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Roundtable Discussion: Reflecting on Collective Impact for Place-Based Social Change

In September 2021, Melody Barnes, chair of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, led a conversation with four social change leaders who for more than a decade have used collective impact to create collaborative, place-based change. Participants included Jennifer Blatz, president and CEO of StriveTogether, a national network of local communities striving to achieve racial equity and economic mobility, supporting the success of every child from cradle to career; Geoffrey Canada, founder and president of Harlem Children’s Zone and the recently launched William Julius Wilson Center, nonprofits working to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children, families, and communities; Rosanne Haggerty, president and chief executive officer of Community Solutions, a nonprofit working to achieve a lasting end to homelessness; and Erik Stegman, chief executive officer of Native Americans in Philanthropy, an organization promoting increased and equitable investments in tribal communities that align with Indigenous values.During this roundtable, the participants discussed how their years of experience with collective impact has evolved and what they have learned that will carry them into the next decade of collaborative work to improve communities. This discussion is an unabridged version of an article shared in the Stanford Social Innovation Review titled Reflecting on Collective Impact for Place-Based Social Change.Resources and FootnotesArticle: Centering Equity in Collective ImpactMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

01:03:1629/11/2021

Bringing an Anti-Racist Approach to Collective Impact: Interview with Dr. Zea Malawa

How can the collective impact approach put anti-racism at the center of its work? How can collective impact work authentically center Black and Pacific Islander families, as it focuses on improving infant and maternal health? In this podcast interview, FSG Senior Consultant Miya Cain, MPH, explores these questions and more with the Executive Director of Expecting Justice, Zea Malawa, MD, MPH, building on their time working together on the early stages of the initiative. This interview is an unbridged version of an article shared in the Stanford Social Innovation Review titled Bringing an Anti-Racist Approach to Collective Impact. Resources and FootnotesArticle: Centering Equity in Collective ImpactExpecting JusticeResource: Racial Equity Impact Assessment (Race Forward)Resource: White Supremacy Culture by Tema OkunMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

59:0029/11/2021

Strategies to Support Centering Equity in Collective Impact

In this episode, we’re talking about the findings from a new article in the winter 2022 edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review titled, "Centering Equity in Collective Impact." We’re doing a “behind the writing” deep-dive discussion with several of the articles’ authors to hear about what lessons they learned from collaboratives who are practicing deep equity work, and what strategies arose through the process. Moderating this discussion is Cindy Santos of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, and joining Cindy for this chat are article coauthors Sheri Brady, Jennifer Splansky Juster, and Paul Schmitz.Resources and FootnotesFind a transcript of this episode here.Article: Centering Equity in Collective Impact (Stanford Social Innovation Review)Blog: Redefining Collective ImpactArticle The Water of Systems ChangeMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

37:3911/11/2021

Connecting to Community Organizing and Advocacy with Frontline Solutions

How can collective impact initiatives leverage advocacy and community organizing to create more equitable systems and policy outcomes? In this episode we look into the findings of the new research study Rebalancing Power: Examining the Role of Advocacy and Organizing in Collective Impact. In this candid “behind the research” discussion, Rebalancing Power coauthor Brian Kennedy and Frontline Solutions senior partner and founder Marcus Littles discuss the report’s recommendations, research methodology, and notable takeaways from the team’s interviews with collective impact practitioners, funders, and community organizers.Resources and FootnotesRebalancing Power: Examining the Role of Organizing and Advocacy in Collective ImpactBlog: Lessons in Examining the Role of Advocacy and Organizing in Collective ImpactFrontline SolutionsBook: Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story by Timothy B. TysonWebinar: How to Embed Equity Practices in Collective Impact Virtual Office Hour with Junious WilliamsVideo and Transcript: Complementary or in Conflict? Community Organizing and Collective Impact More on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

51:5725/10/2021

How Funders Can Embrace the Original Collective Impact

We share a deep dive discussion on the topic on how funders can support frontline community organizing and activism. This discussion was part of this past spring’s 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit. In this deep dive, we explore lessons learned from communities organizing for transformational change, and how funders can cede power effectively to better support community efforts. Participating in this discussion is Aaron Dorfman of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Kiyomi Fujikawa of Third Wave Fund, Tamieka Mosley of Grantmakers for Southern Progress, and Erik Stegman of Native Americans in Philanthropy. Introducing the discussion is my colleague Sheri Brady.Footnotes and ResourcesDo the Math: Foundations Can Afford to Advance the Nation’s Covid ResetResonance: A Framework for Philanthropic Transformation Power MovesMovement Investment ProjectMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

