Deepening my impact

If you’ve already started on your giving journey and are now looking for ways to evolve and improve, here are a few things you can do:

Work through the exercises in the She Gives Guide to Giving

Develop your own Theory of Change

Seek advice from a philanthropic specialist

Align your investments with your values

Whilst the exercises in this guide are great for getting started, it can also be worthwhile revisiting how much you want to give, your values and motivations, your giving focus, or the ways you give. You might be surprised by what’s changed.

A Theory of Change is a widely-used framework that helps to outline how your giving will lead to desired outcomes and impact. It maps out the pathway from inputs (resources and activities) to outputs (immediate results) and ultimately to outcomes and impacts (sustained positive social change).

It can also be used to help you test the underlying assumptions you have about what works and why. It is also a common starting place for those who want to add rigour when it comes to measuring their impact.

There are a number of consultants who provide specialist advice to help you plan your giving, develop your strategy, and identify organisations to give to.

Connect with a philanthropic specialist through Philanthropy Australia. She Gives' resident Philanthropy Expert is also available to provide free advice and referral for women considering setting up a fund or foundation - yet another She Gives gift to you! Get in touch to arrange a consultation.

Another great source of wisdom to inform your giving is the people working close to the issues you are passionate about. Consult widely, listen deeply, and use these insights to influence your way forward.

Impact Investing can be a great way to create positive change with the financial resources you’re not giving away right now.

Learn more from Impact Investing Australia.

Congratulations!

You’ve come to the end of the She Gives Guide to Giving. We hope it’s helped you to think through how much to give, why you give, what to give to, how you want to give, and other ways you can deepen your impact.

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