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Australian Social Impact Network (ASIN). Draft for consultation. Purpose. Provide a national organisation for practitioners and consumers of social impact measurement in Australia SROI is a leading methodology, but still one of several
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Australian Social Impact Network (ASIN) Draft for consultation
Purpose • Provide a national organisation for practitioners and consumers of social impact measurement in Australia • SROI is a leading methodology, but still one of several • Recognises methodologies – including SROI – require investment in terms of further development and testing, and reputation / brand
Functions of the Network • Training • Home of the accredited 2-day SROI training course • Assurance • Delegated authority from the international SROI Network • Events • Annual conference, regular State Capital networking/drinks receptions • Engagement with “consumers”, policymakers and associated professional services / practitioners • Online presence: website, resources (e.g. reports), online forum • Methodology development via membership • Practitioner directory
Organisational structure • National membership organisation • Members can be practitioners or anyone else with an interest in social impact measurement • One member, one vote • Operational in all States • Representative board (founding board to be appointed by founding members for a term of 2? years) • Recognised as Australian chapter of the international SROI Network • Affiliated to other relevant international and regional networks e.g. Social Impact Analysts Association
Membership • Annual fee • Level to be agreed (S100 - $200) • Covers membership of international SROI Network • Portion of the fee will be past to the international network • Membership benefits • Access to the assurance process (fee still charged) • Discounted attendance at annual conference • Attendance at other Network events
News just in… • CSI may be able to secure funding for the establishment phase of the Network (TBC Monday 25th) • Establishment of the legal structure • 0.4 FTE co-ordinator/promoter
Next Steps • Consultation to agree on: • Name • Purpose and functions • Structure • Liaise with regional / State networks • Liaise with external stakeholders • Liaise with Jeremy Nicholls, SROI Network • Liaise with Social Impact Analysts Association
Discussion • What do you see as the purpose of the Network? • Social impact generally, or SROI specific? • What should its main functions be? • Would you join? Why/why not?