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What future for the social economy?
The European Parliament’s Research Department have just published a new briefing on the future for the Social Economy at EU level.
After defining the Social Economy, the briefing focuses on the five pillars for EU intervention on social economy:
1. Access to finance;
2. Access to markets to encourage cooperation between traditional and social economy players;
3. Provision of framework conditions (i.e. mapping of the state of play of the social economy);
4. Innovation and new business models; and
5. International relations.
The briefing highlights how the social economy has been seriously affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown measures across Europe. With the Commission initiating several initiatives that could support the social economy such as;
· The framework for temporary state aid measures;
· SURE initiative;
· Coronavirus Response Investment Initiatives (CRII and CRII+);
· Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD);
· European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF); and
· Liquidity measures to help hard-hit Small and medium-sized Enterprises.
In summary, the social economy can help the EU find the right direction out of the current crisis and also play a role. However, the social economy can also contribute on a deeper level to address the issue at the core which is the relationship between knowledge, technology, society and policymaking.
The full text can be found here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2020/659336/EPRS_BRI(2020)659336_EN.pdf
Traditionally the social economy is considered to be an ever-growing set of private, formally organised enterprises and networks that build on multiple types of resources and cooperation, with local anchorage and democratic and participatory decision-making processes. Its primary aim is not to make a profit but to meet the needs of its members and that of the wider society. The social economy is active in an increasing number of sectors, and while some of its actors are small non-profit organisations, others are large organisations with international outreach. It generates 6 to 8 % of the European Union’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, it is a driver not only of economic activity but also of normative values, such as solidarity and inclusion. Since its conception in the 19th century, it has taken on board innovation in social relations and in societal and community spheres, human development targets and socio-political empowerment.
In the first two decades of the 21st century, with new risks and opportunities arising owing to the twin digital and green transformations, there is an emerging debate, rethinking economic growth theories with more focus on inclusion and combatting inequality, and exploring the relevance of traditional welfare state models. This debate has intensified in the wake of the 2008 crisis, and now also as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis. The social economy can play a central role in this context. While it has been badly affected by these crises, it also has the potential to mitigate some of the negative impacts. The social economy’s values-based approach to the economy can enable it to generate new elements in the ecosystems in which it exists and be an important ‘engine’ in the immediate recovery and the longer-term possible restructuring of the economy towards more resilience, fairness and sustainability.
For the social economy to be able to reach its full potential across the Member States and help to achieve green and inclusive growth with renewed welfare state models, it needs to be supported simultaneously at all levels. EU action can contribute to this. The main areas of EU intervention are: facilitating access to finance and markets, including the digital single market; creating better framework conditions, including for cooperation and cross-border activity; supporting innovation, including new business models; and developing international relations. The Commission action plan on the social economy expected in 2021 might address many of these issues.
This publication has been prepared within SENBS project No. 2020- 1-EE01-KA204-077999. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
Green Care -based wellbeing services and impact? How to.
Natural Resource Center in Finland has published learning materials and a workbook about modelling and measuring your wellbeing service’s impact. The materials are available in Finnish. The workbook is part of a wider impact program aimed to service providers who provide green care -based wellbeing services.
The materials state that impact modelling, measurement and communication is important, because the methods used in them can be used also in quality work and service development. Measuring impact helps service providers differentiate themselves from competitors, and impact-driven ways of describing services is the way to succeed in results-based contracting.
The workbook is designed so that service providers are able to use the tools directly into their own services. More learning is available through webinars where Saila Tykkyläinen from Vaikuttava Yritys, an experienced impact trainer teaches how to use them.
Materials are part of Natural Resource Center in Finland project HyvinVoikoordinaatio 2018–2021 and is funded by EU.
Find the whole workbook here
. Contents, topics, tools and tips of the workbook include:
- Different levels of impact work
- Mapping of stakeholders
- Service impact communication planning
- Defining the problem and designing the impact goals
- Modelling impact
- Setting measurement practices and planning for data gathering
- Building an impact story.
Picture: Natural Resource Center of Finland
Selected impact analysis resources in English
Hereby please find some of the greatest hits of impact analysis materials in English. Be inspired and guided!
