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SUMMARY:Social Impact Measurement Professional Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Our Commitment\nThis program provides you with a Social Impact Measurement toolbox and the expert advice on how to build or renovate your Social Impact Measurement strategy. \nIn this Professional Certificate Program\, we will help you navigate the challenges of needing to report long-term impact\, when you only have shorter term outputs; needing concrete measures\, when faced with qualitative information and needing to demonstrate the business value – when the language of business doesn’t translate well to the language of feeding the hungry\, housing the homeless or repairing an ecosystem. \nJoin this program now and acquire a superstar team to help you develop your credible\, business aligned\, peer reviewed\, and actionable Social Impact Measurement strategy. There is no program like it! \nTestimonial\nThis program was built over 12 months of research\, development with over 40 Subject Matter Experts\, and validation with individuals on the front line. \n100% of Subject Matter Experts consulted during this program development said they would be “Extremely Likely” or “Very Likely” to recommend this program to their colleagues. \nMany thanks to those who provided their input and insights: Aleisha Apang\, Western Financial Group\, Chantelle Moore\, Gore Mutual\, Daisy Gao\, Ciena\, Allyson Hewitt\, Wavemakers\, Sarah Agha\, RBC\, Alex Mazanik\, Context Research Group\, Kristen Brown\, Sobeys\, Anshula Chowdhury\, Past CEO\, Sametrica\, Shawna Peddle\, The Co-operators\, Michael Smith\, Impact Bridge\, William Schatten\, Context Research Group\, Stephanie Robertson\, SiMPACT Strategy Group. \nLearning Outcomes\nThis University of St. Michael’s College Certificate equips learners with the essential skills to create\, implement\, assess\, and communicate a Social Impact Measurement Strategy for a new program\, or to modify or  evaluate an existing one. Through a blend of on-line and in-person sessions\, participants will: \n\nCreate: Impact strategies using tools such as Logic Model\, Theory of Change and partner assessments\, ensuring alignment with values and policies.\nImpactful communication and reporting practices\, emphasizing balance\, credibility\, and alignment with organizational strategy.\nEvaluate: Appropriate metrics and frameworks\, including qualitative and quantitative indicators\, to effectively measure progress\, outcomes and long-term impacts using frameworks such as UN SDGs\, SASB\, IRIS+\, Canadian Index of Wellbeing\, SROI\, Impact – Weighted Accounts. Results to gauge effectiveness and efficiency\, with case studies offering practical insights.\nAnalyze: Technology’s role in data collection\, analysis\, and communication\, emphasizing reliability and ethical considerations.\nApply: Methodologies to align organizational missions with impact objectives\, considering partner needs and systemic influences like climate change.\nUnderstand: Gain insights into the evolving landscape of impact measurement\, recognizing its significance within organizational strategies and partners/all people affected.\n\nThis experiential course offers hands-on learning with real-world applications. Through practical exercises and case studies\, learners apply concepts directly to their own organizational contexts. \nDelivered in 7 Modules that build on one another or can be taken as individual courses for a Micro-Credential. \nModule Details\nThe links below take to you to the learning outcomes\, culminating activities\, dates and fees for each module. Register for individual modules or the full certificate. \n \n  \nRegister for the Complete Program (all Modules) 20% Discount\, $5\,800 plus HST) \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Individual Modules below\nRegular Price\nEarly Registration Discount (10%)\nEarly Discount Date\nCourse Date\nDelivery\nLink to Course Content\n\n\n1\nModule 1: Fundamentals of Social Impact Measurement (Micro-Credential) \n\n600.00\n540.00\nApril 9\nJune 9 & 10\, 2025\nIn Person\n\n\n\n2\nModule 2: Theory of Change (Micro-Credential) \n\n1200.00\n1080.00\nSept 1\nOctober 7\nOn Line\n\n\n\n3\nModule 3: Social Impact Developing a Metrics/Indicators Data Strategy (Micro-Credential) \n\n1650.00\n1485.00\nOctober 1\nNov. 19 & 20\nIn Person\n\n\n\n4\nModule 4: Making the Business Case for your Social Impact Program (Micro-Credential) \n\n800\n720\nNovember 30\nJanuary\nOn Line\n\n\n\n5\nModule 5: Data Collection Plan & Alignment with Business Case Constraints & Opportunities (Micro-Credential) \n\n1800\n1620\nJanuary 1\nFeb 25 & 26\nIn Person\n\n\n\n6\nModule 6: Social Impact Reporting Best Practices (Micro-Credential) \n\n550\n495\nFeb 1\nMarch\nOn Line\n\n\n\n7\nModule 7: Moving from Social Impact Measurement to Management (Micro-Credential) \n\n650\n585\nMarch 1\nApril\nOn Line\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n$7\,250.00\n$6\,525.