One of the hottest trends in the social sector is entering its second decade. The “Collective Impact” movement, first introduced in 2011, has become the go-to model for countless nonprofits, ...

As traditional philanthropic models falter in addressing the complexity of global crises, the emergence of trust networks presents a groundbreaking solution for collective impact through ...

The series “Collective Impact, 10 Years Later” has elevated a range of voices from people catalyzing, implementing, funding, and supporting collective impact work. The series reflects on how the field ...

As we approach the holidays, many are concerned about divisive conversations and disruptive moments at family events and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on mental health, particularly in rural America. These mental health struggles have taken on many forms. Throughout the pandemic, most of us have been ...

Walking into his office, letting my eyes fall on the myriad of photographs with former presidents, innovators and legends, I knew it wouldn’t be any ordinary exchange. Each frame captured a moment in ...

Companies are largely evaluated by their profits and stock price, and it is encouraging to see a growing number hold themselves accountable for their impact on workers, community, and the planet. In ...

“To be truly impactful, any such coalition should be built to put the people and communities most affected in decision-making roles and also focus on policy and systems change.” Collective impact is a ...

Through the Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI), local and regional partners, working with a supportive federal government partner, embraced a collective impact approach to transform their ...

One hypothesis that we are testing is that a cross-sector partnership working collectively to address a complex social problem can change a system. We think that the innovative aspect of the ...