IRIS+ | Education

IRIS+ is the generally accepted system for measuring, managing, and optimizing impact.

Webinars

Webinars

IRIS+ webinars are hosted on an ongoing basis. Webinars touch on both general Getting Started topics as well as specific topics like IRIS+ and the five dimensions of impact. 

Watch past webinars

Recordings of past webinars and presentation slides are accessible below.

  • October 27, 2020

    Navigating Impact Project Launch: Climate Change Mitigation Theme

    On October 27, 2020, the GIIN, along with partner Ceres, launched the Climate Change Mitigation theme within the Navigating Impact Project, which draws on the collective knowledge and experience of a diverse set of 180+ stakeholders to help investors select impact strategies and adopt recommended sets of metrics that track performance toward their goals. This webinar highlights what is in this new theme and how it can be applied. Hosted by Amit Bouri and Lissa Glasgo of the GIIN and Lindsey White and Dazzle Bhujwala of Ceres, the session featured speakers Andrew Collins of SFERS and MaryKate Bullen of New Forests, with support from Kellen Dorio (GIIN).

  • September 23, 2020

    Navigating Impact Project Launch Webinar: Quality Jobs Theme

    On September 23, 2020, the GIIN -- joined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) -- launched the Quality Jobs theme within the Navigating Impact Project, which draws on the collective knowledge and experience of a diverse set of 150+ stakeholders to help investors select impact strategies and adopt recommended sets of metrics that track performance toward their goals. This webinar highlights what is in this new theme and how it can be applied. Hosted by Amit Bouri and Lissa Glasgo of the GIIN and Monica Marino, Patricia Richter, and Matt Ripley of the ILO, speakers included Vidya Chandy of Chiratae Ventures and Sam Lacey of CDC Group.

  • September 16, 2020

    New IRIS+ Functionality: The IRIS+ List Feedback Webinar

    On September 16, 2020, the GIIN team invited IRIS+ Working Group members to share their feedback for the development of the IRIS+ List, a new functionality that will drive greater transparency and rigor of IMM practice.

  • August 19, 2020

    IRIS+ Webinar: Key Findings of the 2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey

    On August 19th, 2020, the GIIN's IRIS+ and Research teams hosted a webinar on the results of the 2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey, with a special focus on Impact Measurement and Management (IMM).

  • July 16, 2020

    How Investors Integrate IRIS+ into their IMM Practices (with LeapFrog and responsAbility)

    On July 16, 2020, the GIIN hosted a discussion with investors Leapfrog and responsAbility Investments AG about how they are integrating IRIS+ into their IMM practices. Roshni Bandesha shared how LeapFrog has integrated IRIS+ along the investment lifecycle, and Paul Hailey shared how responsAbility has developed an impact rating applying the IRIS+ methodology and concept.

  • May 19, 2020

    How Enterprises Use IRIS+

    On May 19, 2020, the GIIN hosted a webinar discussion with Belissa Rojas (Project X), Maria Laura Tinelli (Acrux Partners), and Alejandra Rossi (Socialab). on examples of how enterprises around the world are using IRIS+.

  • April 29, 2020

    How to Use IRIS+ to Integrate Stakeholder Voice

    In April 2020, the GIIN hosted a lively discussion with Tris Lumley (NPC) and Kat Harrison (60 decibels) on practical ways to listen to and incorporate stakeholder voice into decision-making.

  • February 11, 2020

    How to Use IRIS+ for Impact Due Diligence (with Pacific Community Ventures)

    On February 11, 2020, the GIIN hosted an IRIS+ Webinar with Pacific Community Ventures (PCV). During this one-hour webinar, speakers from the GIIN and PCV shared information about using IRIS+ for impact due diligence.

  • January 30, 2020

    How to Use IRIS+ for Data Collection (with CDC Group)

    On January 30, 2020, the GIIN hosted an IRIS+ Webinar with CDC Group. During this one-hour webinar, speakers from the GIIN and CDC Group shared information about using IRIS+ for Data Collection.

  • December 13, 2019

    Impact Measurement & Management with a Gender Lens

    On December 13, 2019, the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) hosted a webinar with SEAF and the GIIN to highlight what gender lens investing is, what tools exist to measure progress toward gender lens goals, and examples of investors investing in gender lens projects.

  • November 7, 2019

    Navigating Impact Project Launch: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Theme

    On November 7, 2019, the GIIN, in partnership with Water.org and WaterEquity, launched the Navigating Impact Project theme for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).

  • November 6, 2019

    IRIS+ In Practice: A Discussion with Nuveen

    A joint discussion with Nuveen and social impact advisor Jane Reisman about how Nuveen uses IRIS+ to inform its impact measurement and management practice.