SENIC SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
Purpose
To assess, measure, and communicate the social and environmental value created through SENIC’s activities across its dual consulting verticals (social impact and business consulting) and to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
THEORY OF CHANGE
IMPACT GOAL
“Empowered and thriving sustainable entrepreneurs driving
inclusive, resilient, socially and environmentally responsible economic systems.”
Theory of Change Components
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
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Inputs |
Expertise in sustainable entrepreneurship, partnerships, research capacity, consulting staff, data platforms, education & training programs. |
|
Activities |
Strategic consulting, impact measurement, policy advocacy, DEI strategy development, workshops, mentorship, knowledge sharing |
|
Outputs |
Delivered consulting engagements, trained entrepreneurs, policy briefs, client toolkits, workshops, research reports. |
|
Outcomes |
Increased capacity of entrepreneurs, adoption of sustainability practices, improved organizational performance, greater stakeholder engagement. |
|
Impact |
Systemic change in business culture toward sustainability, measurable environmental and social progress, enhanced well-being in communities. |
Short-term Indicators (October 2024 - December 2025)
Number of clients served (target 30)
Progress
33%
Number of entrepreneurs trained (target 300)
Progress
64.3%
Average duration of client engagements (target 15 days)
Progress
46.6%
Number of stakeholders engaged (target 100)
Progress
35%
Participation in local forums (target 10)
Progress
20%
Participation in international events (target 10)
Progress
20%
Mid-term Indicators (October 2024 - December 2028)
Number of tools, dashboards, platforms or apps developed (target 50)
Progress
30%
New enterprises launched (target 30)
Progress
10%
Number of participants to the training who start an internship or a professional collaboration or a job contract (target 50)
Progress
12%
Number of stakeholders claiming to have reached a deeper understanding/awareness of social economy (target 100)
Progress
35%
Number of stakeholders engaged though dissemination activities (target 1000)
Progress
17%
Number of new research areas or training/knowledge gaps identified as a result of the research (target 5)
Progress
40%
Number of new projects (target 12)
Progress
16.6%
% of increase in economic value generated (target 1:4)*
Progress
96.2%
* For every €1 invested in SENIC activities, €3.85 of social, economic, and environmental value is generated.
Long-term Indicators (October 2024 - December 2030)
Policies developed/influenced (target 5)
Progress
0%
Stakeholder consultations held (target 200)
Progress
8%
Number of scale-ups replicated or expanded in new regions (target 10)
Progress
0%
% of growth in inclusive business models and employment opportunities (target 100)
Progress
3%
Number of new projects (target 18)
Progress
11.1%
New enterprises launched (target 50)
Progress
6%
Number of clients served (target 80)
Progress
33%
social return on investment
| Stakeholder | Outcome | Indicators | Financial Proxy | Duration | Deadweight | SROI Value |
| Sustainable Entrepreneurs | Improved business sustainability, impact focus | Increased revenue, | EUR 5,000 (avg. annual added value) | 3 years | 25% | 3.75:1 |
| Local Communities | Social inclusion, job creation, community development | # jobs created, # people reached | EUR 10,000 per job created | 5 years | 30% | 4.9:1 |
| Partner Organizations | Enhanced capacity, cross-sector collaboration | # joint initiatives, satisfaction surveys | EUR 15,000 (strategic value per partner) | 2 years | 20% | 5.0:1 |
| Policymakers & Networks | Evidence-based policy and advocacy influence | Policy changes influenced, citation rates | EUR 20,000 per policy influenced | 4 years | 40% | 3.0:1 |
| Educational Participants | Improved skills and career pathways | % employed post-training, average salary increase | EUR 8,000 (wage differential) | 2 years | 35% | 2.6:1 |
Total Aggregated SROI: 3.85:1 — For every €1 invested in SENIC activities, €3.85 of social, economic, and environmental value is generated.
