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Roundtable on Social Impact Investing in Health 16 February 2016 Susan Pascoe AM Commissioner Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission susan.pascoe@acnc.gov.au Social Impact Bonds: The buck stops at the board
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A SHARED UNDERSTANDING Don’t assume we all understand the model; Understand the roles and the aspirations of the participants; Understand the attitude of the Regulator
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SOCIAL FINANCE IN AUSTRALIA Solving wicked problems needs resourcing; Resources of government and philanthropy not enough; Social Impact Bonds are a new tool in the box.
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WHAT DOES THE REGULATOR THINK?
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PROFIT IS OK Not for Profit has a principal purpose other than profit; Profit can be a means to a charitable purpose; Keep the focus on the purpose but use profit as a means to an end
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WHAT ABOUT GOVERNMENT? Charities can work with others to achieve purpose; Government and Private investment and NFPs can work together; Don’t compromise your purpose
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The Board must be in control; Custodians of purpose; Stewards of assets; Mitigators of risk; Sentries of Solvency Diligent and Careful
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www.acnc.gov.au/contact Phone: Call 13 ACNC (13 22 62) weekdays 9am-6pm AEST. Email: advice@acnc.gov.au advice@acnc.gov.au Fax: 1300 232 569 Thank you.
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