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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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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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SUMMARY:Module 1 - Social Impact Measurement Professional Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Module 1: Fundamentals of Social Impact Measurement (Micro-Credential) \nIn this module embrace the concepts that underpin a successful\, impactful\, business aligned and resilient social impact strategy or program. \n\nUnderstand core concepts such as “standards”\, “frameworks”\, “inductive” vs. “deductive” reasoning\, “logic model\, “theory of change”\, “social value”\, “social impact” “collective impact”\, “partners/all people affected”\, “partners/all people affected\, “program evaluation” and “social impact measurement”\, and introduce the different iterations of each core concept.\nExplain some reasons for why these iterations exist (i.e. language that resonates with specific sectors\, etc.).\nExamine the concept and value of a Theory of Change.\nExplore the current state of measurement and impact reporting.\nIntegrate the core concepts\, explain their iterations\, and why these iterations exist.\nDescribe the diversity of perspectives on impact measurement across a variety of vectors\, including:\n\nQualitative vs Quantitative approaches;\nNonprofits\, charities\, social enterprises\, and corporations;\nMethodologies such as Common Approach\, Developmental Evaluation\, Collective Impact\, Social Return on Investment\, UN SDG Impact Standard framework\, Task Force on Inequality and Socially-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) etc.\n\n\nExamine various social impact frameworks and standards within the context of a continuum of options.\nContrast the definition and use of an impact thesis\, logic model\, reverse-logic model\, theory of change\, outcomes mapping\, and ecosystem mapping.\nDiscuss the importance of standardized language within the organization for social impact. The learner must make explicit decisions on what vocabulary to use in their organizational context and help partners/all people affected adopt this vocabulary.\nExplain ESG and impact as a spectrum\, and identify the difference in identifying ESG approaches to materiality vs impact-focused approaches (Theory of Change).\nUnderstand social impact related concepts\, theories\, frameworks and standards including the difference between quantitative vs qualitative\, ESG vs impact\, Theory of change & logic model frameworks vs standards methods vs methodologies\, and current and emerging voluntary standards and regulations\, and associated requirements that guide social impact reporting.\nDescribe the “use case” for various contexts of social impact data (corporates\, non profits\, governments and asset managers).\n\nDiscuss this at a summary level.\nWhat is depth of impact\, counterfactual\, contribution analysis?\nProvide examples\n\n\nSummarize the current and emerging voluntary standards and regulations\, and associated requirements that guide the future of social impact reporting.\n\nNext Offering: June 9 & 10\, 2025\, in person at University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. \n\nEarly Bird Discount: $540 plus HST (Until April 9\, 2025)\nRegular Registration: $600 plus HST\nAlumni Discount: $480 plus HST\n\nInstructional Team: Anshula Chowdhury\, (LEAD Instructor) and Former CEO\, SAMETRICA; Mark Cabaj\, President\, Here to There Consulting Inc.; Susan Henry\, Director\, Community Impact & Financial Inclusion\, Alterna Savings and 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.
URL:https://www.csr-stmikes.ca/event/module-1-social-impact-measurement-professional-certificate/
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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