Redefining Value.
Social Value US is the United States’ associate network of Social Value International – a network of 4,000+ members and professionals across 26 national and regional networks in more than 65 countries and growing – working to change the way society accounts for value to create a world with greater wellbeing for all.
Meet our community.
Our members are asset owners, investors, accountants, non-profit professionals, environmental professionals, academics, economists, evaluators, sociologists, policymakers, and more, all committed to changing the way society accounts for value.
When I transitioned into a career in impact, the first thing I did was seek out community. I was very lucky to find a community in SV US: peers I could learn from and collaborate with, and methodologies and best practices I could incorporate into my own work.
What we choose to measure says a lot about what we value. I believe that meaningful change starts with listening to people, understanding their experiences, and allowing those perspectives to shape how we define success. That’s what excites me about social value and being part of Social Value US, which is a community that shares this commitment.
SVUS as part of the Social Value International family is critical as it provides a national resource for social impact measurement knowledge, training, and methodology.
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Join our community today.
Individual Volunteer Member
$5 USD/year
Choose if you want to volunteer a few hours a year in return for a discount on membership fees
SubscribeIndividual Member
$70 USD/year
Choose if you want the standard membership that gives all the basic benefits to an individual.
SubscribeIndividual Champion Member
$140 USD/year
Choose if you want to champion the work of SV US through support at a higher membership fee.
SubscribeOrganization Standard Membership
$350 USD/year
Have your organization recognized and your team connected through Social Value US membership.
SubscribeOrganization Champion Membership
$1,400 USD/year
Allow an unlimited number of people from your organization to join, and have your logo featured on SV US materials.
SubscribeJOINT MEMBER NETWORK
As a Joint Member Network with Social Value International, SV US members are automatically members of SVI and have access to all the benefits of membership with SVI. You’re part of a global community of 4,000+ professionals across 26 networks spanning more than 65 countries, strengthening our collective impact on social value measurement and policy.
You can find the full list of benefits for Organizational Members and Individual Members at these links.
Engage with us through our LinkedIn group.
Organizational Members
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Social Value Principles
At the core of our work are The Seven Principles of Social Value that were defined and are stewarded by our parent organization, Social Value International (SVI). These principles, and the methods of social value analysis and social return on investment analysis, are informed by the disciplines noted above and have been developed and implemented by SVI in consultation with hundreds of members worldwide. The Principles provide the necessary building blocks for anyone who wants to make decisions that take a wider definition of value into account in order to increase equality, improve wellbeing and increase environmental sustainability. They are generally accepted social accounting principles:
1
Involve stakeholders
Inform what gets measured and how this is measured and valued in an account of social value by involving stakeholders.
2
Understand what changes
Articulate how change is created and evaluate this through evidence gathered, recognizing positive and negative changes as well as those that are intended and unintended.
3
Value the things that matter
Making decisions about allocating resources between different options needs to recognize the values of stakeholders. Value refers to the relative importance of different outcomes. It is informed by stakeholders’ preferences.
4
Only include what is material
Determine what information and evidence must be included in the accounts to give a true and fair picture, such that stakeholders can draw reasonable conclusions about impact.
5
Do not over-claim
Only claim the value that activities are responsible for creating.
6
Be transparent
Demonstrate the basis on which the analysis may be considered accurate and honest, and show that it will be reported to and discussed with stakeholders.
7
Verify the result
Ensure appropriate independent assurance.
Learning
Training
Social Value US offers four standard trainings and tailored trainings upon request.
- Social Return on Investment Accredited Training
- SROI Accredited Practitioner Training
- EFIKO Accredited Practitioner Training
- Skilled Impact Analysis Training
Accreditation
The Professional Pathway is a three-level professional qualification for those looking to understand, measure and report on social value.
- Level 1: Social Value Associate
- Level 2: Accredited Practitioner
- Level 3: Advanced Practitioner
Custom Social Value Training
Interested in a custom Social Value training? Give us some more information and we’ll reach out!
- IMM Basics
- Impact reporting
- Skilled Analysis
- Accredited Practitioner
- Other
News & Events
2025
Global Growth
SVI membership reached 4,000+ people across 65 countries worldwide, strengthening our collective impact on social value measurement globally.
NOV
19
Bringing SROI to Nonprofit Leadership
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET · SV US Member Meeting with John Byrnes
SEP
2025
JAN
2025
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