Few programmes in Europe are focused on the link between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development. The Social Impact Manager project proposes a complementary and innovative approach to CSR emphasising the social impact dimension of a company that intends to nurture and expand the link with its community of people and stakeholders.
We can roughly define the Social Impact Manager as a hybrid figure between a Corporate Social Responsibility Manager and a Community Development Officer.
SIM lies on the assumption that companies need communities, and communities need companies.
Few programmes in Europe are focused on the link between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development. The Social Impact Manager project proposes a complementary and innovative approach to CSR emphasising the social impact dimension of a company that intends to nurture and expand the link with its community of people and stakeholders.
We can roughly define the Social Impact Manager as a hybrid figure between a Corporate Social Responsibility Manager and a Community Development Officer.
SIM lies on the assumption that companies need communities, and communities need companies.
SIM will be developed through four main phases and tested in five different EU countries: Italy, Austria, Greece, Croatia and France.
| Phase | Time | Activities | Output |
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“You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.”
The role of a SIM is characterised by the ability to facilitate collaboration between companies and their local communities, fostering community resilience. The main aim of the SIM project is to empower European companies to assume a more significant role in addressing contemporary societal issues. Learn more by downloading the brochure.
