Applied Social Return on Investment
A practical, interactive 2-day Masterclass from RIIS and IAOS. Measure what matters. Value what changes. Influence better decisions.
2027
Venue TBC
workplace application
Measure what matters
Most organisations measure activity; very few measure value. Applied Social Return on Investment (SROI) helps you answer the questions that reports often leave unresolved.
What changed?
Move beyond activities and outputs.
How valuable?
Understand the significance of outcomes.
Was it worth it?
Test the value created relative to investment.
What next?
Use evidence to improve future decisions.
More than a methodology course
Conventional focus
- Focuses on frameworks and methodology
- Emphasises calculations and ratios
- Concentrates on technical processes
- Reports results and outputs
Applied SROI focus
- Better investment decisions
- Credible impact evidence
- Stronger strategy and resource allocation
- Move from measurement to action
Three touchpoints. One journey.
RIIS and IAOS have partnered to deliver a practical and interactive 2-Day Applied Social Return on Investment Masterclass, designed to move participants from understanding to application and refinement.
Build foundations and begin the work.
Apply tools to a real initiative.
Review, validate and strengthen.
Phase 1: Measure
Understand what changed.
Stakeholders • Outcomes • EvidencePhase 2: Value
What is that change worth?
Valuation • Attribution • SensitivityPhase 3: Influence
Turn evidence into decisions.
Strategy • Investment • ReportingMasterclass offering
Six modules that take you from first principles to a reported, decision-ready SROI analysis.
Module 1:Introduction to SROI
- Defining SROI, purpose and principles
- Understanding formative vs evaluative SROI
- SROI case studies
Module 4:Establishing Impact
- Discounting appropriately for attribution, displacement, deadweight and drop-off
Module 2:Identifying & Mapping Outcomes
- Defining scope and key stakeholders
- Developing a Theory of Change and Impact Map
Module 5:SROI Calculation & Sensitivity
- SROI ratio calculation and interpretation
- Sensitivity analysis
Module 3:Evidencing Outcomes
- Finding the appropriate data to support identified outcomes
- Developing financial proxies to value outcomes
Module 6:Reporting and Embedding
- Reporting on findings for different stakeholders
- Development of actionable recommendations
- Supporting decision-making
Register for the Applied SROI Programme
Workplace application
Participants bring a real project, programme, investment or intervention into the process and leave with the foundations of an SROI analysis and a practical roadmap for next steps.
Workplace application process
- Confirm the initiative or programme and scope.
- Develop or refine the stakeholder and impact map.
- Identify outcomes, indicators and evidence sources.
- Test assumptions and identify evidence gaps.
- Explore valuation approaches.
- Prepare selected components for Practitioner Lab review.
Practical takeaways
- SROI evaluation foundations for a chosen initiative
- Impact mapping and Theory of Change development
- Valuation and SROI calculation frameworks
- Indicator and evidence planning templates
- Evidence-to-insight skills to develop recommendations
- A practical roadmap for next steps, with access to templates and guides
The Practitioner Lab
A facilitated peer-review and validation environment, not a generic follow-up day.
Review application
work
Present and review your
project, programme or
intervention.
Receive expert
guidance
Get targeted feedback
from facilitators
and peers.
Challenge
assumptions
Test and strengthen your
logic, evidence and
assumptions.
Troubleshoot
methods
Work through methodological
challenges and practical
application issues.
Refine
valuations
Improve and validate your
valuation approach and
SROI calculations.
Strengthen
communication
Develop clear, compelling
ways to communicate
findings.
Plan
implementation
Develop a practical
roadmap for next steps
and recommendations.
Built for decision-making
This programme is designed for professionals who need to understand, measure, value or communicate the outcomes created by investments, programmes and interventions.
Who it's for
What participants will be able to do
- 01Design an SROI assessment
- 02Map stakeholders and outcomes
- 03Build impact pathways
- 04Develop evidence frameworks
- 05Apply valuation approaches
- 06Interpret results responsibly
- 07Communicate findings credibly
- 08Support strategic decisions
Dates & pricing
The fee includes the full programme architecture and supporting tools.
Final registration closes: 16 November 2026
Early-bird registration closes: 6 November 2026
Register today
Complete the registration form
Share your name, organisation and role, tell us who will be paying, and note any dietary requirements. Use the button or scan the QR code.
Register before the deadline
Early-bird registration closes on 6 November 2026 at 23:59. Final registration closes on 16 November 2026.
Attend the Masterclass
Two in-person days on 19 – 20 November 2026 in Sandton (venue to be confirmed).
Apply and refine
Apply the tools to a real initiative at work, then bring it to the one-day Practitioner Lab.
Register your interest
Complete this form to secure your place. Early-bird registration closes on 6 November 2026 at 23:59.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a project to bring?
Yes. Participants bring a real project, programme, investment or intervention and leave with the foundations of an SROI analysis.
What does the fee cover?
The full programme architecture and supporting tools: the two-day in-person training, the workplace application exercise, lunch and refreshments during training, and the one-day Practitioner Lab.
Is VAT included in the price?
No. Both prices, R 12 000 early bird and R 15 000 standard, are shown excluding VAT.
When do registrations close?
Early-bird registration closes on 6 November 2026. Final registration closes on 16 November 2026.