- “Impact Measurement. An introductory guide for Irish social enterprises and charities on using Logic Models, Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment” by Quality Matters
- “Theory of Change: A Practical Tool for Action, Results and Learning” by Organizational Research Services
- “The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change: A practical guide to theory development” by The Aspen Institute
- “Impact measurement in practice: in-depth case studies” by European Venture Philanthropy Association
- “A Practical Guide to Measuring & Managing Impact” by European Venture Philanthropy Association
- “Measuring Impact: Guidelines for Good Impact Practice” by the Impact
Measurement Working Group (IMWG) of the Social Impact Investment Taskforce
established by the G8, including “Impact Measurement Guidelines in Practice: Five Case Studies“
- “Talking about results” by New Philanthropy Capital
- ““More of an art than a science”: Challenges and solutions in monitoring and evaluating advocacy” by INTRAC
- “How to Measure and Report Social Impact: A Guide for investees” by The Social Investment Business Group
- “Measuring well-being” by NEF
Blog | Educational Materials | English | Inspiration | Learn | Support for SocEnts | Youth
Ashoka – Everyone a Changemaker
Ashoka is an international organization that promotes social entrepreneurship by affiliating individual social entrepreneurs into the Ashoka organization. Their stated mission is “to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers”. Ashoka identifies and supports the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, learns from the patterns in their innovations, and mobilizes a global community that embraces these new frameworks to build an “everyone a changemaker world.”
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfiY9rRsWqE[/embedyt]
Ashoka supports an “Everyone a Changemaker” world through its programs in more than 90 countries, building and amplifying this global movement in three stages:
-
Identify and support the world’s leading social entrepreneurs
Ashoka finds and cultivates social entrepreneurs in every corner of the world, whose system-changing innovations solve deep-rooted social problems. After a rigorous application process, Ashoka invites them into the Ashoka Fellowship – providing early stage financial support and a lifetime membership into an expansive network of peers and partners – enabling them to achieve their vision and have even greater impact. The organization then draws on the insights and patterns of these 3,500+ Ashoka Fellows to understand what the future needs and how to create new solutions for building a better world
-
Accelerate the “Everyone a Changemaker” world
Ashoka mobilizes a network of organizations to join them in shifting mindsets and reshaping how they learn, work, and live together to catalyze changemaking for the good of society. It partners with schools, universities, corporations, citizen sector organizations, media, and other influencers to co-lead this movement.
-
Equip Everyone to be a Changemaker
Ashoka inspires and enables changemaking in the public-at-large, and work to give all citizens the confidence and tools to solve problems for the good of all. Specifically, it focuses on preparing the next generation to navigate this rapidly-changing world by ensuring all young people have the critical skills they need.
Ashoka Social Entrepreneurship Programs:
1. Ashoka Venture and Fellowship
For more than 35 years, Ashoka has built and nurtured the largest network of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. After a rigorous selection process, they are introduced to a life-long fellowship, where every member is committed to championing new patterns of social good.2. Ashoka Support Network
The Ashoka Support Network (ASN) is a global community of business leaders from a variety of fields who support Ashoka both financially and strategically.3. Ashoka Executive in Residence
The Ashoka Executive in Residence program fosters high-impact collaborations between companies and leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) that have the potential to change the dynamics of traditional markets, enhance competitiveness, and create systemic social impact.4. Ashoka Changemakers
Ashoka Changemakers is building a global movement where anyone, anywhere, can take action to solve a social problem in in their community. We work to build this movement by supporting social entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, policy makers, and activists who are changemaking, by delivering ground-breaking analysis, by accelerating intrepreneurship, and creating strong partnerships that will drive the movement forward.Read more here: https://www.ashoka.org/
This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
Pioneers Post – The Social Enterprise Magazine
If you are not familiar with Pioneers Post yet, we encourage you to check the independent news network for the global impact community. As a journalism platform, it provides insights for pioneers across the impact economy, from social entrepreneurs and impact investors, to changemakers working across business, civil society, philanthropy, government, and public services.
Pioneers Post is the specialist news and storytelling platform covering social enterprise, impact investing and purpose-led business around the globe, committed to using storytelling to create positive social impact. Also, it is a social enterprise with a mission to support the growth and development of social innovation and to connect changemakers across sectors and geographies through their stories. The journalists of the platform deliver written stories, videos and podcasts, special guides and a weekly e-Newsletter with the highlights from the impact economy – delivering events and award programmes to recognize and celebrate social entrepreneurs on the front lines.
