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Are you wondering where you fit in the social enterprise ecosystem? Would you like a system for how to look at how to build a social enterprise that holds the values you care about long term? If this resonates with you at all, then you should sign up for Buy Social Canada's Marketplace Impact event. They'll be unveiling their new Social Enterprise guide, and celebrating the progress that social enterprises have been making in Canada. We'll be there, and if you want to join us, you can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eJZBxx5M

Do you run a social enterprise in Scotland? If so, read on. At inspirent we’re delighted to be working in partnership with Just Enterprise to provide fully funded, bespoke, one-to-one business support to social enterprises in Scotland.    At inspirent, we’ve listened to the unique challenges social enterprises face in today's dynamic landscape and here's just a snapshot of what we've heard and how we can help:   🔄 Running a social enterprise is a never-ending balancing act. We get it—juggling time and worrying about funding sources can be overwhelming. Together we can work to streamline your efforts and chart a sustainable way forward.   🗺️ Sometimes it’s a vision without a plan. Having lots of ideas is fantastic, but without robust plans, it's like having a compass with no map. Our experts can help you plan your journey, examine your business model and create a roadmap to success.   💡 Innovative income streams. If you’re unsure about how to develop new products or services, at Inspirent we can help with creating offers that integrate with your mission to help generate sustainable income streams.   📢 Target audience challenge. If reaching the right audience feels like finding a needle in a haystack, let's work together to change that. With our help you could have a clear marketing plan, ensure your message resonates and have measurable KPIs for effective tracking.   🤹♂️ Working IN, not ON. We know you're deeply involved in the day-to-day, but are you missing opportunities because of that?  If so, let us help you redefine roles, update processes, and free up valuable time—enabling you to strategically work ON the business for sustainable growth rather than just IN it.   Are you ready to transform your social enterprise with our help? To find out more, simply comment on this post; direct message us here on LinkedIn or email lmaginnis@Inspirent.co.uk We’re here and ready to help you take your social enterprise to the next level.   #SocialEnterprise #BusinessTransformation

This is a fantastic article written by Thrive - Social Impact Software after speaking with 🌅Pippa P., Head of Social Value and Marketing at Kinovo Group. Kinovo took the step in 2021 to make social value central to their brand and they are bringing all of their stakeholders along for the journey. Their smaller partners and suppliers are benefiting from their guidance – and their more social value-savvy clients can rest assured that delivery and measurement is in capable hands. In taking this leap, they’ve found they can offer so much more to the increasing number of clients seeking a strong social value partner for projects. And they’re noticing they can help smaller companies who are just starting on their social value journey too. https://lnkd.in/eUSV-GHD #socialvalue #sustainability #corporateresponsibility #business #community

Join a live onboarding to a free platform to measure your social impact in Canada. This is a launchpad for your organization or your network: this would be relevant if you are starting out your impact measurement journey or are in intermediate or advanced stages. FINALE: Impact Dashboard - Live Onboarding Thursday, February 29, 2024, 1-2pm CST Additional select dates March - May Register: https://lnkd.in/eHjvWXEq Social Innovation Canada is leading a project called Adopting Common Measures to support social purpose organizations (SPOs) in Canada to align with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and track their social impact. In order to help social purpose organizations or social impact networks like yours, Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) developed an Impact Dashboard, to help organizations measure the impact created.

📊 Measures of success are more systemic with social impact products For social sector, public interest, and purpose-driven products, outcomes go beyond revenue and profit. Social and public value creation is a priority. In impact-focused products, it’s important to display the second and third-order effects of a product decision on broader social changes. To do this, a team can combine impact and outcome mapping exercises into what I often call the IO (impact-outcome) map. This map helps provide a systems approach to measurement and reinforces outcome-based product strategy and prioritization. The IO Map also helps map product efforts to harder-to-measure impact goals like the UN's SDGs - a common framework for many impact-focused organizations and funding models. 🌟 Leading metrics are predictive measures of a product or feature's future performance. They are meant to help product folks anticipate direction and are early warning signs of whether they are tracking toward their desired outcome. Leading indicators are actionable, giving you insights you can use today to influence behavior. Ex. number of sessions per user, dropoff rates/success rates of task/funnels, activation rates, open rates 💫 Lagging metrics are used to measure past performance and take longer to measure impact. They show you what has already happened, but they do it more accurately by expressing the actual impact you're trying to achieve. They are powerful in showing real system change, but their insights are not immediately actionable because they are recounting things that have happened in the past. Ex. Churn, Retention, Referral, NPS Balancing leading and lagging metrics is crucial when using products and digital services to help deliver your mission and impact. Doing so as a system is incredibly important, especially regarding moving the needle on broader societal changes. This is how you enable your theory of change through your products. To read a few more subtleties in building products for social impact, check out this post from Shipping Impact last year - https://lnkd.in/d5MrrMKU

