Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Standardizing impact measurement

Sep 15, 2023

At our third event, we heard from The Human Safety Net, the Foundation of Generali Group, on their impact measurement journey. We discussed the challenges of creating a singular impact measurement strategy, how to strike a balance between standardized and customized approaches, and the relationship between the Foundation’s social impact measurement and material alignment to the core business.

Guest Speaker:

Kate Sullivan, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning – The Human Safety Net

Kate Sullivan works as the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager with The Human Safety Net, the corporate foundation of Generali Group, overseeing the impact measurement strategy to guide its work with NGO partners. Previously she worked as the Research & Evaluation Director and similar staff roles in a variety of grassroots NGOs, INGOs and UN Agencies specialized in health and human development.

The Human Safety Net’s mission is to unlock the potential of people living in vulnerable circumstances. The programmes funded support vulnerable families with young children and support the financial inclusion of refugees through work and entrepreneurship. In its first five years of operation, The Human Safety Net has expanded its activities to work with a network of 77 NGO partners in 24 countries.