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nEarly Registration\, Alumni\, Bundled Course and Organizational Discounts\n\n\n\nDiscount Type\nAmount or Percent\n\n\nSR&S Certificate or Diploma Alumni\n20% Discount\n\n\nEarly Registration (2 months prior to the course)\n10% Discount\n\n\nMulti-course **\nSign up for 2 courses: 15% Discount (Email Us for a Quote & Invoice) \n  \nSign up for the Full Certificate at once: 20% Discount (Email us for a Quote and Invoice)\n\n\nOrganizational Discounts **\nSign up 5 participants for the same course for the price of 4 (get one free)\n\n\n** Applicants for a discount must first complete the request for discount form on the website by identifying the class of discount and uploading the required information. \nApplicants will receive an email advising them of the outcome of their application and if successful providing them with a code. \nApplicants must register for the course and apply the code to receive the discounts. \nDiscounts have no cash value and are non-transferable. \nOnly one discount can apply to a course or program.\n\n\n\n  \n\nCancellation Policy:\nRegistered but can’t attend? \nRegistrations are transferable to other associates within your organization or can be transferred toward a USMC SR&S course within the same business year. \nCancellations 1 month from the course are 100% refundable. Cancellations less than 1 month but more than 2 weeks receive a 50% refund of fees paid. Confirmed registrants who cancel within 2 weeks of the course date or fail to attend\, will be charged 100% of the registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. \nUSMC reserves the right to cancel an event or any associated functions at its sole discretion. In the event of such\, a full refund will be made. USMC expressly excludes any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages howsoever arising as a result of such cancellation and will not\, for example\, be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. \nIn the event of cancellation\, USMC will use reasonable actions to alert those who have booked to attend an event and details of any cancellation will be posted on the course website page. Attendees are responsible for checking this information prior to the event. \nAttendee name substitutions are allowed up to the day of the course.
URL:https://www.csr-stmikes.ca/event/social-impact-measurement-professional-certificate-2/
LOCATION:University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto – Charbonnel Lounge\, 81 St Mary Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1J4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Module 2 - Social Impact Measurement Professional Certificate
DESCRIPTION:  \nModule 2: Theory of Change (Micro-Credential)\nIn this Module complete a detailed exploration of the theory of change\, logic models and reverse logic models.  Examine their different applications\, and elements. Understand their central roles in analyzing and developing detailed social impact intervention objectives within the context of your organization’s strategy. Apply the Logic Model and Theory of Change to your organization. \n\nUnderstand and apply the Theory of Change and Logic Model\, inputs\, outputs\, outcomes and financial proxies to an organization.\nIntroduce the concept of partners/”all people affected”\, and identify strategies for how to engage these groups including:\n\nDeveloping shared measures;\nDeveloping and aligning on shared goals;\nExamine how to create shared partners/all people affected plans with charities\, nonprofits and social enterprise partners/all people affected for program implementation\, data collection and reporting.\nEnsuring their perspectives are heard and incorporated into all aspects of the social impact measurement.\n\n\nDescribe the ethical frameworks that social impact measurement practitioners can select from\, as well as the “non-negotiable” elements of these frameworks.\nDescribe the risks associated with greenwashing\, and review case studies of these impacts.\nSummarize frameworks and standards\, and illustrate how they can be used within a Theory of Change and Logic Model for different organizations.