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Request for Proposals for a Backbone Organization
This is a request for proposals (RFP) for the identification of a backbone organization.
Advancing Racial Equity through Community Engagement in Collective Impact
Tackling racial inequalities head on is critical to dramatically improving results for low-income people.
Towards a Better Place: A Conversation about Promising Practice in Place-Based Philanthropy
“Place-based” initiatives, which 20 years ago may have been called “comprehensive community initiatives,” bring much needed resources to struggling communities.
Putting Community in Collective Impact
There is a growing concern that the robust notions of community can sometimes be left out of collective impact discussions and implementation efforts.
It’s About the Community: Why Community Engagement and Process Matter in Collective Impact
Collective impact efforts are often discussed in terms of organizations or sectors, such as business, nonprofit, government, and philanthropy.
Sample Strategies for Pursuing a Common Agenda
These strategies were developed for a collective impact effort focused on improving health outcomes in a large U.S. city.