01:00:2420/10/2021

Join Us at Our Upcoming Virtual Office Hours this September

Hello, Collective Impact Forum listeners! Appreciate your patience as we prep our next podcast release, but before then we wanted to drop by and invite you to our upcoming virtual office hours. Virtual office hours are like a really informal webinar where we answer your questions about a specific topic. It’s kind of like a live podcast recording. Our next virtual office hour is on September 1 at 3pm Eastern, where we will answer questions around how to embed equity practices in collective impact and after that, the next one is on Sept. 8 at 3pm Eastern where we will answer questions about how to manage differences and difficult conversations. For regular podcast listeners, you will definitely recognize our office hour guests Jennifer Splansky Juster, Junious Williams, and Paul Schmitz, who have been part of many of our episodes. Attending is free, and if you can’t make it, if you register, we will send you a copy of the recording after, normally within a day of the event. We’d love for you to join us, and to find out more and register, just visit the events page of our website at collectiveimpactforum.org. Collective Impact Forum Upcoming EventsMusic: The Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0. More on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective Impact

01:1725/08/2021

Shifting Power with Participatory Grantmaking

We’re sharing a deep dive discussion on the topic of participatory grantmaking that was part of this past spring’s 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit. In this deep dive, we explore what is participatory grantmaking, how is it different from more traditional approaches to philanthropy, and how does this approach shift decision-making power to communities, putting them in charge of funding the solutions they want to see. Participating in this discussion is Bonnie Chiu of The Social Investment Consultancy, Melanie Kawano-Chiu of the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund, Hannah Paterson of The National Lottery Community Fund, and Meg Massey of Sanspeur, who is also co-author of the book Letting Go: How Philanthropists and Impact Investors Can Do More Good By Giving Up Control. Introducing the discussion is my colleague Sheri Brady.Resources and FootnotesVideo and Transcript of this talkBook: Letting GoReport: Deciding TogetherReport: Grassroots grantmaking: embedding participatory approaches in fundingResource: PGM Community of PracticeResource: Disability Rights Advocacy Fund Theory of ChangeMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

01:04:1430/07/2021

Narrative Change and Disability with Imani Barbarin

traIn this episode, we’re sharing a conversation from the 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit that was held this past spring. During this session, we talk with disability justice advocate Imani Barbarin (Crutches and Spice) about the various narratives that affect disabled folk in the U.S. and what measures we can take to better support disabled folks on our teams and in our communities. Resources and Footnotes Read a transcript of this talkCrutches and Spice website and on TikTok, Crutches_and_spiceResource: Disability & Philanthropy ForumBlog: Navigating Consent and AllyshipMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

33:2923/07/2021

Collective Impact in Rural Communities with Deb Halliday

We’re diving into the topic of what does it mean to do collective impact work in more rural areas. Collective Impact Forum executive director Jennifer Splansky Juster chats with Deb Halliday of Halliday and Associates about what can be helpful to consider when working in a cross-sector collaborative that supports rural communities.Resources and FootnotesBlog: 100 Cups of CoffeeWebinar: Lessons Learned from Rural Collective Impact Efforts in MontanaMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

44:0515/07/2021

Sonya Renee Taylor: 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit Keynote

This episode features a powerful keynote address by author, entrepreneur, poet, and activist Sonya Renee Taylor that was part of the 2021 Collective Impact Convening this past April. Building off of her work in her book The Body is Not an Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor discusses key questions about how we view ourselves and each other, how we judge who is worthy of acceptance and justice, and how we can break out of systems that tell us that the only way to survive is to devalue others.Preceding this talk, poet Tara Hardy shares her poem Buses Stop. Resources and FootnotesVideo and Transcript of this talkThe Body is Not an Apology103 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeMy, My, My, My, My by Tara HardyMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

56:5008/07/2021

Rev. Dr. William Barber: 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit Keynote

In this powerful address from the 2021 Collective Impact Convening, Rev. Dr. William Barber (Repairers of the Breach) issues a call to action to not return to the “normal” of pre-covid, and to recognize the systemic inequities that existed before and contributed to why the pandemic has had such a devastating impact on so many people and communities. Rev. Dr. Barber describes that what’s needed now is for folks to come together, and through the strengths of coalitions, work to challenge these systemic inequities that have existed for too long. Preceding this talk, poet Azura Tyabji shares her poem Allegiance. This session was held on April 27, 2021.ResourcesVideo and Transcript: Opening Keynote by Rev. Dr. William BarberPain and Poverty in AmericaRepairers of the Breach: http://www.breachrepairers.org/Poor People's Campaign: https://vote.poorpeoplescampaign.orgMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

