YWCA NSWThe Importance of Demonstrating Funding Outcomes

Introducing YWCA NSWYWCA NSW: 135 years young! • 4 Hubs; 12 service locations;• 50+ programs;• 120 program staff; 220 total organisation; and•Revenue from Government; Corporates; Fundraising & Donations; two hotels

Competitive Nature of Funding• Both Federal, State and Local Government

tenders are highly competitive.• Funding from Corporate Organisations, Trusts

and Foundations is also very competitive• Need to differentiate your product and clearly

articulate your claim, your benefit and the evidence

• The evidence are the outcomes achieved through Results Based Accountability

YWCA NSW Population Outcomes1. All children are ready for school (0-5 years)2. All children meet minimum literacy and

numeracy standards (6-12 years)3. All parents and carers have the skills and

qualifications to lead active and productive lives – stronger families

4. All young people stay engaged in education and learning

YWCA NSW Population Outcomes

5. All adult workers have the skills and qualifications needed to enjoy active and productive working lives - encourage and support increased workforce participation

6. All women and children are safe from abuse and harm7. Communities are safer (ie reduction of criminal

activity)8. All women lead healthier lives9. All women have access to leadership opportunities

YWCA NSW Program Performance Outcomes

• Each Program has their own set of performance outcomes and indicators for each client group they work with.

• Link into Government and other Funder KPIs as well

Level 3: Program Performance Outcomes - ExamplesProgram Outcomes

Homelessness support

• Clients remain in their current accommodation• Clients have an increased knowledge of support services and resources in the

local area• Clients submit applications to Housing NSW/community housing (where

appropriate)

Parenting program/ child literacy

• Participants increase access to learning resources • Parents increase skills in parenting practice that supports early literacy• Improved child/parent connectedness through literacy

Domestic Violence Support programs

• Women are more informed about choices available to make them safe• Community is more informed about DV/FV & how to refer clients• Reduced risk of harm from DV for women and children

““Leadership of your own life”Leadership of your own life”

South Coast Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy South Coast Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy ServiceService

Nowra Nowra Domestic Violence Intervention Service Domestic Violence Intervention Service

Nowra Domestic Violence Support Service Nowra Domestic Violence Support Service

Wingecarribee Family Abuse Prevention ServiceWingecarribee Family Abuse Prevention Service

Re-engaging students in Year 9 who are at risk of Re-engaging students in Year 9 who are at risk of disengaging from educationdisengaging from education

The Importance of Demonstrating Funding Outcomes• Use the Program Performance Outcomes to

continuously improve our service. Turn the Curve• Use the outcomes to report back to Funders via

quarterly, yearly or end of program reports• Use the outcomes to outline the evidence that YWCA

NSW is making a difference in the community. This is then used in tender applications, and to justify internal funding of programs

RBA In Practice – Snapshot of Success

Thank You & Any Questions?Roger Kennedy

Head of Programs, Impact and Collaboration

rogerk@ywcansw.com.au