Explore one of our latest blog posts that highlights ways social impact organizations can leverage their metrics to reach full potential towards success. #pulseforgood #feedbackmatters

🚀💡 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 💡🚀 Did you know that #ScalingUp Social Impact can have immense benefits for not only your organization but also for the communities you serve? As a #BusinessCoach, I understand the importance of creating sustainable solutions that can effectively address societal challenges. In this post, I'll share some strategies and considerations to help you successfully scale up your #SocialImpact initiatives. Let's dive in! 1️⃣ 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩: One of the key strategies for scaling up social impact is to forge strategic partnerships and collaborations. By joining forces with like-minded organizations, you can leverage resources, expertise, and networks to amplify your impact. Consider forming alliances, consortiums, or partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, or even businesses that share your mission. 2️⃣ 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Embracing technology can significantly enhance your ability to scale up social impact. Utilize digital platforms, data analytics, and automation tools to streamline your processes, monitor impact metrics, and improve efficiency. Technology can also help you reach larger audiences and engage with stakeholders online, fostering greater awareness and support. 3️⃣ 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩: Scaling up social impact requires demonstrating tangible outcomes. Establish clear impact metrics and track your progress regularly. Collecting data and conducting impact assessments will not only help you assess effectiveness but also attract more funding and support. Communicate your impact stories through engaging content and storytelling techniques to inspire others and build a strong, loyal community. 4️⃣ 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮: Scaling up social impact requires building a strong foundation. Invest in developing your team's skills, expertise, and leadership capabilities. Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning, ensuring your organization is equipped to handle increased demands. Additionally, establishing effective systems, processes, and governance structures will enable efficient scaling. 🌟 Scaling up social impact is not an easy task, but with the Right #BusinessStrategy and considerations, it becomes achievable. By collaborating, implementing technology, measuring impact, and prioritizing organizational capacity, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve. Share your thoughts and experiences on scaling up social impact in the comments below! Let's inspire and empower each other to create a better world together! ✨🌍 Follow SOHAIL for More Content. #SocialChange #ImpactInvesting #NonProfitSector #SocialResponsibility #Sustainability #BusinessesForGood #mentorsohail #mentormyway #MinistryOfConfidence

🌟 Unleashing Social Superpowers: The SVP Story 🌟 Exploration of the Social Value Portal (SVP). Buckle up—we’re about to turn social value into a captivating journey! Chapter 1: “The Quantum Leap” “Beyond profit lies a parallel universe—a realm where businesses don’t just thrive; they transform communities. Welcome to the SVP, where we measure impact in stardust and dreams.” The SVP: Not your average tool. It’s a cosmic compass guiding organisations toward a brighter future. Imagine Captain Kirk navigating the Enterprise, but instead of star systems, he charts social impact constellations. Chapter 2: “The Hero’s Quest” “In a world plagued by mundane metrics, our heroes emerge. Armed with the SVP, they battle indifference, bureaucracy, and spreadsheets. Their mission? To create ripples that echo through time.” Meet the Champions: 🧝♂️ Captain Compassion: Wields the Delivery Plan like Excalibur, promising jobs, cleaner air, and community gardens. 🧞♀️ Quantum Quotient: Calculates social value in warp speed. His formula? f(x)=x2+x1 (because even math can be poetic). Chapter 3: “The Cosmic Dance” “Picture this: CEOs waltzing with local artists, CFOs salsa-ing with environmentalists. The SVP Gala—where spreadsheets twirl, and impact sparkles.” Marketing Tagline: “SVP: Where ROI meets HUG (Happiness, Unity, and Good vibes).” Chapter 4: “The Stardust Metrics” “Forget ROI. We deal in ROA (Return on Awesomeness). Our calculator? Powered by unicorn tears and moonbeams.” Sample Metrics: 😁 Smiles Generated: 10,000 (equivalent to 3 rainbows and a high-five from a unicorn). 🌳 Carbon Footprint Shrunk: 42,000 kg (that’s like hugging a thousand trees). Chapter 5: “The Grand Finale” “As the curtain falls, our heroes raise their SVP swords. The crowd roars. The universe nods in approval. And somewhere, a dandelion blooms.” Call to Action: “Join the SVP adventure. Be a cosmic catalyst. Because when you measure with heart, the universe applauds.” Remember, dear reader, the SVP isn’t just software—it’s stardust woven into code. 🚀✨ In today’s landscape, #SocialValue matters more than ever. Carley Consult Ltd's latest article dives into practical tips for mastering the Social Value Portal. Whether you’re bidding for contracts or aiming to make a positive impact, these insights will guide you. 💡 https://lnkd.in/eH6A-BYx

Unlock the secrets to measuring success in social impact organizations with our latest blog post which highlights key metrics towards measuring success within organizations. Check it out and give it a read! #socialimpact #feedbackfuels #PulseForGood