Pioneers Post can be considered a valuable learning resource. It offers free access and premium content. You can sign up for an e-Newsletter to receive a roundup of the most important updates – news, views, knowledge, insights, and analysis on the social business. It includes the following informative sections:
News & Views – what happened when and what people think about it.
Business School – how did it happen and how to do it better.
Collections – thematic and partner-curated content streams.
Publications – reports, guides and multimedia features.
Videos and Podcasts – from 60-second video-bites to classic 3-minute film interviews, from 1-2-1 business profiles to 30-minute podcast discussions, our multimedia journalism team uses all the creative skills at their disposal to produce engaging audio and visual content.
About – where you can find more details about the Pioneers Post team, aims, history and values, plus important policies covering our editorial practice, privacy and diversity issues.
Impact Library – for subscribers only. Subscription to the premium content allows you to receive a personal login to access the Pioneers Post Impact Library with thousands of articles, videos, podcasts, special guides and downloadable publications and read more in-depth features, business profiles, and news stories. Hundreds of “hidden gems” and access to the global community of like-minded individuals are offered to subscribers. Subscriptions plans can be found here.
Read some of the recent free-access articles to have an insight into the content and subscribe for more!
-
Make money or change the world? A hip hop DJ and his partners equip entrepreneurs to do both
-
Europe’s ‘outstanding’ women social entrepreneurs and innovators named in new listing
-
1 million social enterprises are working across South East Asia, latest research finds
-
Singapore’s social entrepreneurs are young – and mostly female
Subscribe to the Pioneers Post Impact Library here and stay updated!
Picture retrieved from https://www.pioneerspost.com/collections/pioneers-post-the-social-enterprise-magazine
This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
What future for the social economy?
The European Parliament’s Research Department have just published a new briefing on the future for the Social Economy at EU level.
After defining the Social Economy, the briefing focuses on the five pillars for EU intervention on social economy:
1. Access to finance;
2. Access to markets to encourage cooperation between traditional and social economy players;
3. Provision of framework conditions (i.e. mapping of the state of play of the social economy);
4. Innovation and new business models; and
5. International relations.
The briefing highlights how the social economy has been seriously affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown measures across Europe. With the Commission initiating several initiatives that could support the social economy such as;
· The framework for temporary state aid measures;
· SURE initiative;
· Coronavirus Response Investment Initiatives (CRII and CRII+);
· Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD);
· European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF); and
· Liquidity measures to help hard-hit Small and medium-sized Enterprises.
In summary, the social economy can help the EU find the right direction out of the current crisis and also play a role. However, the social economy can also contribute on a deeper level to address the issue at the core which is the relationship between knowledge, technology, society and policymaking.
The full text can be found here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2020/659336/EPRS_BRI(2020)659336_EN.pdf
Traditionally the social economy is considered to be an ever-growing set of private, formally organised enterprises and networks that build on multiple types of resources and cooperation, with local anchorage and democratic and participatory decision-making processes. Its primary aim is not to make a profit but to meet the needs of its members and that of the wider society. The social economy is active in an increasing number of sectors, and while some of its actors are small non-profit organisations, others are large organisations with international outreach. It generates 6 to 8 % of the European Union’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, it is a driver not only of economic activity but also of normative values, such as solidarity and inclusion. Since its conception in the 19th century, it has taken on board innovation in social relations and in societal and community spheres, human development targets and socio-political empowerment.
In the first two decades of the 21st century, with new risks and opportunities arising owing to the twin digital and green transformations, there is an emerging debate, rethinking economic growth theories with more focus on inclusion and combatting inequality, and exploring the relevance of traditional welfare state models. This debate has intensified in the wake of the 2008 crisis, and now also as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis. The social economy can play a central role in this context. While it has been badly affected by these crises, it also has the potential to mitigate some of the negative impacts. The social economy’s values-based approach to the economy can enable it to generate new elements in the ecosystems in which it exists and be an important ‘engine’ in the immediate recovery and the longer-term possible restructuring of the economy towards more resilience, fairness and sustainability.
For the social economy to be able to reach its full potential across the Member States and help to achieve green and inclusive growth with renewed welfare state models, it needs to be supported simultaneously at all levels. EU action can contribute to this. The main areas of EU intervention are: facilitating access to finance and markets, including the digital single market; creating better framework conditions, including for cooperation and cross-border activity; supporting innovation, including new business models; and developing international relations. The Commission action plan on the social economy expected in 2021 might address many of these issues.
