Professional Development in Outcomes Measurement - Brisbane

19 Mar 2020, 9 AM - 20 Mar 2020, 5 PM

Do you know the difference you're making?

Aiming to create positive change for individuals and communities, social purpose organisations are also facing increasing financial uncertainty and a competitive environment. Now is the the time to build the capacity and capability of your organisation and staff to better measure, understand, and report the difference you are making.

This two-day course will engage participants in an interactive learning environment where they can develop a better understanding of outcomes measurement and how to implement it in their organisation.

Why measure outcomes?

• To understand the difference we make; the impact of our work
• To improve the lives of the people we serve through more informed service delivery
• To generate evidence that attracts and retains customers, investments and funding

Why this course?

This is an evidence-based course developed by the Centre for Social Impact UWA, in partnership with the Bankwest Foundation, who are 3 years into a 5-year research program investigating outcomes measurement in WA’s community sector. This research has highlighted a significant and urgent need to develop the capacity of social purpose organisations to effectively measure outcomes.

Who is it for?

The course is designed for senior staff or program manager-level staff of community organisations, however it is also suitable for staff of government agencies and companies with community investment activities, board directors who wish to broaden their knowledge in outcomes measurement, and individuals interested in developing their own skills for future work opportunities. It is designed for people with beginner to intermediate knowledge and experience in the topic area.

What you'll learn

• How to link outcomes measurement to the broader strategic objectives of an organisation, program, intervention or policy
• How to implement outcomes measurement into your organisation, including developing a measurement culture, designing a measurement framework, and choosing reporting and communications options
• How to navigate the many different measurement methods and tools

Delivered by the Centre for Social Impact UWA