Attendees will delve into methodologies for project assessment, impact evaluation, defining indicators to monitor the progress, and its significance with a specific focus on Social Return on Investment (SROI) principles. We will explore how to identify and differentiate between outputs, outcomes, and impacts. Explanations about how key performance indicators (KPIs) are set to track progress and showcase the contribution of D&I programs in making a thriving campus culture will be teased out. Additionally, some insight to stakeholder engagement, conducting survey or other types of data collection, will be added, which can help in defining the outcomes. The session itself will be a dynamic blend of presentation, discussions, and case study analysis. Participants will actively engage in activities like identifying relevant KPIs for specific D&I initiatives, applying SROI principles to hypothetical scenarios, and analyzing real-world examples of D&I impact evaluation in non-profit organizations. Q&A and small discussions will be woven throughout the session, ensuring a truly interactive learning experience.

Objectives:

   + Understand the importance of measuring D&I impact.

   + Apply the Theory of Change and SROI frameworks to assess D&I initiatives.

   + Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios that measure the social impact of D&I initiatives within their own organizations or communities.

Facilitated by:

Mohammed Pashtun, PhD. Impact Analyst, Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Service.