SIMNA is a growing network of members and interested individuals who believe that understanding and measuring social impact is critical to achieving the best possible outcomes for all Australians, our communities and our environment.
About this webinar
Join the SIMNA Sydney Committee and their star studded speaker panel as they explore the benefits, pitfalls and challenges of impact reporting.
But, what is social impact reporting anyway? Why is it important and how does it help for-purpose organisations set themselves apart?
All these questions and more will be discussed in this not to be missed webinar. At the end of the webinar, the Zoom room will remain open for networking and further discussion.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, 3 November 2021
- Time: 12.30pm – 1.45pm AEDST
- Location Online (Zoom) – this webinar will be recorded
- Tickets: Free for SIMNA Members, $15 for Non-Members
- Register here: https://simna.wildapricot.org/event-4543623
Meet our presenters:
1. Antonia Ruffell – CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services
Antonia Ruffell is a passionate philanthropy specialist, CEO and charity director, with over two decades of experience working across the not-for-profit and corporate sectors.
Antonia is CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services, an independent, not-for-profit organisation that establishes and administers private ancillary funds and offers a public ancillary fund, the APS Foundation.
Antonia also sits on the Board of The Social Outfit, a charitable social enterprise that supports refugees with education and employment, and is a director of a number of private ancillary funds.
2. Lucy Brotherton – Community Capacity Building Officer (Social Investment), City of Parramatta Council
Lucy implements and facilitates a range of social investment activities in the Parramatta Local Government Area. Activities include running events such as pitching and crowdfunding programs, training and networking for social enterprises, education and engagement activities to increase business and community awareness and interest in social investment, and running a social enterprise grant program.
She is a passionate advocate of the power of social investment to reframe thinking, promote creative partnerships and find innovative and sustainable solutions to complex issues. She knows that local government has a key role to play in this area, using local knowledge and networks to deliver meaningful and highly visible local projects.
Lucy has extensive experience in State Government engaged in policy work on social issues such as alcohol related violence and responsible gambling. She has worked within policy development, project management and strategic planning.
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Matt Bevan – Uniting NSW.ACT
Matt believes that if we want to make the world a better place, we need to consider the impact our activities have on people and the planet.
Matt also believes that a better understanding of social impact is achievable for all organisations and people willing to ‘give it a go’.
Matt’s preferred approach is both practical and collaborative, with a focus on creating a learning environment that empowers people and facilitates continual improvement over time.
He is currently the Outcomes Measurement Lead for Uniting NSW.ACT (a large church based social services organisation) where he is leading the development of outcomes measurement across its diverse services. He is also Chair of the SIMNA Sydney Committee.