This publication has been prepared within SENBS project No. 2020- 1-EE01-KA204-077999. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
Green Care -based wellbeing services and impact? How to.
Natural Resource Center in Finland has published learning materials and a workbook about modelling and measuring your wellbeing service’s impact. The materials are available in Finnish. The workbook is part of a wider impact program aimed to service providers who provide green care -based wellbeing services.
The materials state that impact modelling, measurement and communication is important, because the methods used in them can be used also in quality work and service development. Measuring impact helps service providers differentiate themselves from competitors, and impact-driven ways of describing services is the way to succeed in results-based contracting.
The workbook is designed so that service providers are able to use the tools directly into their own services. More learning is available through webinars where Saila Tykkyläinen from Vaikuttava Yritys, an experienced impact trainer teaches how to use them.
Materials are part of Natural Resource Center in Finland project HyvinVoikoordinaatio 2018–2021 and is funded by EU.
Find the whole workbook here. Contents, topics, tools and tips of the workbook include:
- Different levels of impact work
- Mapping of stakeholders
- Service impact communication planning
- Defining the problem and designing the impact goals
- Modelling impact
- Setting measurement practices and planning for data gathering
- Building an impact story.
Picture: Natural Resource Center of Finland
Selected impact analysis resources in English
Hereby please find some of the greatest hits of impact analysis materials in English. Be inspired and guided!
- “Impact Measurement. An introductory guide for Irish social enterprises and charities on using Logic Models, Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment” by Quality Matters
- “Theory of Change: A Practical Tool for Action, Results and Learning” by Organizational Research Services
- “The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change: A practical guide to theory development” by The Aspen Institute
- “Impact measurement in practice: in-depth case studies” by European Venture Philanthropy Association
- “A Practical Guide to Measuring & Managing Impact” by European Venture Philanthropy Association
- “Measuring Impact: Guidelines for Good Impact Practice” by the Impact
Measurement Working Group (IMWG) of the Social Impact Investment Taskforce
established by the G8, including “Impact Measurement Guidelines in Practice: Five Case Studies“
- “Talking about results” by New Philanthropy Capital
- ““More of an art than a science”: Challenges and solutions in monitoring and evaluating advocacy” by INTRAC
- “How to Measure and Report Social Impact: A Guide for investees” by The Social Investment Business Group
- “Measuring well-being” by NEF
Blog | Educational Materials | English | Inspiration | Learn | Support for SocEnts | Youth
Ashoka – Everyone a Changemaker
Ashoka is an international organization that promotes social entrepreneurship by affiliating individual social entrepreneurs into the Ashoka organization. Their stated mission is “to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers”. Ashoka identifies and supports the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, learns from the patterns in their innovations, and mobilizes a global community that embraces these new frameworks to build an “everyone a changemaker world.”
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfiY9rRsWqE[/embedyt]
Ashoka supports an “Everyone a Changemaker” world through its programs in more than 90 countries, building and amplifying this global movement in three stages:
-
Identify and support the world’s leading social entrepreneurs
Ashoka finds and cultivates social entrepreneurs in every corner of the world, whose system-changing innovations solve deep-rooted social problems. After a rigorous application process, Ashoka invites them into the Ashoka Fellowship – providing early stage financial support and a lifetime membership into an expansive network of peers and partners – enabling them to achieve their vision and have even greater impact. The organization then draws on the insights and patterns of these 3,500+ Ashoka Fellows to understand what the future needs and how to create new solutions for building a better world
-
Accelerate the “Everyone a Changemaker” world
Ashoka mobilizes a network of organizations to join them in shifting mindsets and reshaping how they learn, work, and live together to catalyze changemaking for the good of society. It partners with schools, universities, corporations, citizen sector organizations, media, and other influencers to co-lead this movement.
-
Equip Everyone to be a Changemaker
Ashoka inspires and enables changemaking in the public-at-large, and work to give all citizens the confidence and tools to solve problems for the good of all. Specifically, it focuses on preparing the next generation to navigate this rapidly-changing world by ensuring all young people have the critical skills they need.
