Overview
Join us for an immersive two-day Virtual Summit on Impact Measurement, where corporate social impact and impact measurement professionals will come together to explore cutting-edge strategies and innovative tools for measuring and maximizing social impact, while addressing its inherent challenges.
The Summit is designed to provide you with practical and applicable knowledge. We will delve into goal setting to better help you evaluate how your social impact work is benefitting both the business and community, guide you on narrowing priority areas, and walk through steps for establishing a logic model to guide your work effectively.
Discover different approaches to measuring and reporting all forms of volunteerism, from traditional to skills-based, and tackle the challenges of impact measurement through a trust-based philanthropy approach.
Additionally, attendees will be introduced to the use of AI in impact measurement and how to incorporate current trends and best practices to make your company’s impact reports more effective and beneficial.
Attendees will also engage in interactive breakout sessions to share challenges, compare KPIs, and discuss social impact outcomes with fellow participants.
Key Session Topics:
- Goal Setting to Measure Your Impact on Business and Community: Learn how to establish clear, measurable goals to evaluate the effect of your social impact initiatives on both your business and the communities you serve.
- Narrowing Priority Areas and Creating a Logic Model: Discover strategies to identify your priority areas and develop a logic model to guide your work toward achieving targeted outcomes.
- Measuring and Reporting on Volunteer Efforts: Gain insights into the best practices for measuring the impact of and reporting on different forms of volunteerism, from traditional to skills-based programs.
- Combatting Challenges with Impact Measurement and a Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach: Many organizations are adopting more trust-based practices within their grantmaking activities and their relationships with community partners. But in doing so, there are some recurring challenges that arise. We’ll brainstorm on what those are and how companies are addressing them today.
- Introduction to the Use of AI in Impact Measurement: Delve into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize impact measurement, providing more accurate and actionable insights.
- Incorporating Current Trends and Best Practices into Impact Reporting: Stay ahead of the curve as you incorporate the latest trends and best practices to make your impact reports more substantive and compelling.
Interactive Breakout Sessions:
Throughout the Summit, participants will have the opportunity to engage in multiple breakout sessions. These interactive discussions will focus on sharing challenges, comparing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and discussing social impact outcomes. This collaborative environment will allow attendees to gain diverse perspectives and practical solutions to enhance their impact measurement practices.
Tuition
- ACCP Members: $450
- Nonprofit partners of ACCP member companies: $450 (you will need to input your partner contact/company during registration)
- Non-ACCP Members: $650
Detailed Agenda
Pre-session Webcast: Monday, December 2
3:00-4:00 PM
Webcast : Introduction to Measurement and Frameworks
Laura Burroughs, B4SI
Day 1 : Tuesday, December 3
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Welcome & Introductions
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Current Landscape: Impact Measurement Challenges & How to Get Started
Facilitated by ACCP and True Impact
As the demand for impact measurement grows, organizations and practitioners must equip themselves with the essential tools and resources to develop a robust strategy. This presentation will explore the current landscape of impact measurement from recent survey that reveal trends, challenges, and opportunities within the field.
Additionally, the session will dive deeper into the four foundational steps presented in the How to Measure Impact Toolkit, co-created by ACCP and True Impact.
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Breakouts
These small group discussions offer a dynamic space to share insights and collaborate on common obstacles and challenges that practitioners face at different stages of their impact measurement journey.
3:00 – 3:15 PM
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Collaborating for impact with nonprofit partners
Facilitated by Sara Ansell and Jenny Aldrich, True Impact
Explore how intentional and well-executed measurement strategies can build stronger connections with your community partners.
4:15 – 4:50 PM
Panel: Building Trust, Driving Impact: A Trust-Based Approach to Impact Measurement
Panelists: Jayce Newton, Liquid I.V. and Jen Hardie, MAP International
Join Liquid I.V. and MAP as they dive into their journey with trust-based philanthropy, sharing insights on building impactful, transparent partnerships. Hear from both corporate and nonprofit perspectives on designing values-driven programs, achieving real impact in water security, and measuring success while honoring local context.
Walk away with actionable steps to replicate a trust-based approach and a deeper understanding of the questions driving future innovations in philanthropy.
4:50 – 5:00 PM
Closing and Recap of Day 1
Day 2 : Wednesday, December 4
1:00 – 1:05 PM
Welcome and Recap of Day 1
1:05 – 1:30 PM
First Things First: Measuring Social Impact Programs
Facilitated by Morgan Buras-Finlay from Raya Cooper Impact Consulting
Learn the basics for how to get started and methods to measure social impact programs including employee volunteerism and grant making.
1:30-2:10 PM
Panel: From Theory to Practice – Measuring Social Impact Programs
Panelists: Kylene Anthony (Caterpillar Foundation), Brianne Wada (Qualcomm)
Moderator: Morgan Buras-Finlay from Raya Cooper Impact Consulting
This panel will explore how companies are measuring the impact of their social responsibility programs, focusing on key areas like employee volunteerism and grant-making. Panelists will discuss the strategies, tools, and frameworks used to assess program effectiveness, quantify contributions, and communicate impact to stakeholders
2:10-3:00 PM
Power Breakouts
Interactive, small-group breakout sessions designed to facilitate meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange on key aspects of corporate social impact.
These Power Breakouts will focus on three core areas: measuring employee volunteerism, tracking grant-making effectiveness, and incorporating trust-based philanthropy practices.
3:00-3:10 PM
Break
3:10-3:45 PM
Introduction to the Use of AI in Impact Measurement
Panel: Andrea Avtjoglou (Blackbaud), Sam Caplan (Submittable), Nisaini Rexach (Microsoft)
Moderator: Nicole Parks, ACCP
AI has the power to revolutionize the way companies approach and solve complex challenges while also amplifying and accelerating their social impact. This panel will dive into how organizations are harnessing AI to elevate impact measurement strategies, overcome obstacles, achieve successes, and employ innovative methods to integrate AI into social impact programs.
3:45-4:50PM
Making an Impact Measurement Report Useful – Current Trends and Tips
Presented by Mike Scarpa, True Impact
Learn how to improve the value and usefulness of your impact reporting for communication, decision-making, and organizational improvement. We will explore the latest trends and practical tips in impact measurement, with a focus on clear case studies and emerging challenges. We will close with actionable strategies to help your organization to substantiate its work, elevate storytelling, and boost its impact sustainably.
4:50-5:00 PM
Final Q’s and Next Steps
Agenda is subject to change.
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