Registration is open for the 2026 Collective Impact Action Summit! Join us online Apr 14–16 for keynotes, 30+ learning sessions, and an inspiring community of collaborative leaders. Early-Bird saves you $125 through Dec 31. 👉 collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm...

New on the podcast--In our 100th episode, we talk with Annie Burke (TOGETHER Bay Area) about how the coalition went from near collapse to a thriving network advancing climate resilience and equity in the Bay Area. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how...

Do you have experiences and advice to share with changemakers and collaborators during the next virtual 2026 Collective Impact Action Summit? Share your ideas in our Call for Sessions! Last day to submit ideas is Friday, Oct. 17. collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/2026-ac...

In @npquarterly.bsky.social, CIF advisor Dominique Samari (Kin Consultant Group) examines how deeply rooted personal and organizational patterns, like conflict avoidance and scarcity mindsets, can quietly undermine even the strongest collaborative strategies. nonprofitquarterly.org/the-patterns...

Shout-out to the launch of KIN Consultant Group—a new kind of consulting firm for organizations ready to move beyond surface-level solutions, and led by CIF advisor Dominique Samari! 🌱 kinconsultantgroup.com Dominique is a true shining star and an amazing partner to work with!

Thanks to the @ciforum.bsky.social for inviting our team to this important conversation. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how... #Collaboration #Emergence #SystemsChange

New on the Podcast - We talk with @wearecocreative.bsky.social about what does it look like for a collaborative to balance planned strategies with new and rising needs. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how...

Excited to share this work during these challenging times

Join us on Sept. 8, 2pm-3:30pm ET, for an office hour tutorial on using the Responding to Threats and Challenges Planning Tool. We'll share what to consider when using it to explore how to move forward with your team or partners during uncertain times. fsg.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We are excited to announce our call for session proposals for the next field-wide virtual Collective Impact Action Summit, April 14 – 16, 2026! Visit our site to review the submission guidelines. The submission deadline is Friday, October 17, 2025. collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/2026-ac...

Join us on August 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET for a special live-only webinar geared towards funders and CSR professionals about how to advance your mission during uncertain times. fsg.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In the guide Remaining Focused and Purpose-Led During Uncertainty, FSG and the Collective Impact Forum share a framework with four strategic response domains--Protect, Resist, Build, Bridge--for funders to consider in this moment: Access the tool: www.fsg.org/resource/rem...

🎧 "Building Belonging Through Conversations" podcast from @ciforum.bsky.social - essential listening for fostering genuine connection across different community groups collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/bui... 2/7

New on the podcast! We talk with Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono about what they’ve learned hosting Belonging Conversations, and what factors have been most helpful in creating empathy across community divides. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/bui...

An exciting opportunity to help inform next year's Collective Impact Action Summit!

Let us know your learning priorities with the Shape the 2026 Summit survey! This short survey should take less than 5 minutes. As a thank you for sharing your thoughts, two respondents will be randomly selected to win a free registration to the 2026 Summit! fsg.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Registration Now Open! We're excited to announce that registration is open for our 2025 Essentials for Collective Impact online workshop series! The focus is on skills & knowledge in four key areas that support collective impact and place-based collaboration. www.eventbrite.com/e/essentials...

***Registration closing Monday, June 2 for our online workshop Community Engagement in Collective Impact that will be on June 5. Come join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-c...

New podcast! We talk with E3 Alliance’s founder and former CEO Susan Dawson about her new book and explore the essential skills backbone teams need to effectively influence their collective – especially when they do not hold formal authority. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how...

Join us for our next free virtual office hour on Thursday, May 29 from 3pm-4pm ET where we will be answering questions and offering guidance on how to navigate change within collaborative work during uncertain or tumultuous times. fsg.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

***Upcoming virtual workshop*** We invite you to join us on June 5 for Community Engagement in Collective Impact. This session will explore foundational concepts and practices to help you build stronger, more inclusive engagement engagement efforts. Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-c...

For CIF community members, there's a cool learning opportunity starting this week! The Networks Festival is a 6-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 35+ sessions, all for systems change practitioners, and hosted by colleagues Greaterthan Collective and the Fito Network. Learn more: www.tickettailor.com/events/netwo...

During next week’s 2025 Action Summit, we are hosting a special keynote discussion - Navigating the Now - a candid space to share strategies to help navigate the many challenges that collaboratives are currently facing. We hope you can join us! collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm...

