What Social Value Canada does

Social Value Canada (SVC), established in 2012 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a private, member-supported professional network organization that operates as the Canadian affiliate of Social Value International. Its stated mission is to advance Social Value principles, Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodology, and impact management, valuation, and reporting across Canadian practitioners and organizations. The organization serves individual practitioners, non-profit and charity organizations, private sector firms, public sector bodies, and students seeking professional development in impact measurement.

SVC's core product surface is educational and credentialing rather than software-based. It delivers the SVI Professional Pathway through structured training programs: "Social Value & SROI: The Foundations" (Level 1 Practitioner Training, from $325), Level 2 Accreditation Training ($750–$2,250 by tier), and the Level 1 Practitioner Exam ($335), all built around the Eight Principles of Social Value and the SROI methodology. Recurring programs include SVC Connects member discussions, SVI Global Coffee Chats, Community Networking Sessions, and introductory sessions on Social Value and the Professional Pathway. Technology is a delivery substrate (Squarespace website, Zoom for live training, Eventbrite for registration, Salesforce for internal administration) rather than a proprietary product.

Commercially, SVC monetizes through three streams: annual membership subscriptions (individual from $40/year; organizational from $341/year with tiered non-profit, public-sector, and for-profit pricing; affiliate at $0 for network reciprocity), transactional training and examination fees, and event registration. Distribution is primarily domestic and self-service via socialvalue-canada.org, augmented by reciprocal access through SVI's 26 global affiliate networks. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and operates with a small secretariat; there is no disclosed outside equity or venture funding.

Name

Social Value Canada

Legal name

Social Value Canada

Website

https://socialvalue-canada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Social Value Canada is a Calgary-based professional network and training organization that delivers accredited Social Return on Investment (SROI) and impact management training, certification, and membership services to Canadian practitioners, non-profits, corporations, and public sector bodies as the Canadian affiliate of Social Value International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions for individuals, organizations, and affiliate networks. Individual memberships from $40/year, organizational memberships starting at $341/year, with affiliate membership at $0.00 for network-to-network collaboration.
2. Training and Certification Courses: Revenue from Level 1 Practitioner Training (from $325), Level 2 Accreditation Training (from $750 to $2,250 depending on member/organization type), and practitioner certification exams ($335). Course pricing varies by membership status and organizational category.
3. Event Registration: Fees from webinars, SVC Connects sessions, and member gatherings. Some introductory sessions are free while others require registration through Eventbrite or direct email signup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Social Value Canada operates a professional membership network that delivers accredited training courses, practitioner certification examinations, and member events focused on social value, Social Return on Investment (SROI), and impact management. Offerings include a Level 1 Practitioner Training (Foundations), a Level 2 Accreditation Training, the Level 1 Practitioner Exam, and ongoing member events such as SVC Connects and SVI Global Coffee Chats. Membership is offered across Individual, Organizational, and Affiliate tiers, with pricing tied to sector and organization size.

Product overview

Social Value Canada operates as a professional network and certification organization offering a portfolio of training courses, practitioner examinations, and membership programs. The core educational offerings include Social Value & SROI: The Foundations (Level 1 Practitioner Training), Level 2 Accreditation Training, and the Level 1 Practitioner Exam, all aligned with Social Value International's three-tiered Professional Pathway. The organization also provides recurring member events including SVC Connects, SVI Global Coffee Chats, and Community Networking Sessions, plus introductory sessions on Social Value and the Professional Pathway. Membership tiers (Individual, Organizational, and Affiliate) provide access to events, training discounts, and connections to the global SVI network spanning 60+ countries. The company does not offer a software platform or technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Value & SROI: The Foundations (Level 1 Practitioner Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fedcap UK achieved 31% Social Value Return on Investment (SV-ROI) against a 25% target, demonstrating quantifiable value creation through Social Value methodology application.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Social Value InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVC is the Canadian joint-member network of Social Value International, the global body convening Social Value practitioners across 26 affiliate networks in 60+ countries. SVI sets the international standards for Social Value Principles, SROI methodology, and the Professional Pathway for practitioner accreditation. SVC enables Canadian members to connect and engage internationally in alignment with their specific interests and priorities.
• Social Value USflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVC collaborates with Social Value US on member discussions and events that advance social value practice. Notable collaboration includes joint SVC Connects sessions and collaborative discussions between Canadian and US practitioners, with Sienna Jackson from SV US co-moderating sessions.
• Social Value Aotearoa (New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVC collaborates with Social Value Aotearoa (New Zealand), particularly in sharing experiences on Social Value movement development. Jo Nicholson's work in change management contributed to SVA's development.
• Social Value MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVC joined with colleagues from Social Value Malaysia for sessions exploring how Social Value, SROI, SDG Impact Standards, and SVC/SVI initiatives come together. Interview series conducted with Jonathan Choo from Social Value Malaysia.
• Social Value International - Standards CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVI Standards Committee hosts technical Q&A sessions where SVC members participate. The committee supports application of SVI's Principles and Standards, with sessions covering methodology, training, and assurance processes for Social Value practitioners.
• DUCA Impact LabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSVC hosted conversation with Keith Taylor, Executive Director of DUCA Impact Lab, about initiatives providing credit to Canadians outside mainstream banking options and the social/economic impact of relief from predatory loans.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SASB Foundation (now part of IFRS): Industry-specific sustainability accounting standards body, now consolidated into the ISSB under IFRS Foundation. Represents the financial-standardization pathway that competes with SROI-style social value accounting.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Large sustainability consultancy advising global corporates on ESG strategy, social impact, and stakeholder engagement. Overlaps in corporate impact measurement training and advisory, though BSR is a consultancy rather than a member network.
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): Most widely adopted sustainability reporting standards body. Represents the mainstream alternative to SVI/SROI methodology for organizations reporting on social and environmental impact to stakeholders.

Direct peers

• Social Value International: The global parent network that SVC affiliates with; sets international standards for Social Value Principles, SROI methodology, and the Professional Pathway that SVC delivers in Canada. Most directly comparable organization.
• Social Value UK: Original UK Social Value network and originator of the SROI methodology. Operates the same professional network/training/certification model in the UK, with the same SVI Professional Pathway structure.
• Social Value US: US affiliate network of Social Value International. SVC explicitly collaborates with Social Value US on joint SVC Connects sessions and shared practitioner content.
• Social Value Aotearoa: New Zealand Social Value affiliate network. SVC collaborates with Social Value Aotearoa on member discussions and shared movement development experiences.
• Social Value Malaysia: Malaysian Social Value affiliate network. SVC has collaborated with Social Value Malaysia on joint sessions exploring Social Value, SROI, and SDG Impact Standards, with cross-network member engagement.

Emerging players

• AccountAbility: Global professional body for sustainability and impact accountability standards (AA1000 series). Competes in the same professional standards/credentialing space as SVC, with broader coverage of ESG and accountability frameworks.
• Impact Management Platform: Consortium of impact investors and standards-setters that built consensus on impact management norms. Represents an alternative standardization pathway that could compete with SVI's methodology for practitioner mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/19026115

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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