Course Overview

The challenging funding environment means it is more essential than ever that we can clearly tell the story of the difference services and supports make and have an evidence base to support that story of our impact.

This practically focused one-day course is an opportunity to develop a plan to gather and use evidence of the differences your activities make and to use that evidence in support of much more than our fundraising. Come learn why gathering evidence of impact is as much about thinking differently as doing anything differently.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this one day course, you will be able to:

To expand participants’ understanding of what constitutes ‘evidence’
Clarifying terms such as outcome, outcome indicator, output, input and methodology
To provide a range of tools and approaches for gathering evidence and explore how they can be used in an integrated way within established ways of working
To provide an opportunity to consider the range of audiences for whom evidence is being gathered for – and the type of evidence they will respond to
Each participant will leave with a plan for implementing ways of gathering and using evidence in their project/service/organisation.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who has to report back on their organisation's impact and activity.

It is particularly useful if two members of staff can attend, and one is a manager or team leader, as everyone will leave with a plan to implement within their project/organisation.

Trainer: Joette Thomas

Testimonials

"Very thorough, clearly thought out. Practical and immersive."

"I found Joette very approachable and clear with information. She listened and was able to easily adapt her answers to each organisation that was in attendance."

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Please let us know about any dietary requirements and/or access needs when booking.

Evidencing Impact