Optimising Investment in Social Impact: Insights From the For-Purpose Sector
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Auditorium
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
| 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM |
Overview
Ms Elise Gore, Sustainability Focus
Speaker
Ms Elise Gore
Director And Management Consultant
Sustainability Focus
Optimising investment in social impact: Insights from the for-purpose sector
Abstract
Drawing from firsthand experiences within the for-purpose sector, Sustainability Focus embarked on a research journey to uncover patterns in the effectiveness of corporate social investment. Through honest dialogues with peers, qualitative data was gathered to dissect social investment strategies and their conversion into tangible value in generating place-based solutions to social challenges.
Exploring the effectiveness of corporate social investment initiatives in Northern communities, this presentation unveils insights derived from a series of candid conversations held with leaders at the helm of for-purpose organisations across Australia. Delving into what truly adds value and what falls short, we dissect the underlying dynamics shaping these outcomes.
Navigating the landscape of community sentiment is crucial for impactful social investment. We delve into strategies to authentically gauge community needs and sentiments, and the resulting analysis of:
• What’s working well?
• What’s not working well? And,
• Learnings and recommendations arising from this research.
Effective, place-based solutions and the for-purpose sector go hand-in-hand. This presentation identifies crucial gaps in current approaches and unveils unspoken needs of for-purpose organisations essential for their sustainable delivery of these solutions.
By leveraging lived experiences and best practices, we aim to foster solutions that fortify the fabric of our Northern communities, centered around empowering for-purpose organisations towards the socio-economic development of our regions.
Exploring the effectiveness of corporate social investment initiatives in Northern communities, this presentation unveils insights derived from a series of candid conversations held with leaders at the helm of for-purpose organisations across Australia. Delving into what truly adds value and what falls short, we dissect the underlying dynamics shaping these outcomes.
Navigating the landscape of community sentiment is crucial for impactful social investment. We delve into strategies to authentically gauge community needs and sentiments, and the resulting analysis of:
• What’s working well?
• What’s not working well? And,
• Learnings and recommendations arising from this research.
Effective, place-based solutions and the for-purpose sector go hand-in-hand. This presentation identifies crucial gaps in current approaches and unveils unspoken needs of for-purpose organisations essential for their sustainable delivery of these solutions.
By leveraging lived experiences and best practices, we aim to foster solutions that fortify the fabric of our Northern communities, centered around empowering for-purpose organisations towards the socio-economic development of our regions.
Biography
Elise Gore (EMBA, GAICD, MIMC) runs Pilbara-based management consultancy, Sustainability Focus. She holds directorships with SDI Enterprises, the Institute of Management Consultants Australia, Karratha Community House and the KDCCI.
Having lived and worked in regional communities for over 30 years, Elise is passionate about supporting organisations and communities to be healthy, safe, effective and sustainable.
Elise previously held leadership roles with top tier mining companies. Since 2016, she has consulted to a variety of listed, private and for-purpose organisations across Australia to solve “wicked” organisational challenges, through useful strategy and simple risk management solutions that are grounded in systemic thinking.
