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by Rebecca Harvey · Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
What is the social value agenda? The social value agenda is about building the skills and tools in every sector that will address inequality, reduce climate change, and build better well-being for all. This year’s international Social Value Matters 2020 conference will bring together the most current thought leaders on social value who are working on concrete solutions already in practice in communities across the globe. The discussion, networking and collaboration at this year’s conference is designed for everyone interested in learning how to address inequality and reverse climate change in a more meaningful, demonstrable way. We’re convening the conference from Canada this
by Clare Bentley · Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Impact Square have joined Social Value International as organisational members. Impact Square is a professional organisation dedicated to impact business, conducting research with expertise about the mechanism between “impact” and “business” and implementing a variety of projects as practical businesses. Since 2010, it has carried out a range of consulting and research projects with regard to CSR, CSV, NPO and international development, and impact evaluation. At the same time, it has deliberated on the growth of social ventures and collaborated with diverse social ventures in the form of business partnering or collocating, co-founding, operating and investing. Founded in 2010, Impact
by Clare Bentley · Monday, October 9th, 2017
2017 is the tenth anniversary of Social Value International and Social Value UK. A lot has happened in ten years. This blog is to celebrate all we’ve achieved as a community and look to the what we have coming next. ‘We have come a long way in ten years. But measured against our goals, to change the way the world accounts for value in order to reduce inequality, we still have a long way to go. We’re not quite a difficult teenager but I suspect we’re going to need to become one.’ Jeremy Nicholls, CEO Social Value UK and Social Value
by Clare Bentley · Monday, September 11th, 2017
Today we launch a new linkages paper! Social Value International and The European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) work to help organisations set up impact management systems that are solid and deliver information that is useful to maximise the value for theit stakeholders. The “Impact Management Principles” document links the Social Value Principles to EVPA’s five step process. It is a short guide to what we stand for when we talk about impact measurement and management. It’s a way for practitioners to keep it simple, practical and useful. Free Download
by Clare Bentley · Thursday, August 24th, 2017
IQ Business have joined Social Value International as organisational members. At IQ Business, they believe they are redefining management consulting to be more responsive to the challenges clients face. Whether these challenges can be tackled by leveraging research from IQ Business and partners, assigning IQ teams to design and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to fill a skills gap, they aim to ensure their clients overcome their business challenges. Their goal is to create a culture of accountability for social spend across business, government and NGO sectors. They believe this can be achieved through assessing, measuring and optimising social spend
by Clare Bentley · Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017
At last: an accessible toolkit that guides you step by step to assess your social impact. This hands-on tool considers your available time and what you and your stakeholders really want to know about your impact. Take a look at the Impact Wizard tool: www.impactwizard.eu Curbing poverty. Increasing resilience. Fostering environment-friendly behaviour. For social entrepreneurs, making a social impact is their main drive. Are you working for a better world? Do you find it difficult to explain how your project contributes to societal change? Impact Wizard is a brand new online tool that helps you to do just that. Impact Wizard helps you reflect on,
by Clare Bentley · Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017
Jordan River Foundation have become organisational members of Social Value International. Established in 1995, the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) has been a major player in Jordanian community development, bringing forth over 20 years of experience to local community development, and supporting homegrown solutions that engage communities and address local challenges. Driven by values of social justice, impactful interventions to alleviate poverty, and empowering the community with a focus on women and youth, JRF implements various programmes to achieve its mission of transforming Jordanian communities. The Child Safety Program (JRCSP) and the Community Empowerment Program (JRCEP), together with the Training and Consultation
by Social Value International Team · Monday, June 5th, 2017
Susan Balet, a consultant specialising in social impact measurement, offers her professional and personal insight to the Social Value Matters conference in Istanbul where delegates and speakers from 25 countries gathered to discuss how best to amplify voices, inspire change and maximise value.
by Social Value International Team · Monday, May 15th, 2017
Throughout November 2016 Social Value International (SVI) undertook some research to understand how far the Social Value Principles have been understood, adopted and applied in practice. This is part of SVI’s efforts to measure our own impact. A survey was distributed online to current members, expired members and non-members of SVI. This is the third time we have conducted this type of survey and the results are fascinating.
by Social Value International Team · Monday, May 1st, 2017
Newly Accredited Practitioner Yulia Romaschenko from Russia shares her thoughts on becoming an AP!
