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Collective Voices
Collective Impact Forum staff, partners, and guest contributors share the latest learning, innovations, and stories from the field.
- October 9, 2026
Our Annual Convening Is Changing In 2027
Since 2014, the Collective Impact Forum’s annual convenings have brought together thousands of changemakers to learn, share experiences, and strengthen their c…
- September 25, 2026
Leadership That Heals: What We Learned from the Collective Leadership Advancing Racial Equity (CLARE) Pilot
In 2025, the Collective Impact Forum launched the Collective Leadership Advancing Racial Equity (CLARE) program, a year-long leadership development experience …
- July 1, 2026
Dear CIF: How to Start a New Collective Impact Initiative in Your Community?
“What are some steps to consider if I am interested in starting a new collective impact initiative in my community?”Answered by: Junious Williams, Senior Advis…
- June 24, 2026
Dear CIF: How Do We Turn Big Ideas into a Clear Goal and Strategy?
Question: "A group of community partners has come together with the idea of working collectively but while we have a general agreement on direction, we are hav…
- June 3, 2026
Dear CIF: How to Navigate Leadership Transitions within a Collaborative?
Question: "We keep having so much leadership transition at key partner organizations. What advice do you have for mitigating the impact of these transitions?"A…
- December 22, 2025
Introducing the Backbone Leaders Learning Lab: A New Space for Collaborative Leaders
Across the country, people who lead place-based collaborations tell us the same thing: this work matters, but it is also hard. Backbone leaders help partners s…