The Collective Impact Forum is a nonprofit initiative that is here to help communities collaborate to reach their goals. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3melyvf55d22zWe are excited to announce the session lineup for the 2026 Collective Impact Action Summit! https://collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsummit26/agenda Check out over 30 learning sessions that will be featured! Join us online this April 14-16, 2026, and be part of our largest gathering of the year!11 Feb 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3melyvf55d22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3m5jwomli4k2wRegistration 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. 👉 https://collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsummit26/992740713 Nov 2025 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jwomli4k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3m3x6tf25i22eNew 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how-can-a-collaborative-radically-restart/24 Oct 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3x6tf25i22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3m36pgojffc23Do 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/2026-action-summit-call-for-sessions-now-open-for-submissions/14 Oct 2025 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m36pgojffc23https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lzm3fesbnc2vIn @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. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/the-patterns-that-limit-organizations-and-what-nonprofit-leaders-can-do-about-it/24 Sep 2025 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzm3fesbnc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lzgy3cy7uc25Shout-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!22 Sep 2025 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgy3cy7uc25https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lyobzqg2l22qNew 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how-can-your-collaborative-strategy-be-both-structured-and-emergent/12 Sep 2025 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyobzqg2l22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lxg3jto57k2bJoin 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. https://fsg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I6lRmVLmSGeKzLDMNIby7g#/registration27 Aug 2025 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxg3jto57k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lws55jzi5s2mWe 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/2026-action-summit-call-for-sessions-now-open-for-submissions/20 Aug 2025 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lws55jzi5s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lwa7o2jwes2dJoin 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. https://fsg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LO7FQHwhSO6bhLQCwIedCg#/registration12 Aug 2025 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwa7o2jwes2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lvti5yzksc2zIn 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: https://www.fsg.org/resource/remaining-focused-and-purpose-led-during-uncertainty-a-reflection-guide-for-funders/07 Aug 2025 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvti5yzksc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3luqgwqv5jk22New 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/building-belonging-through-conversations/24 Jul 2025 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3luqgwqv5jk22https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lthvexr25k24Let 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! https://fsg.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5A9rJCiNZNylfWC08 Jul 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lthvexr25k24https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lsjknfqae222Registration 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essentials-for-collective-impact-2025-workshop-series-registration-1431898158939?aff=oddtdtcreator26 Jun 2025 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjknfqae222https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lqaqdjf5sc23***Registration closing Monday, June 2 for our online workshop Community Engagement in Collective Impact that will be on June 5. Come join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-community-engagement-in-collective-impact-registration-1299926237369?aff=oddtdtcreator28 May 2025 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqaqdjf5sc23https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lprl2hxyys2vNew 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how-to-influence-without-authority/22 May 2025 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprl2hxyys2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lpmotkp4o222Join 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. https://fsg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DI1sKNfnQfmF-yo85kw5CQ#/registration20 May 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmotkp4o222https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lpck6pkx222g***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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-community-engagement-in-collective-impact-registration-1299926237369?aff=oddtdtcreator16 May 2025 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpck6pkx222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lp36ojlqgs2pFor 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: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/networksfestival202513 May 2025 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp36ojlqgs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lnilyurmdc2hDuring 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! https://collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsummit25/23 Apr 2025 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnilyurmdc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lngpcwfoc22mThis 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. https://collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsummit25/22 Apr 2025 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lngpcwfoc22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lmcx5ljmg226New on the podcast - We explore how communities heavily reliant on a single industry can come together to diversify and build a more resilient economy. https://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how-collaboration-can-support-communities-through-economic-transitions/08 Apr 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcx5ljmg226https://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3llrkogwrsk2qAre 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! https://collectiveimpactforum.swoogo.com/ciactionsummit25/ Featuring 40+ sessions over three days, we hope you join us for our biggest event of the year!01 Apr 2025 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrkogwrsk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3llevecxsek2sJoin 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. https://fsg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bptlnHOMQGGZUuWHgTAM1g#/registration27 Mar 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3llevecxsek2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3lkljirxidc2nOur 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! https://collectiveimpactforum.org/blog/celebrating-100000/17 Mar 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkljirxidc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ciforum.bsky.social/post/3ljl2qn4kyc2zRegistration 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! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-managing-change-complexity-and-conflict-registration-1242736792199?aff=oddtdtcreator04 Mar 2025 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:ng7aj7ppbjaddmrh4x6wuvr2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljl2qn4kyc2z