The non-profit sector is continually challenged to deliver real benefits to society whilst improving efficiency and effectiveness. Demonstrable social outcomes are progressively becoming more important to engage stakeholders and attract support for a sustainable future.
SVA Consulting draws on professional skills, expertise and knowledge to work with non-profit organisations and social enterprises to deliver their mission and grow their impact.
Customised and results driven solutions are built from an understanding of the market and a methodical approach to developing organisational strategy, enhancing operational delivery and providing the evidence required to demonstrate success.
Utilising our skills in analysis, diagnostics, research and facilitated group work, we provide fact based guidance to support critical decisions. Our aim is to build the strengths of our clients’ people and organisational culture through the transfer of knowledge, skills and practical tools.
For more information about our services, please contact SVA Consulting.
How we can assist with strategy development
Creating strategic direction and an operational framework to deliver the organisation’s purpose and goals.
Developing clear purpose and goals:
- Strategic planning to identify goals at organisational and program level including the creation of program logic, implementation tools and plans.
- Market intelligence to gain insights into the market and to create a deeper understanding of opportunities, competition, threats etc.
How we can assist with operational enhancement
Reviewing and enhancing current operations and programs to improve performance.
Building skills, expertise and support structures:
- Program review to assess operational processes, systems and internal capacity to address challenges and provide a map for growth.
- Skills development and mentoring to enhance management capabilities and fulfil leadership potential among senior staff.
- Board support, in partnership with Cameron Ralph and Zentricity, to provide benchmarking, evaluation and guidance to enhance performance. Download the fact sheet on this service.
How we can assist to demonstrate impact
Identifying and reporting on the social value created by the organisation.
Building appropriate measurement frameworks:
- Monitor and evaluate program and organisational outcomes to review organisations against their strategic goals.
- Use Social Return on Investment (SROI), an internationally recognised tool, to provide an estimate of the total financial value, including social impact, created by a non-profit organisation and compare it to the investment required to generate these benefits. Download the fact sheet on this service