From purpose to proof: A hands-on guide to impact measurement

Presented by: Royden Howie, Head of Impact Advisory

Date: Wednesday 3 September, 2025
Duration: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: 76 The Esplanade, Darwin City.  Level 1, Northern Australia Conference Room, Northern Development Head Office.

Ready to bring your organisation’s purpose to life and deliver measurable, meaningful impact?

In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through practical tools, a clear framework, and a real-world case study to help you confidently measure social impact. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, you’ll leave with a strategy that’s tailored to your work and ready to implement.

What you’ll learn

  • Impact measurement basics – What it is, why it matters, and how it improves outcomes.
  • Theory of change – Build a simple map of your intended impact through a guided activity.
  • Measurement planning – Learn how to choose the right methods for your context.
  • Core principles – Engage stakeholders, embed measurement into operations, and balance rigour with practicality.
  • Confidence to begin – Start small, use what you have, and embrace the learning process.

Who should attend

  • Not-for-profit leaders and program managers who want to bring more structure and clarity to their impact work – and make a stronger case for ongoing funding.
  • Social enterprises and B-Corps, looking to align purpose with performance and communicate impact to stakeholders.
  • CSR and ESG teams, wanting to embed meaningful metrics into sustainability and community initiatives.
  • Philanthropic foundations and impact investors, aiming to track outcomes and ensure their investments drive real change.
  • Community development practitioners, working to amplify local voices and measure what truly matters to communities.
  • Government and policy advisors, focused on evidence-based decision-making and public value creation.

Ready to lead with impact? Register now and start measuring what matters.

*Coming soon to Sydney and Melbourne – stay tuned!

Pricing

Not-for-profit (ACNC registered)

Investment: $390 + GST

General Admission

Investment: $450 + GST