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Social Impact Evaluation Principles and Practices

Start date:
14 Sep 2022

Delivered:
Brisbane

Duration:
3 days

Price:
Details below

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This course introduces the principles and practice of evaluating the effectiveness of program activities using evaluative and strategic thinking.

Overview

The course aims to provide a broad overview of key skills relating to evaluation and impact measurement whilst equipping participants with the skills to foster a learning culture, where evaluation is used to prove and improve the impact of programs and services.

QUT EX course overview

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This course consists of three full day sessions over three months. It is designed for those in a leadership or board position within the nonprofit or social enterprise sphere in Queensland. Upon completion, participants will be able to drive change within their organisations and influence program design and evaluation.

The course has been designed specifically for those seeking to:

  • Learn the key concepts in a practical and applied setting;
  • Gain access to a series of templates and case studies which can be used and shared within their organisation, beyond the life of the workshop experience; and
  • Engage with like-minded and supportive peers within a collaborative group learning environment.
Partnering with QUTeX is Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland

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Hand Heart Pocket is a philanthropic foundation established by the Freemasons of Queensland with a history of helping the community for more than 110 years. We partner with other charities and philanthropists to help create positive change for people in need, particularly for youth at risk. We also back Freemasons in hundreds of local community initiatives each year.

QUT EX course facilitator

Your expert facilitators Dr Ruth Knight & Jill Lovell

Dr Ruth Knight

Ruth Knight is an experienced trainer, researcher and evaluator who has been working in the nonprofit sector for more than 30 years. Ruth is passionate about facilitating conversations about social outcomes, logic modelling and impact measurement. She has undertaken a wide range of research and evaluations and helped organisations develop strategies, tools and approaches to ensure they are compliant, innovative and developing a continuous improvement culture. Ruth provides practical and high energy workshops to create collaboration and action learning. Click here to learn more about Ruth Knight.

Jill Lovell

Jill Lovell has more than 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. Jill is a qualified teacher, a skilled trainer and an experienced leader in education, international and organisational development organisations. Her expertise is program evaluation in cross-cultural contexts. Jill is passionate about designing and developing strategy, programs, and evaluation tools that empower people and communities to address their needs.

Core concepts

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify the steps involved in developing a theory of change
  • Use your theory of change to plan an evaluation
  • Compare and contrast different outcome measurement approaches
  • Pinpoint ethical issues that may impact the evaluation process
  • Discuss strategies to collect and analyse data about impact

Identify strategies for sharing evaluation findings with different stakeholders

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QUT EX course testimonial

"A great way to learn and sharpen my focus on measuring what matters most in the work I lead."

“The Social Impact Evaluation – Principles and Practices offered by QUTeX and Hand Heart Pocket is the perfect offering of theory, practice, activities and tools to measure the real impact of the work we do in our communities.  The coursework provided by the team at The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is well crafted to meet the needs of leaders, program leads for organisations creating social impact for their clients. Personally I have found the course materials, the group activities and meeting other like minded not for profit leaders, a great way to learn and sharpen my focus on measuring what matters most in the work I lead.  I would highly recommend this course to others interested in measuring all aspects of program delivery and impact, and connecting with other wonderful likeminded leaders of social change”. Click here to hear more from Chris.

Chris Seiboth

Executive Lead, Lutheran Services

Details

Where and when

QUT Executive Education Centre
B Block, QUT Gardens Point
2 George St, Brisbane QLD 4001

When:

Session one: Wednesday, 14 September 2022 | 9am to 4pm AEST
Session two: Wednesday, 12 October 2022 | 9am to 4pm AEST
Session three: Wednesday, 9 November 2022 | 9am to 4pm AEST

Please note, attendance by the same two people per organisation is required at all three sessions.

Registrations close 11pm Monday 12 September 2022

Certification

Certificate of Participation

Cost

Hand Heart Pocket subsidised price for two people - $1,605 (GST Incl.)

Full price is $3960 (GST Incl.) for two people.

The subsidised price equates to $267.50 per person per day.

There is no need to contact QUTeX or Hand Heart Pocket for subsidy, please register online via the "enrol now" button.

Registration for this course requires two people from one organisation to attend. Please contact QUTeX if this is not possible.

More details

The Hand Heart Pocket subsidy is available to not-for-profit, social enterprise and government organisations working with the community and social impact sector. During the enrolment process, you will need to provide the following details to confirm your eligibility:

  • ABN (11 digit number)
  • Link to your organisations’ entry on the ACNC Charity Register if you are a charity OR
  • Details to verify you are a social enterprise or Government Agency working in the community sector

Future course dates

Wednesday 14 Sep 2022
Brisbane
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