This training course will give attendees the knowledge and tools to be able to begin building an impact measurement framework for their organisation. Theoretical, practical and discussion sessions will ensure that trainees come away with a knowledge of how to apply the concepts of social impact measurement and an understanding of how measuring impact can benefit their organisation. Day 1 will focus on impact measurement methodology with Day 2 providing real examples and an opportunity for personal reflection.
This course will take place online via Zoom.
A £40 discount is available to Charity Finance subscribers.
Speakers
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Dan Fletcher
Dan Fletcher has a broad background in the charity sector but started out as a food scientist for Nestlé UK. He then moved into the charity world in 1996 in a communications and fundraising role for an International Christian development charity.
He held leadership roles in charity fundraising and marketing for various health and social welfare charities, including two hospices during the 2000s after which he set up his own management consultancy with clients including NCVO and The King’s Fund. Since 2014, at Moore Kingston Smith, Dan has worked across all nonprofit sectors, advising clients on charity strategy, governance, capital campaigns, delivering fundraising programmes, and reviewing fundraising processes.
Over the years, he has used his broad experience in voluntary roles with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, including chair and treasurer of different committees. He currently sits on the Chartered Institute’s Finance and Resources Board subcommittee and is a member of the Linking Lives UK Advisory Group. Until recently he was treasurer of Hertfordshire Natural History Society and co-chair of
Sustainable St Albans. Dan holds a Diploma in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute. -
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Marcus Lees-Millais
Marcus is an ICAEW chartered accountant having qualified with PwC in the Channel Islands. Marcus works for the Nonprofit Advisory team providing a range of services from finance function reviews and cost recovery work to financial modelling and finance training. He has worked closely with multiple support line charities in the past, having started his charity journey running and volunteering for Durham University Nightline while still studying for his degree.
He spent two years with Cass CCE (now Bayes), before moving to Moore Kingston Smith, undertaking business model and cost recovery reviews as well as other financial consultancy services on numerous different clients. Some of his recent clients include Age UK, the African Academy of Science, Girl Effect, Animal Free Research UK and Dementia UK.
Marcus holds a BA (Hons) in Archaeology from Durham University and in his spare time is a co-opted governor of a primary school in Brentford. -
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Karl Leathem
Karl is an experienced Advanced Social Value Practitioner, and has produced a number of impact studies across the breadth of the charity and social value sectors. He is the Impact Lead for Moore Kingston Smith's work with clients Karl has been involved with Social Return on Investment (SROI) from its inception, contributing to the establishment of SROI methodology in the UK and the launch of The SROI Network operating across some 22 countries and growing. He set up and managed the Assurance Process for Social Value International and has unrivaled experience of impact reporting and verification systems.
Karl began his career lecturing in social education followed by a directorship for a Northern Irish Local Authority. He then founded the Lodestar Consultancy, working in support of projects in the social economy for over 15 years.
Programme
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9.30 - 9.45
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Introductions
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9.45 - 10.15
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Why measure your impact?
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10.15 - 11.00
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Principles and Concepts of an impact measurement framework
• Key terminology and definitions • The impact measurement process |
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11.00 - 11:15
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Break
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11:15 - 11.30
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A case study on developing an impact measurement model
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11.30 - 11.45
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Understanding outcomes
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11.45 - 12.00
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Wrap up of morning and final questions
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09.30 - 09.45
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Greetings and recap on yesterday
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09.45 - 10.15
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Linking impact USPs and fundraising strategies
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10.15 - 10.45
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Monetising outcomes and costing inputs
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10.45 - 11.00
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Break
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11.00 - 11.15
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From measuring impact to managing impact
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11.15 - 11.45
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Principle 1. Engaging stakeholders - practical implications
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11.45 - 12.00
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Wrap up
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