Grantmaking Event

Join Learning and Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) and SmartyGrants for a transformative one-day learning event designed to enhance the capacity of grantmakers in evaluation and impact measurement.

You might say ‘I am not an evaluator but I want to know the impact of our grant program’ – then this is for you!

If you’re serious about making evaluation of your grantmaking more effective, transparent, and impactful, this is the must-attend event of the year. This immersive, face-to-face workshop is designed to take your evaluation skills to the next level, equipping you with practical tools, real-world insights, and a fresh perspective on impact measurement.

Expect a day filled with dynamic discussions, hands-on activities, and high-energy interactions with leading experts and peers. Unlike traditional conferences, this workshop prioritises real engagement—no passive listening, no endless slides. Instead, you’ll be actively involved in shaping conversations, problem-solving with fellow grantmakers and evaluators, and leaving with a clear action plan to apply what you’ve learned.

By the end of the day, you won’t just have new knowledge—you’ll have actionable insights from each session, a set of tailored Practice Sheets to guide implementation, and a stronger network of like-minded professionals.

This isn’t just another conference—it’s a practical, high-energy workshop designed to make a real difference in how you evaluate and measure impact in grantmaking. Don’t miss out!

Why Attend?

✔ Connect with grantmakers, funders, and grant evaluation experts
✔ Gain practical tools and strategies to improve grantmaking practices
✔ Learn from case studies and thought leaders in the sector
✔ Contribute to the growing conversation on impact measurement

Program Highlights:

🔹 Expert-led presentations and panel discussions from real life grant-makers.
🔹 Interactive workshops and case studies
🔹 Networking opportunities with peers in the grantmaking space
🔹 Insights into best practices for evaluation and impact assessment

Event speakers, panelists and provocateurs to be announced in the coming weeks.

🎟 Register here! This event is strictly limited to 100 tickets.

Partnership & Collaboration

This event is proudly co-hosted by LEAF and SmartyGrants (an enterprise of Our Community).

The Learning & Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) Network, previously known as Phil Eval, is a member-driven community that empowers Australian funders with the knowledge, skills, resources and connections to use Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) to drive better philanthropy.

The LEAF Network has a dedicated focus on evaluation for learning and transformation – to foster a genuine commitment to relationships and dialogue between funders, grantees/partners, and the communities they seek to serve. LEAF members are committed to co-creating a vibrant philanthropic evaluation ecosystem by sharing best practices and continuous learning.

SmartyGrants provides consulting, thought leadership and a software platform to enable the management of impactful grant programs. In 2022, as part of its commitment to ensuring impact, SmartyGrants launched specialised support and technology (the Outcomes Engine) to enable grantmaking organisations to monitor, evaluate, and measuring the impact of their funding. With over 100 grant-makers leveraging the Outcomes Engine, we have accumulated extensive experience and insights into effective evaluation practices, enabling us to support grantmakers in achieving measurable and impactful outcomes.

For any inquiries, please contact:

📩 SmartyGrants: Jen Riley, Chief Impact Officer, [email protected]
📩 LEAF: Liz Branigan, Director of LEAF, [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you at the Grant Impact Forum 2025!

Details

When: Wednesday 4 June 2025

What's included: Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and lots of fun and useful discussions

How much:

• Small funders (either disperse less than $1 million annually or <10 grants per year) - $400 plus GST
• Medium funders (either disperse $1m - $10 million) - $500 plus GST
• Large funders (disperse more than $10 million per year) - $600 plus GST

Location: UnitedCo. 425 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria https://unitedco.com.au/ (the 86 tram takes you direct to the venue)