A forum for nonprofit and foundation leaders and board members, policymakers, and others working in public-serving organizations

Wednesday, April 23
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Wilder Center, St. Paul

Check-in and continental breakfast start at 9:00 a.m.

ROI, measuring benefits in relationship to costs, is a common way for businesses to assess the value of an investment. This same process can be valuable for nonprofit programs in a climate that increasingly demands accountability and results.

At this event, you will learn how an ROI study can help demonstrate the social and economic value of a social service, including the net benefits of public investments and  returns to taxpayers and private funders. 

Using Jeremiah Program as a case study, you will also learn what it takes to implement an ROI study and ways to use your results. Jeremiah Program works to transform lives of single mothers and their children from poverty to prosperity. Executive Director Lucy Gerold and Board Chair Mike McHugh will explain why they asked Wilder Research to conduct an ROI study, the potential benefits, the concerns and risks they considered, and how they use the findings.

March 18 New York Times article features Jeremiah Program 

Read presenter Jose Diaz's blog: The Social Return on Investment of Transforming LIves

Following the formal program, our presenters will be available to answer your specific questions.

The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
Registration closes on Friday, April 18

Register Now! 

AGENDA

9:00 a.m.	Check-in, continental breakfast, and networking
9:30 a.m.	Welcome Paul Mattessich, Executive Director, Wilder Research Jeanne Kavanaugh, Target
	ROI: The economic value of investing in social service programs Richard Chase, Senior Research Manager, Wilder Research Jose Diaz, Research Scientist, Wilder Research
	ROI case study: Jeremiah Program Lucy Gerold, Executive Director, Jeremiah Program Minneapolis/Saint Paul Mike McHugh, Jeremiah Board Member
11:00 a.m.	Adjourn