Collective Impact Forum

***New on the podcast, we're exploring the ways collaboratives can partner with companies. https://lnkd.in/guMZ3jcs Companies can be a critical partner in collective impact work. However, working with companies can pose unique challenges, from understanding how to initiate these partnerships to understanding how to best partner to sustain these relationships over time. To learn more about how collaboratives can engage and partner with companies to advance social change work, we talk with Nikhil Bumb, Managing Director at the social change consulting firm FSG. In this podcast conversation, we discuss the multiple ways that nonprofits and companies can collaborate, from reaching out through corporate philanthropy to building deep, cross-sector partnerships. We also explore some of the unique advantages and challenges associated with partnering with companies, including the importance of: ? ?? Challenging preconceived notions about what it means to work in the nonprofit or private sector; ?? Understanding each partner’s strengths, resources, and limitations; ?? Strengthening relationships by fostering a culture of mutual understanding, shared learning, and transparency; ?? Moving beyond transactional relationships to establish a shared mission and values alignment. ? Ways to Listen: You can listen on our site or find Collective Impact Forum on your preferred podcast-streaming platform. A transcript for this episode is also available. https://lnkd.in/guMZ3jcs

System innovation requires collaboration, often across sectors and with a multitude of partners. It requires changing the way we interact in complex value chains and the incentives and mental models that guide these interactions. Collective impact has proven to be a productive approach for organizing collaboration for system change. At Endeva, we combine these elements with Theory U to enable co-creation and ownership.? ? Join this webinar to discuss:? ?? How do you build coalitions for collective impact?? ?? How do you bridge differences in organizational background and interests and make them fruitful for the common goal?? ?? What kinds of challenges might you face along the way, and what advice do we have for success?? ? We look forward to the conversation with you and Yvonne Bakken, Sustainability Director at Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich, Courtney Williams Robertson, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Collective Impact Forum and Christina Tewes-Gradl, Founder and Managing Director at Endeva, facilitated by Christian Pirzer, Managing Director at Endeva. ? ????Date: 2 December 2024 ???Time: 4-5 PM CET ???Where: Zoom ???RSVP:?https://lnkd.in/dA3pmnDa ? #CollectiveImpact #CoalitionBuilding #SystemInnovation #SystemsInnovation #Partnerships #TheoryU #M4N #MillersForNutrition #FortifiedFood Millers for Nutrition

***New Workshop!*** Join us this December 17 for Backbone Leadership is Different: https://lnkd.in/ghiXJtPf **Workshop Focus** In this workshop, session leads Dominique Samari and Paul Schmitz will work with participants to share tools and resources that support the mindsets and skills of successful backbones, and will work with participants to identify and problem solve common challenges and patterns that impede the success of your role and your coalitions. This session will explore: ?? How to support your collaborative in making the mindset shifts necessary to operate where everyone owns their role and contributions; ?? Tools and practices that support the six successful backbone skills: results-based, equity-focused, political savvy, project management, inclusive culture, and adaptive leadership; ?? Guidance and recommendations on how to approach challenges affecting collaboratives. **Workshop Date and Time** ?? Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 ?? Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm ET (US & Canada) ? Registration Deadline: December 13, 2024 **Lead Faculty** ?? Dominique Samari, Cofounder, P3 Development Group, and Technical Advisor, Collective Impact Forum ?? Paul Schmitz, CEO, Leading Inside Out and Senior Advisor, Collective Impact Forum Register at: https://lnkd.in/ghiXJtPf

?? Temelio's weekly Friday read! And this week, it's more of a listen than a read! Grantmakers and changemakers often focus on immediate needs, but rarely pause to consider how embracing futurism—exploring future trends, challenges, and opportunities—can shape long-term impact. This podcast from the Collective Impact Forum dives into how practicing futurism can help organizations better navigate uncertainty and develop more resilient, adaptive strategies for collaboration. Whether you're leading a cross-sector partnership or refining your organizational strategy, this podcast will spark fresh ideas and perspectives for tackling complex challenges. #Futurism #Grantmaking #Collaboration #ImpactStrategy

***Registration alert!*** The last day to sign up for next week's workshop Introduction to Systems Change is Monday, November 18. https://lnkd.in/gMj6x4fP

