We have developed this time line to allow those interested a chance to learn about the development of the SROI methodology and the history of Social Value UK, formerly The SROI Network. ;xNLx;;xNLx;The timeline is continuing to be developed and most dates are estimated within their year.;xNLx;;xNLx;Use the arrow keys to navigate.
In 1997,REDF's effort to track and analyze the impact of seven San Francisco Bay area nonprofit organizations and their twenty-three social purposeenterprises began. Employing individuals with a range of disadvantages, the enterprises serve a dual purpose: to provide market-driven goods and services to customers, and to provide a supportive training and work environment for individuals who wish to improve their lives. They developed an SROI approach to assess the impact versus cost of these social purpose enterprises.
Analyzing the Value of Social Purpose Enterprise Within a Social Return on Investment Framework
Report released on REDF's findings as they develop and test the SROI Methodology.
Working Group consisting of Jed Emmerson, Jeremy Nicholls, Sara Olsen, Stephanie Robertson and Peter Scholten come together to initiate an SROI Framework document
The European Social Return on Investment Network is founded
Measuring social impact: the foundation of social return on investment (SROI) released by nef
Initiated in 2004 The SROI Framework document is published
Written by Peter Sholten, Jeremy Nicholls, Sara Olsen and Brett Galimidi and published by Lenthe publishers
nef release their DIY guide to SROI. Authors: Jeremy Nicholls, Susan Mackenzie and Alibeth Somers
The SROI Network is formed with 160 members
