders who can provide mentorship and guidance.
  • Join a series of virtual and/or in-person dialogues to learn from those who have gone before you to create impact in their own way. 

Register Your Interest