\nExplain how the changing social\, political\, and economic context is driving the evolution of organizational enterprise strategy and purpose\, and how this is connected to its social impact activities.\nDetermine an organization’s social purpose\, vision\, mission\, and strategy and explain the drivers for change.\nIdentify the high level options for developing plans to operationalize social impact measurement strategies.\nIdentify possible tools\, process\, and technology infrastructure that can be considered for each stage of operationalizing a social impact measurement strategy. Provide:\n\nA practical list of these tools\, existing standardized software processes\, and infrastructure.\nGuidance on how to develop criteria for evaluating and selecting impact measurement software/consultants.\n\n\nApply a logic model and theory of change to describe the social impact an organization wants to achieve (impact intention)\, the positive results most central to the change\, the activities to be undertaken\, and the process of change.\nAnalyze a best practice case study to identify the alignment of social purpose\, strategic objectives\, impact goals and related Theory of Change and Logic Model.\n\nDeliverables and Culminating Assessment:\n\nCreate a statement of an organization’s overarching mission\, core values\, and social purpose reflecting its commitment to making a positive social impact.\nCreate a Theory of Change for an organization including: Draft logic model\, impact goals\, identification of target partners/all people affected and impact partners/all people affected.\nDevelop a Impact Thesis (concise statement of your organization’s intended social impact) and compare and contrast with others.\n\nNext Offering: October\, 2025.  Synchronous On-line for 5 weeks starting Oct. 7- Nov. 6\, 2025 (Tuesday and Thursday\, 12 noon to 1:30 pm) with asynchronous readings and assignments. \n\nEarly Bird Discount: $1080 plus HST (Until August 30th\, 2025)\nRegular Registration: $1200 plus HST\nAlumni Discount: $960 plus HST\n\nInstructional Team: Anshula Chowdhury\, LEAD Instructor and Former CEO\, SAMETRICA; Stephanie Robertson\, Founder & CEO SiMPACT Strategy Group and Co-Chair\, Social Value International and others TBA. \n \n*Please see below for Early Registration\, Alumni\, Bundled Course and Organizational Discounts. \n  \n\nEarly Registration\, Alumni\, Bundled Course and Organizational Discounts\n\n\n\nDiscount Type\nAmount or Percent\n\n\nSR&S Certificate or Diploma Alumni\n20% Discount\n\n\nEarly Registration (2 months prior to the course)\n10% Discount\n\n\nMulti-course **\nSign up for 2 courses: 15% Discount \nSign up for 3 courses: 20% Discount\n\n\nOrganizational Discounts **\nSign up 5 participants for the same course for the price of 4 (get one free)\n\n\n** Applicants for a discount must first complete the request for discount form on the website by identifying the class of discount and uploading the required information. \nApplicants will receive an email advising them of the outcome of their application and if successful providing them with a code. \nApplicants must register for the course and apply the code to receive the discounts. \nDiscounts have no cash value and are non-transferable. \nOnly one discount can apply to a course or program.\n\n\n\n  \n\nCancellation Policy:\nRegistered but can’t attend? \nRegistrations are transferable to other associates within your organization or can be transferred toward a USMC SR&S course within the same business year. \nCancellations 1 month from the course are 100% refundable. Cancellations less than 1 month but more than 2 weeks receive a 50% refund of fees paid. Confirmed registrants who cancel within 2 weeks of the course date or fail to attend\, will be charged 100% of the registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. \nUSMC reserves the right to cancel an event or any associated functions at its sole discretion. In the event of such\, a full refund will be made. USMC expressly excludes any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages howsoever arising as a result of such cancellation and will not\, for example\, be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. \nIn the event of cancellation\, USMC will use reasonable actions to alert those who have booked to attend an event and details of any cancellation will be posted on the course website page. Attendees are responsible for checking this information prior to the event. \nAttendee name substitutions are allowed up to the day of the course.
