1. Presenter(s)’ affiliation(s) The impacts of the Third Sector: What is known and what do we want to know? Brussels, October 15 th 2014 Karl Henrik Sivesind Research professor, Institute for Social Research, Oslo

2. Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility. The impacts of the Third Sector Objective: Create knowledge that will advance the contributions of the Third Sector in Europe Presupposes A definition of the Third Sector Measurement the output of the Third Sector Identification of impacts of the Third Sector on other parts of society Research on impacts is scattered and inconclusive, there is no handbook! Stakeholders know from experience which impacts that are most significant for social, economic, and cultural development

3. Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility. The Third Sector and its interface with other parts of society

4. Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility. Impacts of the third sector? Output: Employment, expenditures, income from different sources, volunteering, membership Impacts: Social, economic, cultural  Wellbeing and quality of life  Innovation  Civic engagement, advocacy  Economic impacts, local community development  Human resources Impact on society at local and central level? Impact on individuals: Volunteers, employees, participants, donors, clients, users? Positive and negative effects?

5. Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility. Discussion What specific types of impacts does the Third Sector have under each of these headlines?  Wellbeing and quality of life  Innovation  Civic engagement, advocacy  Economic impacts, local community development  Human resources  Other?  Are there any particular impacts on the EU-level? Brainstorming in pairs or small groups Summary discussion in plenary: Generate a list of priority consensus indicators

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