Social Impact Reporting
A Practical Guide for Funders and Organisations
This guide offers a concise, accessible overview of how to demonstrate social impact in ways that align with funder expectations and strategic decision-making. It introduces the key principles of Social Return on Investment (SROI), including how to identify stakeholders, document inputs, track outputs and outcomes, and assign value to the changes your organisation creates. The content is intended to support organisations in strengthening funding proposals, improving transparency, and making more informed choices about where and how they invest resources.
Developed by Matatihi, the guide draws on best practice methods and is designed to be compatible with the New Zealand Treasury’s expectations for impact evidence. It reflects Matatihi’s commitment to supporting meaningful, measurable improvements in community wellbeing, and provides a foundation for robust and credible social impact reporting.
ATTRIBUTION
A guide to determining the size of you social impact
This detailed guide to attribution provides clear guidance on how to accurately measure and report the portion of social impact directly caused by your programme—an essential practice known as attribution. Being transparent about your share of positive outcomes not only meets the expectations of funders but also strengthens your credibility and informs strategic decision-making.
You'll learn practical methods for distinguishing your unique contribution from other influences, including the concepts of Deadweight, Displacement, Others' Contributions, and Drop-off. By applying these attribution principles, you'll ensure your reporting reflects reality, builds trust with stakeholders, and supports robust, collaborative relationships.
Developed by Matatihi, this approach aligns with best-practice standards recognised by New Zealand Treasury, and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to helping organisations achieve clear, honest, and compelling impact assessments.