Our members highlighted that measuring social impact is critical to their organisations. They need to show funders, customers and staff that what they do makes a difference.
However, it is also a real challenge. Measuring activities is easy. Measuring impact can be difficult.

This workshop focuses on two key stumbling blocks organisations typically face in impact measurement:- how to create outcome measures and how to collect relevant.
The workshop will be delivered over three Zoom sessions – each of 2 ½ hours duration.

TOPICS COVERED:

Setting the Scene

• The importance of impact measurement
• A practical 12-step approach
• Theory of Change and Program Logic Model

Measurements that Matter 

• How do you know you are making a difference?
• Measurements to track progress & drive improvement

Deciding what to measure 

• Defining your outcomes – short term, intermediate, long term
• Causal links and what to avoid
• What makes a good indicator
• Writing outcome statements and indicators

Data Collection Approach

• What data do you need?
• Leverage existing data
• Creating a data collection plan
• Data Collection Methods – strengths & weaknesses

Panel Discussion with sector leaders 

• Interrelate: Sharon Grocott (Head of Research and Innovation)
• Mission Australia: Rachel Christie (National Manager, Impact & Analytics)
• Uniting (NSW.ACT): Tom McClean (Head, Uniting Centre for Research, Innovation and Advocacy)

WHEN:

Participants complete pre-reading and attend three Zoom sessions – each of 2 ½ hours duration.

Monday, 16th November (9.00 – 11.30 a.m, Sydney time)
Wednesday, 18th November (9.00 – 11.30 a.m, Sydney time)
Wednesday, 25th November (9.00 – 11.30 a.m, Sydney time)

FEE (GST Inclusive):
Members $ 330, Non-Members $ 440
Includes pre-reading, Zoom workshops and materials

Your Facilitator: Eleanor Booth

One of the unexpected consequences of COVID-19 has been the increased interest in Corporate Volunteering.

Corporates benefit from increased staff engagement through meaningful teambuilding initiatives, which is especially important in the new world of social distancing. For Purpose organisations benefit from additional resources to deliver their mission.

However, Corporate Volunteering is new to many For Purpose organisations.
This Workshop seeks to answer key questions to assist charities to decide whether to proceed with this initiative, scope the possibilities from implementation to delivery and identify next steps.
This workshop will be delivered over two Zoom sessions – each of 2 hours duration and offers immediate practical application of learnings.

TOPICS COVERED:

Understanding

•  What is Corporate Volunteering?
• What is the opportunity for your charity?
• The benefits – to you and the corporates
• What are the risks to watch out for?

Strategic Planning

• Recruiting internal advocates
• Canvassing peers
• Understanding the business need
• Creating a Business Case

Implementation

• Understanding your external market
• Creating your product
• Identifying who to target
• Creating your Marketing Plan

WHEN:

Participants complete pre-reading and attend two Zoom sessions – each of 2 hours duration.

Wednesday, 28th October (9.00 – 11.00 a.m, AEST)
Wednesday,11th November (9.00 – 11.00 a.m, AEST)

FEE (GST Inclusive):

Members $ 160, Non-Members $ 220
Includes pre-reading, Zoom workshops and materials

Your Facilitator: Richard Duncan

The need to deliver on both purpose and commercial objectives in an increasingly open, complex and competitive market is prompting For Purpose sector executives to develop new strategies to diversify revenue streams, optimise impact and improve financially sustainability within the new COVID-19 environment.

The Centre For Social Purpose invites sector leaders to a modular “Effective Strategic Planning Workshop” to strengthen their strategic thinking skills and apply these tools to improve their own Strategic Plan.

The workshop will be delivered over three Zoom sessions – each of three hours duration.

TOPICS COVERED:

Strategy Supporting Mission mindset

• An intentional response to sector changes
• Capitalising on opportunities as governments diversify risk

For-Profit vs. For-Purpose strategic planning

• Managing tension between purpose and profit drivers

Does Your Strategic Plan support your mission

• Strategy Gap
• Stretch & Stick Syndrome

Strategic Planning Building Blocks 

• Key drivers: Funding, Values, Services, Market Engagement

Building your SWOT 

• Key elements: Using SWOT to craft strategy

Creating Strategic Goals & Metrics

• Balancing Impact / Effort
• Identifying metrics to measure progress

Building a Succinct Strategic Plan 

• Working with your Board
• Part of your operating rhythm
• An integrated plan to future proof your organisation

Panel Discussion – CEO Guest Speakers:

• Guide Dogs: Dale Cleaver (CEO)
• Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation: Nicola Stokes (CEO)

WHEN:

Participants complete pre-reading and attend three Zoom sessions – each of 3 hours duration:

Thursday, 29th October (9.00 a.m – Noon, Sydney time)
Thursday, 12th November (9.00 a.m – Noon, Sydney time)
Thursday, 26th November (9.00 a.m – Noon, Sydney time)

FEE (GST inclusive):

Members $ 330, Non-Members $ 440
Includes pre-reading, Zoom workshops and materials

Your Facilitator: Keith Martin