- December 15, 2014
At the Speed of Trust – Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed the power of trust in collective impact, speaking from my personal experience in…
- December 12, 2014
2014’s Top Collective Impact Resources
We’re excited to share with you some of the “top” reads for the year from the Collective Impact Forum--the…
- December 11, 2014
Collective Impact in Neighborhood Revitalization Part 1: Engagement and Building Trust
There are many urban neighborhoods and small rural communities whose “better days” are a distant memory. Revitalizing these locations…
- December 9, 2014
At the Speed of Trust – Part 1
We hear a lot about the five conditions of collective impact (CI); however, the more I’m exposed to CI…
- November 24, 2014
Don’t Talk to Me about “Driving” Social Change
I recently met with the former head of a major pharmaceutical company to talk about improving the lives of…
Tackling Complex Social Problems through Collective Impact
What is collective impact?
How Public Policy Can Support Collective Impact
Drawing on interviews with policymakers, extensive secondary research, and their own experiences in the policy sphere, the authors identified…
- November 6, 2014
Relearning the Two-Step of Conversation and Meeting
An earlier version of this essay was first posted to Philanthropy Northwest.Paul Schmitz’s recent essay makes a strong case…
Too Much Collective, Too Little Impact: Aligning Multiple Initiatives in One Community
The growth of collective impact initiatives around the country gives rise to this dilemma:
- October 28, 2014
Four Insights on How Collective Impact, Community Engagement & Racial Equity Intersect
This essay was originally posted to Living Cities' blog on July 24, 2014.At Living Cities, we spend a lot…
- 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…
- October 23, 2014
View from the Summit 2014
A brief overview of key ideas emerging from the Collective Impact Summit organized by the Tamarack Institute in Toronto,…
- October 20, 2014
Empowering Emerging Leaders: An Interview with Shape Up Somerville
Shape Up Somerville, along with its partners – Groundwork Somerville (GWS), Somerville Community Health Agenda (SCHA), and The Welcome…
- October 10, 2014
Snapshots from the Summit 2014 – Day 4
Day 4 of the Collective Impact Summit in Toronto this week brings with it more deep learning and engagement.…
- October 9, 2014
Snapshots from the Summit 2014 – Day 3
Day 3 of the Collective Impact Summit in Toronto brings with it more great discussions and learnings. I’m happy…
- October 8, 2014
Snapshots from the Summit 2014- Day 2
We're now into day 2 of the Collective Impact Summit in Toronto this week, and I am very happy…
- October 8, 2014
Snapshots from the Summit 2014 – Day 1
While "on the ground" at the Collective Impact Summit in Toronto this week, I'm happy to share quick highlights…
- October 6, 2014
What Keeps Steering Committee Members Coming to Meetings? (Hint: F-words!)
What makes collective impact steering committee meetings a priority for leaders who juggle myriad commitments? In my opinion, F-words…
- October 1, 2014
Building Civic Confidence
In May, 2014 I attended the Catalyzing Large Scale Change: The Funder’s Role in Collective Impact convening that was…