Ashoka Social Entrepreneurship Programs:
1. Ashoka Venture and Fellowship
For more than 35 years, Ashoka has built and nurtured the largest network of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. After a rigorous selection process, they are introduced to a life-long fellowship, where every member is committed to championing new patterns of social good.2. Ashoka Support Network
The Ashoka Support Network (ASN) is a global community of business leaders from a variety of fields who support Ashoka both financially and strategically.3. Ashoka Executive in Residence
The Ashoka Executive in Residence program fosters high-impact collaborations between companies and leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) that have the potential to change the dynamics of traditional markets, enhance competitiveness, and create systemic social impact.4. Ashoka Changemakers
Ashoka Changemakers is building a global movement where anyone, anywhere, can take action to solve a social problem in in their community. We work to build this movement by supporting social entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, policy makers, and activists who are changemaking, by delivering ground-breaking analysis, by accelerating intrepreneurship, and creating strong partnerships that will drive the movement forward.Read more here: https://www.ashoka.org/This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
Pioneers Post – The Social Enterprise Magazine
If you are not familiar with Pioneers Post yet, we encourage you to check the independent news network for the global impact community. As a journalism platform, it provides insights for pioneers across the impact economy, from social entrepreneurs and impact investors, to changemakers working across business, civil society, philanthropy, government, and public services.
Pioneers Post is the specialist news and storytelling platform covering social enterprise, impact investing and purpose-led business around the globe, committed to using storytelling to create positive social impact. Also, it is a social enterprise with a mission to support the growth and development of social innovation and to connect changemakers across sectors and geographies through their stories. The journalists of the platform deliver written stories, videos and podcasts, special guides and a weekly e-Newsletter with the highlights from the impact economy – delivering events and award programmes to recognize and celebrate social entrepreneurs on the front lines.
Pioneers Post can be considered a valuable learning resource. It offers free access and premium content. You can sign up for an e-Newsletter to receive a roundup of the most important updates – news, views, knowledge, insights, and analysis on the social business. It includes the following informative sections:
News & Views – what happened when and what people think about it.
Business School – how did it happen and how to do it better.
Collections – thematic and partner-curated content streams.
Publications – reports, guides and multimedia features.
Videos and Podcasts – from 60-second video-bites to classic 3-minute film interviews, from 1-2-1 business profiles to 30-minute podcast discussions, our multimedia journalism team uses all the creative skills at their disposal to produce engaging audio and visual content.
About – where you can find more details about the Pioneers Post team, aims, history and values, plus important policies covering our editorial practice, privacy and diversity issues.
Impact Library – for subscribers only. Subscription to the premium content allows you to receive a personal login to access the Pioneers Post Impact Library with thousands of articles, videos, podcasts, special guides and downloadable publications and read more in-depth features, business profiles, and news stories. Hundreds of “hidden gems” and access to the global community of like-minded individuals are offered to subscribers. Subscriptions plans can be found here.
Read some of the recent free-access articles to have an insight into the content and subscribe for more!
-
Make money or change the world? A hip hop DJ and his partners equip entrepreneurs to do both
-
Europe’s ‘outstanding’ women social entrepreneurs and innovators named in new listing
-
1 million social enterprises are working across South East Asia, latest research finds
-
Singapore’s social entrepreneurs are young – and mostly female
Subscribe to the Pioneers Post Impact Library here and stay updated!
Picture retrieved from https://www.pioneerspost.com/collections/pioneers-post-the-social-enterprise-magazine
This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
What future for the social economy?
The European Parliament’s Research Department have just published a new briefing on the future for the Social Economy at EU level.
After defining the Social Economy, the briefing focuses on the five pillars for EU intervention on social economy:
1. Access to finance;
2. Access to markets to encourage cooperation between traditional and social economy players;
3. Provision of framework conditions (i.e. mapping of the state of play of the social economy);
4. Innovation and new business models; and
5. International relations.
The briefing highlights how the social economy has been seriously affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown measures across Europe. With the Commission initiating several initiatives that could support the social economy such as;
· The framework for temporary state aid measures;
· SURE initiative;
· Coronavirus Response Investment Initiatives (CRII and CRII+);
· Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD);
· European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF); and
· Liquidity measures to help hard-hit Small and medium-sized Enterprises.
In summary, the social economy can help the EU find the right direction out of the current crisis and also play a role. However, the social economy can also contribute on a deeper level to address the issue at the core which is the relationship between knowledge, technology, society and policymaking.
