The Canadian Social Value Exchange (#SVCANEX) is an ongoing series of gatherings for members, thought leaders and practitioners across the breadth of the social value community.
Every day, momentum grows around topics exploring the need to change the way the world accounts for value; in decision-making, in reporting, and within sustainability strategies. Join us in this important exchange as we strive to address inequality, to achieve the sustainable development goals, and to enable greater well-being for all.
We were delighted to have a conversation with three seasoned social value practitioners:
- Melek De-Wint, Independent Social Impact and Impact Management Consultant
- Dan Kershaw, Executive Director of the Furniture Bank
- Scott Richter, the Business and Innovation Manager in the Parks and Recreation Department, City of Medicine Hat
Between them, they brought a wide range of experience in impact measurement and management and illustrated the applicability of SROI to vastly different contexts. They shared first-hand experiences, valuable takeaways, and insights into overcoming challenges while conducting SROI studies.
This was the first in a new series of Practitioner Gatherings that is shaped by the needs and interests of SVC members as well as SROI, social value and impact management practitioners.
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On May 31, Rosemarie Powell made compelling cases for the social and economic value that is created through Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and the need to enshrine social procurement in all publicly funded contracts.
Time for a social value act for Canada?
On April 26, Keith Taylor, the Executive Director of DUCA Impact Lab, joined us for a fascinating conversation about Impact Lab initiatives to provide credit to Canadians who are currently not eligible to access mainstream banking options.
The discussion highlighted the value of the economic and social impact that such relief from predatory loans can deliver for individuals, households, and communities.
Gender empowerment has driven all of Bonnie’s work — from establishing a social enterprise that supports marginalized women across Asia and Africa to founding a consultancy that promotes diversity within impact investing.
SROI (social return on investment) training has shaped her international career, how she conducts impact measurement and stakeholder engagement projects, and has enabled her to speak truth to powerful institutions.
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Sean Wilshire spoke about transforming your organization through decision making, this webinar which took place on March 1st, 2023. Click here to see the full webinar.
The Social Value Matters 2022, which took place on October 24th-25th, 2022. Click here to see the past agenda and speakers.
The Canadian Social Value Exchange, which took place on July 8, 2021. Click here to see the past agenda, speakers and recordings