***New workshop focusing on building collective power, coming this December! https://lnkd.in/gwirCQCv Are you ready to transform how we think about power? Join us on December 10 for Collective Power to Transform Systems, an online workshop exploring how collective power, fueled by authentic relationships and shared values, can transform systems and create a more just and equitable world. You will better understand how to shift from "power over" to "power with," cultivate trust and address power imbalances, and engage those currently in power to create a horizontal power shift. Through practical examples and engaging discussions, you will develop skills for building and sustaining collective power, while connecting this transformative work to tangible improvements in people's lives. This workshop is hosted in partnership by the Collective Impact Forum and Collective Change Lab. Workshop Leads and Panelists: ?? Laura Calderon de la Barca, Senior Associate, Collective Change Lab ?? Alison Grubbs, Director of Culture Strategies, New Pluralists ?? Philippa Namutebi Kabali-Kagwa, Senior Associate, Collective Change Lab ?? John Kania, Founder & Executive Director, Collective Change Lab and co-author of "The Water of Systems Change" and "The Relational Work of Systems Change" ?? María Lucía Méndez Lacorazza, Director of PeaceBuilding Strategies, Fundación Ideas para la Paz ?? Monique Miles, Managing Director of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions and Director of the Opportunity Youth Forum at the Aspen Institute Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/gwirCQCv

***New on the podcast - We're exploring how collaboratives can effectively partner with U.S. government agencies. https://lnkd.in/gQ-9EPSE Achieving long-term change requires having government—whether local, state, or federal—at the collaborative table as a key partner. However, many collaboratives share that building these partnerships can be challenging, intimidating, or confusing. To better understand how to build and sustain effective relationships with public sector partners, we talk with Caroline Whistler, CEO and co-founder of Third Sector, a nonprofit technical assistance provider that advises U.S. government agencies on effective ways to reshape policies, systems, and services toward better outcomes for all people no matter their race, background, and circumstances. This discussion explores the opportunities and challenges collaboratives may face when partnering with government agencies. The conversation highlights: ?? Shifting mindsets from a compliance-driven approach to an outcomes-focused approach, where government agencies work alongside their collaborative partners to define and measure progress towards shared goals. ?? Why relationship and trust-building are necessary when collaborating with government partners. ?? Why sustaining partnerships with government can help collectives reach better outcomes for everyone, but also needs to be recognized as an “ongoing process,” requiring commitment, patience, continuous learning, and a willingness to adapt. Ways to listen: You can listen on our site or on your preferred podcast streaming service, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. A full transcript is also available on our site: https://lnkd.in/gQ-9EPSE

Last Call for 2025 Summit Session Ideas! Do you have experiences and advice to share with over 1,000 changemakers during next year's virtual 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit? Friday, November 1 is the last day to submit session proposals for our next field-wide virtual convening that will be held April 29 – May 1, 2025. Visit our site to review the session submission guidelines. We hope you will share your ideas by this Friday! https://lnkd.in/gEjJUNiy

***Call for 2025 Summit Sessions Deadline is Friday, November 1.*** Do you have experiences and advice to share with over 1,000 changemakers during the virtual 2025 Collective Impact Action Summit? Friday, November 1 is the last day to submit session proposals for our next field-wide virtual convening that will be held April 29 – May 1, 2025. Visit our site to review the session submission guidelines. We hope you will share your ideas!?https://lnkd.in/gEjJUNiy

***New Online Workshop: Introduction to Systems Change on November 21: https://lnkd.in/gMj6x4fP To make lasting, transformational progress in communities, collaborative initiatives often pursue both programmatic work and systems change strategies. But the idea of "systems change" can feel vague and can be interpreted in a range of ways by different individuals. Join us on November 21 for the online workshop Introduction to Systems Change. This session will introduce a framework for concretely thinking about the different components and strategies for systems change from the publication, "The Water of Systems Change," and support participants in assessing system change opportunities within their own work. Workshop co-lead John Kania, co-author of numerous publications on collective impact and co-author of "The Water of Systems Change," will also share additional and evolving perspectives on systems change. This online workshop is hosted in partnership by the Collective Impact Forum and Collective Change Lab. ? ***Workshop Leads*** ? ?? Jennifer Splansky Juster, Executive Director, Collective Impact Forum ?? John Kania, Founder & Executive Director, Collective Change Lab and co-author of "The Water of Systems Change" and "The Relational Work of Systems Change" ?? Salvador Lopez, President and CEO, KConnect ?? Courtney Williams Robertson, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Collective Impact Forum Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/gMj6x4fP