The full text can be found here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2020/659336/EPRS_BRI(2020)659336_EN.pdf
Traditionally the social economy is considered to be an ever-growing set of private, formally organised enterprises and networks that build on multiple types of resources and cooperation, with local anchorage and democratic and participatory decision-making processes. Its primary aim is not to make a profit but to meet the needs of its members and that of the wider society. The social economy is active in an increasing number of sectors, and while some of its actors are small non-profit organisations, others are large organisations with international outreach. It generates 6 to 8 % of the European Union’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, it is a driver not only of economic activity but also of normative values, such as solidarity and inclusion. Since its conception in the 19th century, it has taken on board innovation in social relations and in societal and community spheres, human development targets and socio-political empowerment.
In the first two decades of the 21st century, with new risks and opportunities arising owing to the twin digital and green transformations, there is an emerging debate, rethinking economic growth theories with more focus on inclusion and combatting inequality, and exploring the relevance of traditional welfare state models. This debate has intensified in the wake of the 2008 crisis, and now also as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis. The social economy can play a central role in this context. While it has been badly affected by these crises, it also has the potential to mitigate some of the negative impacts. The social economy’s values-based approach to the economy can enable it to generate new elements in the ecosystems in which it exists and be an important ‘engine’ in the immediate recovery and the longer-term possible restructuring of the economy towards more resilience, fairness and sustainability.
For the social economy to be able to reach its full potential across the Member States and help to achieve green and inclusive growth with renewed welfare state models, it needs to be supported simultaneously at all levels. EU action can contribute to this. The main areas of EU intervention are: facilitating access to finance and markets, including the digital single market; creating better framework conditions, including for cooperation and cross-border activity; supporting innovation, including new business models; and developing international relations. The Commission action plan on the social economy expected in 2021 might address many of these issues.
This publication has been prepared within SENBS project No. 2020- 1-EE01-KA204-077999. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
Green Care -based wellbeing services and impact? How to.
Natural Resource Center in Finland has published learning materials and a workbook about modelling and measuring your wellbeing service’s impact. The materials are available in Finnish. The workbook is part of a wider impact program aimed to service providers who provide green care -based wellbeing services.
The materials state that impact modelling, measurement and communication is important, because the methods used in them can be used also in quality work and service development. Measuring impact helps service providers differentiate themselves from competitors, and impact-driven ways of describing services is the way to succeed in results-based contracting.
The workbook is designed so that service providers are able to use the tools directly into their own services. More learning is available through webinars where Saila Tykkyläinen from Vaikuttava Yritys, an experienced impact trainer teaches how to use them.
Materials are part of Natural Resource Center in Finland project HyvinVoikoordinaatio 2018–2021 and is funded by EU.
Find the whole workbook here. Contents, topics, tools and tips of the workbook include:
- Different levels of impact work
- Mapping of stakeholders
- Service impact communication planning
- Defining the problem and designing the impact goals
- Modelling impact
- Setting measurement practices and planning for data gathering
- Building an impact story.
Picture: Natural Resource Center of Finland
Selected impact analysis resources in English
Hereby please find some of the greatest hits of impact analysis materials in English. Be inspired and guided!
- “Impact Measurement. An introductory guide for Irish social enterprises and charities on using Logic Models, Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment” by Quality Matters
- “Theory of Change: A Practical Tool for Action, Results and Learning” by Organizational Research Services
- “The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change: A practical guide to theory development” by The Aspen Institute
- “Impact measurement in practice: in-depth case studies” by European Venture Philanthropy Association
- “A Practical Guide to Measuring & Managing Impact” by European Venture Philanthropy Association
- “Measuring Impact: Guidelines for Good Impact Practice” by the Impact
Measurement Working Group (IMWG) of the Social Impact Investment Taskforce
established by the G8, including “Impact Measurement Guidelines in Practice: Five Case Studies“
- “Talking about results” by New Philanthropy Capital
- ““More of an art than a science”: Challenges and solutions in monitoring and evaluating advocacy” by INTRAC
- “How to Measure and Report Social Impact: A Guide for investees” by The Social Investment Business Group
- “Measuring well-being” by NEF
Blog | Educational Materials | English | Inspiration | Learn | Support for SocEnts | Youth
Ashoka – Everyone a Changemaker
Ashoka is an international organization that promotes social entrepreneurship by affiliating individual social entrepreneurs into the Ashoka organization. Their stated mission is “to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers”. Ashoka identifies and supports the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, learns from the patterns in their innovations, and mobilizes a global community that embraces these new frameworks to build an “everyone a changemaker world.”
