- November 29, 2021
Reflections on Collective Impact, 10 Years Later
This week, the Collective Impact Forum is pleased to launch the series Collective Impact, 10 Years Later a sponsored…
- November 11, 2021
Redefining Collective Impact
The year 2021 marks 10 years since the publication of the article “Collective Impact” in Stanford Social Innovation Review,…
- March 12, 2020
Avoiding Pitfalls with the Collective Impact Principles of Practice
No two collective impact initiative are the same … that of course is the reality of working to make…
- September 7, 2018
To Go Further, Get Serious About Organization Culture
We’ve all witnessed the importance of culture in organizations. Many leaders have seen their efforts fall apart because their…
- August 29, 2018
Making Meetings Work
One of the five core tenets or conditions of collective impact is “Continuous Communication,” which usually means meetings, lots…
- April 17, 2016
Collective Impact Principles of Practice: Putting Collective Impact into Action
We have been inspired watching the field of collective impact progress over the past five years, as thousands of…
- January 26, 2016
Burning Questions from the “Getting Started with Collective Impact” Webinar Series
The Collective Impact Forum and FSG recently co-hosted a 3-part webinar series, “Getting Started with Collective Impact.” This series…
- September 15, 2015
Is Collective Impact the Right Approach?
No one can deny that collective impact as a core concept has caught the nonprofit field by storm. Everywhere…
- August 3, 2015
Three Lessons on How Collective Impact Lands in Places
At Living Cities, we spend a lot of time reflecting on our work. We have committed to the idea…
- January 20, 2015
How Well Does Grantmaking Practice Support Collective Impact?
Findings from a national studyThe five conditions for collective impact offer guidance not only for collective impact initiatives but…
- October 27, 2014
Finding the Right Size for Impact: Geographic Boundaries in Collective Impact
Dr. Larry Rand, Principal Investigator for the UCSF Preterm Birth Initiative, took the podium in front of a large…
- October 23, 2014
The Culture of Collective Impact
“It took a lot of time to build trust. People had distrust for years. You can’t undo that in…
- September 16, 2014
Reflecting on the Role of Grantmakers
Grantmakers are critical partners in collective impact efforts. More than just funders, grantmakers can help catalyze connections and lay…
- August 21, 2014
Which Form of Collaboration is Best for You?
Increasingly, grantmakers and nonprofits understand that collaboration is critical for social change. One form of collaboration, collective impact is…
- May 14, 2014
The Types of Problems Suited for Collective Impact
I am often asked – should we adopt a collective impact approach in our work? While we have seen…
- April 21, 2014
Four “Keep it Real” Insights About Applying the Principles of Collective Impact
This essay was originally posted to Living Cities' The Catalyst on April 1, 2014.In recent years, data driven cross-sector…
