The Centre for Social Impact Social Return On Investment (SROI)

2-day course to become an accredited practitioner Billions of dollars annually are being invested in Western Australia alone in social infrastructure and community projects. But how do we measure the impact of these investments – be they large or small? And, just as importantly, how do we create a basis for comparison and a robust and common methodology around measurement of social impact and social return on investment? This program provides an opportunity for participants to consider the value of such investments, to discuss measurement options and ROI. As well, participants will have the opportunity to become accredited in the internationally-established Social Return on Investment (SROI) method. This model is emerging as a standard tool in this area. It is an alternative to other measures such as Social Accounting and Auditing or Logic models (eg LogFrame). Who is it for? This program is for professionals/practitioners who are serious about measuring Social Return on Investment and/or who may want to become accredited in the SROI methodology. Only seven places are available and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is suitable for executives and decision makers in not-for-profits, the public sector and corporations investing in community organisations, philanthropists and managers of philanthropic investment portfolios; and other social investors charged with responsibility for accounting for value creation and demonstrating social return on investment; Accreditation is based on attendance on the course and the completion of an SROI analysis that passes the requirements for assurance. The program fee includes membership of the SROI Network. The Focus SROI was developed from social accounting and cost-benefit analysis and is based on seven core principles which will be discussed and explored in the program.

Day 1 is a practical, step-by-step introduction to SROI principles and methodology. Participants will learn how to develop an impact map, the heart of the SROI process, considering stakeholder views, intended and unintended consequences, inputs, outputs and outcomes – and will explore appropriate real life examples. Day 2 covers, in more depth, issues that practitioners need to understand to get full benefit from the SROI methodology. Current issues will be discussed, best practice from across the world (UK, USA) as well as Australian practice, and techniques shared and examples explored.

Facilitator Expert in Social Impact Jeremy Nicholls, became the chief executive of the SROI Network UK in 2008. Starting out as an accountant, his work has increasingly focused on finding ways for organisations to better understand and then manage the social value they create. He has co-written a number of guides to SROI and also developed the SROI Primer with London Business School He wrote There is no business like Social Business with Liam Black and he co-authored the recent UK Cabinet Office supported Guide to SROI. He is the chair of FairPensions, a director of the FRC Group (a social business based in Liverpool), and a director of the BETA Model which provides analyses of the UK business population.

Program No: ZOP1138-06 Duration: 2 Days Dates: 1-2 June 2011 Fees: $1650 including GST - $1320 including GST (not-for-profit organisations) Venue: UWA Business School

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