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Ask the Expert!

Ask the Experts series are Q&A conversations with experts from various fields of knowledge and practice in the social investment space. Spearheaded by the AVPN Academy, the series is an opportunity for learners and practitioners to directly ask renowned experts about how they could further their impact work.
The Ask The Experts (ATE) series is a virtual programme that brings together practitioners , and learners from Asia for a better understanding of various topics on social investment by directly learning from experts. Hosted by the AVPN Academy, this series of Q&A conversations aims to line up renowned experts from around the region to answer the most difficult IMM questions that you may have.

Upcoming Session with Mike McCrelles

How do you integrate impact management with financial management, when their methodologies are not designed to be interoperable? Mike McCrelles of Impact Frontiers will answer questions on impact-financial integration, creative decision-making, and how investors can make more informed decisions that consider financial, social and environmental results.

About the Expert

Mike is Founder and Executive Director of Impact Frontiers, a peer learning and market-building collaboration supporting investors in pioneering new ways to integrate impact alongside financial risk and return in investment practices. Mike served concurrently as Head of Investor Collaboration at the Impact Management Project from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, Mike was Head of Impact at Root Capital. He holds an MBA and an MPA in International Development from Harvard University, as well as a BA from Yale University.

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How to Join the Sessions:

  • Register for the first session
  • Go through the pre-reads (IMM modules and resources library)
  • Post three questions on the Ask the Experts forum on the AVPN Academy platform that you want the expert to answer
  • Attend the session and get your answers
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Frequently Asked Questions

This program does not consist of only a webinar. Participants registering for this program are invited to the AVPN Academy to access the IMM videos and knowledge repository, where learning is self-paced. The participants then post questions on the discussion forum where there are avenues of peer learning. The questions can also be posted anonymously. The participants then participate in the live webinar where a renowned IMM expert answers their questions. 

As a bonus, the participants have the opportunity of meeting the expert for a follow-on conversation if they undertake an independent self-diagnosis that will be shared in the first session.

This live session with the expert will only be a question and answer session. Unlike a webinar where participants have the last 5-10mins to ask a question, this live session is fully dedicated to Q&A. The chances of participants getting the answers to their questions are higher here than in a regular webinar.

Previous Session #1 and Session #2: Ask The Expert with Jeremy Nicholls

Jeremy Nicholls, Assurance Framework Lead for the UNDP SDG Impact Standards, will answer questions on SDG Impact Standards and how these can be used into different investments. He will also hold a follow-on session with participants that undertake the independent self-diagnosis that will be shared in the first ‘Ask The Experts’ session.

About the Expert

Jeremy Nicholls is the Assurance Framework Lead for the UNDP SDG Impact Standards. He is an ambassador for the Capitals Coalition (a global collaboration to integrate sustainability into business decision making), a member of Accounting for Sustainability’s Expert Panel and chairs the project team for ISO 37005, selecting, creating and using indicators for governing bodies. He originally qualified as a chartered accountant, including time as the Finance Director for Tanzania Railways. What are you waiting for? Register and meet Jeremy!

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Source: Council of Foundations

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Source: EVPA, 2018

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Adapted from: Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

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