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SUMMARY:Climate Equity: Building Resilient Social Impact Strategies in a Changing World (Micro Credential)
DESCRIPTION:Understand the impact of a changing climate on business\, community and public policy. \nThis four-week\, hybrid Micro Credential micro credential is designed for professionals in social impact\, sustainability\, community engagement\, and equity who need to navigate the growing challenges climate change poses to their organizations and communities. \nThrough expert-led presentations and dialogue\, self-directed learning\, and an in-person climate simulation workshop\, you’ll gain practical tools to assess risk\, build climate resilience\, and center equity in your strategies. \nIdeal for professionals in charities\, not-for-profits\, public institutions\, or CSR teams looking to protect and empower vulnerable populations in a rapidly changing world. \nBeyond understanding the problem\, this course looks at systemic solutions and the benefits of mitigation and adaptation strategies. \nWe examine inspiring and groundbreaking social innovation initiatives and apply mitigation strategies through an interactive climate simulation exercise. \nThis course will leave you feeling inspired and equipped for leading change in your organization. \nWhen you successfully complete the course\, you will receive a secure\, shareable Micro Credential to post on LinkedIn. \nWhat past participants have said:\n“Highly valuable! I recommend the Unlocking Resilience – Climate Change for Social Impact Leaders for my colleagues across the Corporate or Non – Profit space who is looking to deepen your understanding.” Chantelle Moore\, Manager\, Social Impact\, Gore Mutual Insurance. \n“The Unlocking Resilience: Climate Change for Social Impact Leaders course has been an invaluable experience. It provided practical insights into the connections between climate change and social impact\, along with actionable tools to shape my approach. What I found most valuable was hearing from peers in this space and learning from their diverse perspectives. This course is ideal for anyone looking to drive meaningful change in climate action and social equity. I highly recommend it!” Ty Nanayakkara\, Manager\, Corporate Partnerships and Engagement\, World Wildlife Fund. \n“This program helped me build a strong foundation in sustainability and climate change so that I can more effectively help organizations\, companies\, and communities in bridging the awareness and knowledge gap\, while inspiring the necessary actions that individuals and corporations can take to reduce global emissions and combat and adapt to climate change.” Michelle Mak\, Director\, Western Communities Foundation\, Western Financial Group. \nThis is a blended learning Micro-Credential (both on-line and in-person).  It includes:\n\nWeb Lectures (Synchronous online) – Climate Change Fundamentals (the context for supporting the resilience of vulnerable populations). (Three live 1.5 hours Sessions\, DATES: Oct. 9\, 16 and 23\, 12-1:30 pm noon ET). \nSelf Directed Learning (Asynchronous online) – Climate Change Fundamentals (the context for supporting the resilience of vulnerable populations). Pre-readings\, videos\, posts and self assessments to deepen your knowledge and its application to your work. \nIn Person Workshop – Experts sharing the impact of climate change on vulnerable individuals\, communities and regions; examination of the impacts of climate mitigation and adaptation decisions. Application of the En-ROADS Climate Simulation with a special focus on health outcomes.  DATE: October 30\, 2025 \n \n\nUse the En-ROADS Climate Simulation (by Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan) to: \n \n○ Gain a systems view of the health\, food security\, nature and other long-term effects of global climate policies and actions\n○ Learn which are high- and low-leverage climate solutions\n○ Identify the multiple connections between climate crisis and other crises\n○ Equip yourself with the knowledge to advocate for\, and implement\, climate decisions that maximize the benefits and improve equity. \n\nLearning objectives\nHere are three key themes that emerge from your list\, with the content grouped under each: \nUnderstanding Climate Science and Risks\nClimate basics\, causes\, effects\, and scientific modeling. \n\nUnderstand the basics of how and why the climate is changing and what that means for supporting the resilience of vulnerable populations.\nLearn about different greenhouse gases\, how powerful they are and why they matter when thinking about fairness and equity.\nExplore the link between greenhouse gases and rising global temperatures.\nExamine the likely outcomes of doing nothing—such as rising sea levels\, extreme heat\, damage to crops and biodiversity and changes to water systems and oceans.\nGet familiar with global climate scenarios developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and how they deal with uncertainty in predictions.\n\nClimate Solutions and Strategy\nMitigation\, adaptation\, innovation\, and systems thinking. \n\nLook at how climate solutions—like reducing emissions or adapting to changes—can benefit communities or sometimes create new challenges. Learn how to assess both.