About this event
This workshop is designed for business professionals and company representatives who seek to understand how impact investing can be applied to their work. This workshop consists of four, 1.5-hour modules.
Objectives
- Gain an appreciation of the relevance and characteristics of impact investing from the perspective of the investor and investee companies;
- Learn the core principles to execute an impact strategy, understand the potential of impact capital as a viable source of financing;
- Learn the practical tools and frameworks for measuring and managing impact;
- Model a theory of change for your organisation through an interactive case study;
- Earn a certificate issued by the GIIN upon completion of the course.
What to expect
Module 1: Introduction to Impact Investing and Core Characteristics
Defining impact investing and understanding the characteristics of impact investing from the perspective of the investor and company that receives investments.
Module 2: The opportunity for companies
An examination of the impact investing eco-system from the perspective of the company, identifying ecosystem actors, including impact capital suppliers/providers, impact investment creators and demand/executors. Describing the different asset classes available to the relevant business stage of maturity.
Module 3: Becoming due diligence ready
Defining the core principles of impact measurement for companies, and gaining an understanding of your company’s contribution to impact outcomes. Modeling a Theory of Change for your company through an interactive case study.
Module 4: Reporting and accountability
Appreciating reporting norms for private market investors and how company management information and impact reporting contribute. Understanding the rationale for verifying and auditing your impact outputs.