This is the last week to join prior to next week's virtual 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit, 4/29-5/1. Across 40+ learning sessions, we'll gather with changemakers from around the world to re-imagine what is possible for long-term collaboration. collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm...

New on the podcast - We explore how communities heavily reliant on a single industry can come together to diversify and build a more resilient economy. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how...

Are you planning to join the 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit next month? Register by this Friday, April 4, to save $100 with early-bird pricing! collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm... Featuring 40+ sessions over three days, we hope you join us for our biggest event of the year!

Join us for our next free virtual office hour on Tuesday, April 8 from 2pm-3pm ET where we will be answering questions and offering guidance on how to navigate change within collaborative work during uncertain or tumultuous times. fsg.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our podcast has suprassed 100k streams! To celebrate, we are sharing some of our team’s favorite episodes. We hope you check them out, and THANK YOU to all who have listened, recommended, and shared the podcast! We couldn't have reached this without you! collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/celebra...

Registration closes this Friday, March 7 for next week's workshop on managing change, complexity, and conflict. If you are working through complex challenges within your collaborative, we hope you can join us on March 11! www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-m...

In a candid podcast conversation that is both sobering and hopeful, Forum senior advisor Junious Williams talks with Erika Bernabei and Theo Miller (Equity & Results) about this current chaotic time for U.S. collective impact initiatives. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/def...

New on the Podcast: We talk with Melinda Tuan from Fund for Shared Insight about why community listening is so important to achieve effective philanthropy. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/why...

New Resource: Responding to Threats and Challenges Planning Tool, designed so that people can better understand their core commitments and act on them during a rapidly changing environment. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/res...

Registration is now open! If you are working through complex challenges within your collaborative, we encourage you to join us on March 11 for our online workshop Managing Change, Complexity and Conflict. www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-m...

Big news! We are excited to announce the session lineup for the 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit! collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm...

For those seeking facilitation skill-building, this Friday, February 7 is the last day to register for next week's Facilitating Collaborative Meetings online workshop. www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-f...

Back by popular demand! We are excited to host our next Facilitating Collaborative Meetings online workshop this February 11-12. www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-f...

New on the podcast--We explore what are the skills and mindsets necessary to be a backbne leader for a collaborative. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/why... Featuring Dominique Samari and Paul Schmitz (@paulschmitz1.bsky.social‬)

Through conversations with many colleagues despairing the election emerged 10 reflections and recommendations for leading forward, especially to consider how we protect, resist, build, and bridge; maintain our commitments to racial equity and inclusion; and don’t fear advocacy

New Resource: As we move into a new administration in the U.S. later this month, CIF Senior Advisor Paul Schmitz (@paulschmitz1.bsky.social) shares ten reflections and recommendations for collective impact networks to consider. collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/reckoni...

We are delighted to welcome the 20 place-based collaborative leaders who have been selected to participate in the inaugural 2025 Collective Leadership Advancing Racial Equity program. Read more and help us welcome the 2025 CLARE cohort! collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/the-col...

As we close out the year, we want to share our gratitude with you for your continued support and engagement of the Forum’s programs and resources. And as a look back from this year, we're happy to share some of our most popular resources from 2024. collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/gratitu...

For those hoping to join next week's Backbone Leadership is Different workshop, registration closes this Friday, December 13! www.eventbrite.com/e/backbone-l...

Big News! Registration for the virtual 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit is now open! collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm... And we have a special 2024-only discount code. Use code CIAS24OFF before the New Year and get an extra $24 off your registration. We hope you join us!

Friday, Dec. 6 is the last day to register for Collective Power to Transform Systems, an online workshop that explores how collective power, fueled by authentic relationships and shared values, can transform systems and create a more just and equitable world. www.eventbrite.com/e/collective...

New on the podcast - We explore the challenges and opportunities for collaboratives engaging, partnering, and building meaningful relationships with companies to advance social change work. collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/par...

New Virtual Workshop! Join us on December 17 for Backbone Leadership is Different and explore the mindset shifts and skills required to lead a backbone: www.eventbrite.com/e/backbone-l...

The last day to register for next week's virtual workshop "Introduction to Systems Change" is Monday, November 18. This session will introduce a framework for concretely thinking about the different components and strategies for systems change. Come join! www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...

What does it mean to build a movement? In this new podcast episode, we discuss core aspects of movement building with Adaku Utah (Building Movement Project.) Ihttps://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/the-ongoing-practice-of-building-movements-and-solidarity/