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The Collective Impact Forum is a nonprofit initiative that is here to help communities collaborate to reach their goals. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/
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...
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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...
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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!
September 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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...
September 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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...
August 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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...
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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...
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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...
August 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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...
July 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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_...
July 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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...
May 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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...
May 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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...
April 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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...
April 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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...
March 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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...
March 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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...
February 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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...
February 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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...
February 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Big news! We are excited to announce the session lineup for the 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit! collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsumm...
February 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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)
January 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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...
December 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM
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!
December 5, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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...
December 2, 2024 at 7:21 PM
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...
November 22, 2024 at 12:21 AM