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SIMNA VIC Event – Proof’s in the Pudding: Why impact measurement matters and how to do it right

May 1, 2015 By Administrator

Join us in this weekend in Melbourne for this interactive workshop.

SIMNA Victoria in partnership with Junior Chamber International presents an afternoon of discussions on the topics of innovation, social inclusion and social impact. The event will be held on Saturday 9th May (1pm-5pm).

  • Date and Time: Saturday, 9 May 2015, from 13:00 to 17:00.
  • Venue: Join us at the Air Room, Ether Conference Centre, 265-281 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000, VIC (Entries via 195 Swanston St or 265 Lt Bourke St. It is between Mercure and Swanston Hotel in the city)
  • Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/proofs-in-the-pudding-why-impact-measurement-matters-and-how-to-do-it-right-tickets-16783962283
  • Enquiries: simnavic@gmail.com

The afternoon will consist of four sessions:

  • Proof’s in the pudding: Why impact measurement matters and how to do it right, SIMNA Victoria
  • Social Inclusion & Social Impact: the Story of Opening Doors Social Inclusion Program, Alex Mills (2014 Human Rights Award-Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Award Finalist)
  • It’s All About Blood, Australian Red Cross Blood Service
  • Innovation Within, Innovation Without: The Hero’s Journey to Be and Create Change, Sophie Weldon (Director of Creative Ventures)

SIMNA Victoria Members are invited to join one or all of the above sessions.

It is free to attend the session run by SIMNA Victoria. For those who wish to attend other sessions during the day, ticket price is $15 (includes an afternoon tea).

Venue: 

Air Room, Ether Conference Centre

Entries via 195 Swanston St or 265 Lt Bourke St. It is between Mercure and Swanston Hotel in the city.

Details of the Event

1.00 – 2.30pm: Proof’s in the pudding: Why impact measurement matters and how to do it right (presented by SIMNA Victoria)

How do you know that the work your or your organisation is doing is having a positive impact on people and communities? How can you prove to others that the work is worthwhile? How can you improve the impact of your efforts?

Social sector is fast realising that feel good stories are no longer enough to engage supporters and funders. With so many causes and people asking for money and support on every corner, organisations need to effectively measure and transparently report their social impact.

SIMNA (Social Impact Measurement Australia) will run a session that will introduce you to the world of impact measurement: What do you need to get started? What tools can you use? What are the biggest pitfalls to avoid? How to effectively communicate your impact? How will it benefit your organisation or cause? You will walk away with a set of practical advice that you will be able to implement immediately in the work that you do in your community.

2.30 – 3.15: Social Inclusion & Social Impact: the story of Opening Doors social inclusion program (presented by Alex Mills, Program Officer and the 2014 Human Rights Award – Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Award Finalist)

Alex in committed to overcoming discrimination of all kinds and promoting equality through his work as coordinator of the Opening Doors social inclusion program and as a White Ribbon Ambassador and volunteer at Dixon House Neighbourhood Centre in Victoria.

3.15pm – 3.34pm: It’s all about Blood (presented by Australian Red Cross Blood Service)

3.45pm – 4.00pm: Afternoon tea

4.00pm – 5.00pm: Innovation Within, Innovation Without: The hero’s journey to be and create change (presented by Sophie Weldon, Creative Ventures)

Sophie is a strategies, storyteller and entrepreneur. She is passionate about working with others to develop innovative solutions to social change. Sophie has a fundamental belief in the importance of creating connections between people in order to call forth our common humanity.

 

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