What separates organisations that sustain impact from those that don't?

It's not funding. It's not passion. It's the operating architecture that sits beneath the work: the systems, decisions, behaviours and leadership practices that determine whether impact is genuinely embedded or simply intended.

Many for-purpose organisations have invested heavily in impact measurement, theories of change, outcomes frameworks and reporting. These are all important. But measurement alone doesn't transform organisations. Sustainable impact comes from building a culture where purpose informs every decision, every process and every level of leadership.

In this thought-provoking session, impact strategist Sandy Blackburn will challenge leaders to look beyond measurement and ask a more fundamental question: Is your organisation actually structured to deliver the impact you aspire to create?

Drawing on her extensive experience working with purpose-driven organisations, Sandy will explore what genuinely impact-embedded organisations do differently, where many organisations unintentionally fall short, and the practical shifts leaders can make to better align strategy, culture and operations.

Whether you're leading organisational change, refining your strategy or looking to strengthen your impact, you'll leave with fresh insights and practical ideas to help build an organisation where impact isn't just measured, it's embedded.

The Sydney August keynote will be expertly facilitated by:

Sandy Blackburn - Founder | Culture Australia and Social Outcomes

Sandy Blackburn is the Founder of Impact Culture Australia and Social Outcomes, bringing 40 years of experience in the social impact field across impact measurement, organisational strategy and capability building.

Sandy works with CEOs, boards and funders who are serious about impact. Not as a statement of values, but as a design principle

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday 6 August 2026
Time: 11.30am – 1pm (followed by optional lunch)
Location: Cliftons Event Space, Level 13 - 60 Margaret St, Sydney

PRICE:

FREE for FPA members (FPA Leadership HUB; Coaching; Associate Members only)
$49 for Guests/Non-members (excluding lunch)
$74 for Guests/Non-members (including networking lunch - following the keynote)

Register/purchase your tickets below. We look forward to you joining us.

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