- June 20, 2019
Envisioning a “New Normal”: Systems-Based Approaches for Achieving the Next Generation of Development Goals
International development is in the midst of a sea change, broadening from a general focus on project-based outcomes to…
Shifting Mental Models to Advance Systems Change webinar
Following up on the earlier webinar "The Six Conditions of Systems Change," join the discussion Shifting Mental Models to…
- June 14, 2019
Advancing Equity, Justice, and a Culture of Collaboration: Insights from the 2019 Collective Impact Convening
Collective impact practitioners have an insatiable appetite for tools, case studies, and other actionable resources on the “how” of…
2020 Collective Impact Virtual Convening
-Join us as we go virtual this May 6-8 for the 2020 Collective Impact Convening.
- April 26, 2019
Inside Funder-Intermediary-Evaluator Partnerships: Three Cases
By Meg Long and Clare NolanFunders who have ambitious goals to change large systems often create partnerships with intermediaries…
- April 25, 2019
2019 Collective Impact Convening Resource List
We're just a few weeks away from the 2019 Collective Impact Convening in Chicago. Before the big event, we…
Champions for Change 2019
-A strong backbone team - staff dedicated to guiding a cross-sector group of stakeholders toward a common goal -…
- February 15, 2019
Creating Consensus with Targeted Universalism
A collaborative effort, driven by a diverse group of stakeholders united behind a common goal, can serve as a…
Getting to Yes: How to Generate Consensus for Targeted Universalism
Originally developed by professor and critical race scholar john a. powell, targeted universalism is an approach to change management…
- January 30, 2019
Building a Framework for Change
This article is cross-posted from Tamarack's January 2019 issue of Engage!Collective impact (CI), a framework for influencing systems change,…
The Six Conditions of Systems Change (Virtual Coffee)
For many organizations and individuals, the concept of systems change is difficult to grasp and even more challenging to…
- January 9, 2019
The Role of Technology in Social Change: Lessons from the Field
The role of technology in social efforts has grown over the past several years. With the advancement of technological…
- December 21, 2018
Social Change: Top Resources of 2018
As we close out the year, we’re excited to share with you 2018’s most popular resources from the Collective…
Prioritizing Feedback Loops Lessons from Funders and Grantee Partners
By developing and closing feedback loops with grantees and community partners, funders can discover actionable insights, and build trust…
Aligning Partners in Collective Impact (Virtual Coffee)
The success of a collective impact initiative is often tied to the success of the partnerships that make up…
- September 26, 2018
Social Change Insights from Our Fourth Annual Survey
Earlier this year, the Collective Impact Forum gathered feedback through its fourth annual survey of members with online profiles.…
How to Sustain Momentum over the Long-term in Collective Impact
Collective impact initiatives timelines are often directly connected with their outcomes and goals.
- 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…
Using Data and Shared Measurement in Collective Impact
Data gathering and shared measurement systems are key elements for collective impact initiatives to better understand and assess their…
