Social Value & SROI Training

We’re all in the for-purpose sector to make a positive impact; but how do you know if you’re actually achieving that goal?

Social Value and Social Return on Investment (SROI) is an internationally recognised framework for understanding, measuring and valuing social, economic and environmental outcomes. It is a stakeholder-driven evaluation, blended with cost-benefit analysis, tailored for the social sector.

It not only tells the story of how change is being created – it places a monetary value on that change and compares it against the costs to achieve it.

Learn from leaders in the field

SVA is the premier provider of accredited Social Value and SROI training courses in Australia. We have over fifteen years of unparalleled experience delivering training, providing SROI analyses and reports for clients spanning the social, private, public and philanthropic sectors.

As opinion leaders in the Social Value and SROI space, our work over the last decade has raised the profile of outcomes-based measurement across the Australian for-purpose sector.

Dynamic training from expert practitioners

Our trainings are directed by Simon Faivel, co-Chair of Social Value International, the governing body behind Social Value and SROI, and Founding Chair of SIMNA, the Australian arm of SVI.

Simon brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and passion to help others better understand, measure and value their impact.

Hands-on from day one

These are not a ‘stand and deliver’ courses. Throughout the training you will be learning as you apply the principles to real-life examples that you bring to the table.

Executives, investors, managers, evaluators, consultants and more have applied their new knowledge and understanding immediately to different aspects of their work, from the strategic through to the operational.

Insights and publications

SROI revolution or evolution?

Increased sophistication in valuing outcomes has put SROI at the forefront for how society can better account for what really matters.

Seven pitfalls in outcomes measurement

What are the common things that go wrong when setting up an outcomes measurement approach?

Getting the most out of SROI

How do you choose the best approach to apply the SROI framework, or use its principles?

Extended benefits of an SROI

How can ensure you’re getting all the benefits from an SROI analysis?

Ronald McDonald House Charities

We evaluated RMHC’s programs across Australia using an SROI methodology to determine the socio-economic returns for all stakeholders.

Dept. Prime Minister & Cabinet

We conducted three SROI forecast analyses to understand, estimate and value the impact of Indigenous Broadcasting Services.

What do prior attendees say?

We regularly hear back from past trainees about how beneficial their experience was. In particular we often hear how much they valued applying real-life examples to enhance their learning. Watch the video below to hear about the experiences of some of the attendees at our 2019 training in Melbourne.

Frequently asked questions

History, philosophy and principles of SROI and social value
Practical work on a real-world example
Build an impact map to determine the scope, stakeholders, inputs and outputs of your example
Map, evidence and value your outcomes
Learn about different valuation techniques
Understand the assurance and accreditation requirements
Discuss broader implications of SROI for your work

If you register up to two weeks prior to the first day of training you can secure a 10% discount Early Bird rate. If you work at a not-for-profit organisation, you also receive an additional 25% discount on the training fee for both Standard and Early Bird tickets.

Early Bird: $1,936 / $1,452 (not-for-profit)
Standard: $2,342.56 / $1,597.20 (not-for-profit)

Note: Prices include GST.

To discuss these options, or for any other enquiries, please contact us.

Yes. Our course is accredited by Social Value International and counts towards your accreditation as a social value or SROI practitioner.

No. After this training, you can become an accredited Social Value or SROI practitioner by being a member of Social Value International or an affiliated national network, such as the Social Impact Measurement Network of Australia (SIMNA), and completing a Social Value or SROI analysis and report that is assured by Social Value International.

Social Value International has further information about becoming an accredited Social Value or SROI practitioner.

As a part of the training fee, you will get a one-year membership to SIMNA. This is Australia’s premier network for social impact measurement. You will also gain member access to Social Value International!

Social Value & SROI Training

Learn from leaders in the field

Dynamic training from expert practitioners

Hands-on from day one