\nReview national and global net zero commitments from businesses and governments and whether we’re on track to meet them.\nUse the interactive En-ROADS Climate Simulation (from Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan) to test climate strategies and see their effects on equity\, health\, and nature.\nLearn how to choose and combine climate solutions that create broad benefits and reduce harm.\nApply multi-solving strategies—an approach that finds shared solutions to multiple problems at once—to create stronger\, systems-level responses.\nIdentify what climate knowledge is needed across your organization or sector to build an effective net zero strategy that supports environmental and social impact.\n\nEquity\, Health\, and Social Impact\nJustice\, vulnerable populations\, and community outcomes. \n\nIdentify how the climate crisis affects health\, equity and the social and economic well-being of vulnerable groups and what that means for the people and communities you work with.\nExplore real-world innovation\, like the Climate and Equity Lab\, developed by Gore Mutual Foundation\, Social Innovation Canada and York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change.\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis program is designed for anyone in business\, charities\, not-for-profits or social enterprises building resilience among vulnerable populations including – \n\nDesigning or delivering Social Impact\, Citizenship\, Community Investment\, Sustainability or Net Zero programs\, strategies\, policies or decisions.\nDesigning and delivering Stakeholder Engagement with vulnerable populations.\nCommunity Partners delivering Social Impact\, Citizenship and Community Investment programs\, strategies or measures to vulnerable populations on behalf of Corporate Partners.\nEquity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Accessibility Professionals\nStrategy\, Risk and Opportunity Management Professionals\n\n\nInstructors:\n\nDr. Mili Roy\, Chair\, Canadian Assn Of Physicians For The Environment (CAPE)\,Ontario; Co-Chair\, Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC)\, Assistant Professor\, Faculty Of Medicine\, University Of Toronto\nDr. M. Jane Pritchard\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP (Mental Health and Vulnerable Populations)\nGaby Polanco Sorto\, VP & Head\, Purpose and Sustainability\, Gore Mutual Insurance\nLaura Lindberg\, MBA\, Grad. Dipl. SR&S\, Cert. Environmental Mgmt.\, U of T\, Principal\, Laura Lindberg Sustainability Advisors\, En-ROADS Climate Ambassador\nDr. Doug Pritchard\, BSc\, MSc(Eng)\, PhD\, P.Eng\, En-ROADS Climate Ambassador\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\n\n\nSuper Early Registration per person\n(by August 5\, 2025)\n\n\nEarly Registration per person\n(by September 5\, 2025)\n\n\nRegular Registration per person\n \n\n\nRegular Registrants\n$475\n$575\n$675\n\n\nTeam Discounts\n$425\n$525\n$625\n\n\nSmall Charities\, Non-Profits\, Social Enterprises and Small Business\n$325\n$375\n$425\n\n\n\n \n\nFunding:\nHave you used your Canada Training Credit (CTC)? For more information\, see your Notice of Assessment or the CRA website.  It is $250/year\, don’t leave it on the table! \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCan’t find the professional development you are looking for – complete this 60 second Learning Wishlist and we will help! \n  \n\nCancellation Policy:\nRegistered but can’t attend? \nRegistrations are transferable to other associates within your organization or can be transferred toward a USMC SR&S course within the same business year. \nCancellations 1 month from the course are 100% refundable. Cancellations less than 1 month but more than 2 weeks receive a 50% refund of fees paid. Confirmed registrants who cancel within 2 weeks of the course date or fail to attend\, will be charged 100% of the registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. \nUSMC reserves the right to cancel an event or any associated functions at its sole discretion. In the event of such\, a full refund will be made. USMC expressly excludes any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages howsoever arising as a result of such cancellation and will not\, for example\, be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. \nIn the event of cancellation\, USMC will use reasonable actions to alert those who have booked to attend an event and details of any cancellation will be posted on the course website page.  Attendees are responsible for checking this information prior to the event. \nAttendee name substitutions are allowed up to the day of the course.
URL:https://www.csr-stmikes.ca/event/climate-equity/
LOCATION:University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto – Carr Hall\, Father Madden Hall\, 100 St. Joseph Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Social Responsibility & Sustainability @University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto":MAILTO:kathryncooper@csr-stmikes.ca
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