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfiY9rRsWqE[/embedyt]
Ashoka supports an “Everyone a Changemaker” world through its programs in more than 90 countries, building and amplifying this global movement in three stages:
-
Identify and support the world’s leading social entrepreneurs
Ashoka finds and cultivates social entrepreneurs in every corner of the world, whose system-changing innovations solve deep-rooted social problems. After a rigorous application process, Ashoka invites them into the Ashoka Fellowship – providing early stage financial support and a lifetime membership into an expansive network of peers and partners – enabling them to achieve their vision and have even greater impact. The organization then draws on the insights and patterns of these 3,500+ Ashoka Fellows to understand what the future needs and how to create new solutions for building a better world
-
Accelerate the “Everyone a Changemaker” world
Ashoka mobilizes a network of organizations to join them in shifting mindsets and reshaping how they learn, work, and live together to catalyze changemaking for the good of society. It partners with schools, universities, corporations, citizen sector organizations, media, and other influencers to co-lead this movement.
-
Equip Everyone to be a Changemaker
Ashoka inspires and enables changemaking in the public-at-large, and work to give all citizens the confidence and tools to solve problems for the good of all. Specifically, it focuses on preparing the next generation to navigate this rapidly-changing world by ensuring all young people have the critical skills they need.
Ashoka Social Entrepreneurship Programs:
1. Ashoka Venture and Fellowship
For more than 35 years, Ashoka has built and nurtured the largest network of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. After a rigorous selection process, they are introduced to a life-long fellowship, where every member is committed to championing new patterns of social good.2. Ashoka Support Network
The Ashoka Support Network (ASN) is a global community of business leaders from a variety of fields who support Ashoka both financially and strategically.3. Ashoka Executive in Residence
The Ashoka Executive in Residence program fosters high-impact collaborations between companies and leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) that have the potential to change the dynamics of traditional markets, enhance competitiveness, and create systemic social impact.4. Ashoka Changemakers
Ashoka Changemakers is building a global movement where anyone, anywhere, can take action to solve a social problem in in their community. We work to build this movement by supporting social entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, policy makers, and activists who are changemaking, by delivering ground-breaking analysis, by accelerating intrepreneurship, and creating strong partnerships that will drive the movement forward.Read more here: https://www.ashoka.org/This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
Pioneers Post – The Social Enterprise Magazine
If you are not familiar with Pioneers Post yet, we encourage you to check the independent news network for the global impact community. As a journalism platform, it provides insights for pioneers across the impact economy, from social entrepreneurs and impact investors, to changemakers working across business, civil society, philanthropy, government, and public services.
Pioneers Post is the specialist news and storytelling platform covering social enterprise, impact investing and purpose-led business around the globe, committed to using storytelling to create positive social impact. Also, it is a social enterprise with a mission to support the growth and development of social innovation and to connect changemakers across sectors and geographies through their stories. The journalists of the platform deliver written stories, videos and podcasts, special guides and a weekly e-Newsletter with the highlights from the impact economy – delivering events and award programmes to recognize and celebrate social entrepreneurs on the front lines.
Pioneers Post can be considered a valuable learning resource. It offers free access and premium content. You can sign up for an e-Newsletter to receive a roundup of the most important updates – news, views, knowledge, insights, and analysis on the social business. It includes the following informative sections:
News & Views – what happened when and what people think about it.
Business School – how did it happen and how to do it better.
Collections – thematic and partner-curated content streams.
Publications – reports, guides and multimedia features.
Videos and Podcasts – from 60-second video-bites to classic 3-minute film interviews, from 1-2-1 business profiles to 30-minute podcast discussions, our multimedia journalism team uses all the creative skills at their disposal to produce engaging audio and visual content.
About – where you can find more details about the Pioneers Post team, aims, history and values, plus important policies covering our editorial practice, privacy and diversity issues.
Impact Library – for subscribers only. Subscription to the premium content allows you to receive a personal login to access the Pioneers Post Impact Library with thousands of articles, videos, podcasts, special guides and downloadable publications and read more in-depth features, business profiles, and news stories. Hundreds of “hidden gems” and access to the global community of like-minded individuals are offered to subscribers. Subscriptions plans can be found here.
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Europe’s ‘outstanding’ women social entrepreneurs and innovators named in new listing
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This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.
