SIAA is an international professional body that supports and connects all those involved in social impact analysis. We aim to share knowledge of social impact analysis and raise awareness of it as a profession. Our membership is broad and ranges from researchers and economists to charity representatives, academics and foundation chief executives.

SIAA was launched in late 2011 following four years of extensive consultation and discussion within the voluntary sector. We are supported by a consortium of funders including the Adessium Foundation in the Netherlands, Bertelsmann Stiftung in Germany, New Philanthropy Capital in the UK and PricewaterhouseCoopers Germany.

Why now

Although measurement and evaluation have long been central to the non-profit world, organisations must increasingly understand their social impact in order track performance, allocate resources effectively, and set strategy – as well as to demonstrate value for money to funders.

Though social impact measurement, reporting and analysis is becoming increasingly widespread, the practice still tends to be fragmented and of a varying standard. There are few opportunities for sharing knowledge and information about how best to conduct social impact assessments, or how to put the results to use within an organisation. Social impact analysis as a profession remains little known, unregulated and unsupported.

What we do

SIAA’s purpose is to be a hub for those involved in social impact analysis internationally and across different policy areas, to improve the flow of information about social impact analysis and to help our members learn from one another. We provide networking opportunities for our members through our online community, events, working groups and annual conference; and share and disseminate information through our blog, newsletter and online resources.

Our vision is of an impactful and more effective non-profit sector in which social impact assessment helps organisations set strategy and deliver on their core mission.

For full details of our membership offer, please click here. Sign up for our newsletter here. If you would like more information or to get involved please contact us.