01:09:0602/06/2021

The Role of Narrative Change in Collective Action

This episode features a dynamic discussion from the 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit, and focuses on the importance of narrative in collective social change efforts. This discussion is led by Melody Barnes of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, and features Crystal Echo Hawk from IllumiNative, Rashad Robinson from Color of Change, and Nayantara Sen from Real Food Real Stories.This discussion is introduced by Sheri Brady of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and includes a poetry performance beforehand by Seattle poet, organizer and attorney Troy Osaki.Resources and Footnotes: Troy OsakiVideo and Transcript: The Role of Narrative Change in Collective Action (Collective Impact Forum)Building Narrative Power (Color of Change)IllumiNative Insights and Actions Guide (IllumiNative)Making Waves: A Guide to Cultural Strategy (The Culture Group)Cultural Strategy: An Introduction and Primer (Art/Work Practice and Power California)Stolen Land, Stolen Bodies, and Stolen Stories (Stanford Social Innovation Review)More on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

01:06:0227/05/2021

The Power of Community-Led Data Gathering with the Center for Native American Youth

Nikki Pitre and Kendra Becenti from the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute share about their work on the recent Indigenous Futures Survey project, a comprehensive survey, and the first of its kind, with thousands of participants across 401 tribes and 50 states. Nikki and Kendra share about what they learned through this survey project, including the immense impact of interviewing both youth and elders, and the importance of having community members lead in community data gathering.Resources and FootnotesCenter for Native American Youth at the Aspen InstituteIndigenous Futures ProjectMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

57:3914/04/2021

Building Transformative Partnerships with ROC the Future

In this episode, we chat with Jackie Campbell, who serves as Executive Director of ROC the Future, a collective impact education initiative that’s part of the Strive Together Network and is based in Rochester, NY. Listen in to hear how ROC the Future takes a systems lens to their work with youth, including supporting their community through the ongoing COVID pandemic and racial justice reckonings as well as uplifting parents as leading partners for their kids’ education needs.Resources and FootnotesROC the Future: https://rocthefuture.org/More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

47:1507/04/2021

What is the Role of the Backbone in Collective Impact?

What does it mean to play the backbone role for a collective impact initiative? What approaches to identifying the backbone tend to set the work up for success? In this episode, we’re focusing on the various ways the backbone works, and a few things to avoid when establishing a new backbone role.Featuring Jennifer Splansky Juster, Robert Albright, and Tracy Timmons-Gray.Resources and FootnotesReport: When Collective Impact Has Impact: A Cross-Site Study of 25 Collective Impact InitiativesResource: Backbone Starter Guide: A Summary of Major Resources about the BackboneMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

36:2631/03/2021

How Do You Sustain Your Initiative Over the Long Term?

How do you sustain momentum over the long-term when doing collaborative work? For many collective impact initiatives, there can be a far horizon to see actual long-term population-level results- like 5 or 10 years for a project (or longer.) Change can take a long time, and because of that, an added challenge is just keeping people motivated, keeping partners at the table, or figuring out how to fund a long-term initiative when grant funding may not continue after a year or two. So what do you do? If these big social change goals take a long time to become reality, how do we get there? In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive discussion to talk about seven factors that can support an initiative’s long-term sustainability.Featuring Jennifer Splansky Juster, Robert Albright, and Tracy Timmons-Gray.Resources and FootnotesPaper: Sustaining Community-Based Programs: Relationships Between Sustainability Factors and Program Results by Dr. Lydia I. Marek and Dr. Jay A. ManciniTool: Sustaining Collective Impact Efforts (Tamarack Institute) Resource: Guide to Evaluating Collective ImpactCase Study: Collective Impact in Emergency Response: A Case Study of Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Civic Response TeamPodcast: Together Through Crisis: A Case Study of Milwaukee’s COVID Civic ResponseBlog: The Baker’s Dilemma and the inequity of restricted fundingBlog: Managing Change During the Pandemic: Thoughts for Collective Impact and NonprofitsTool: The Eco-Cycle Mapping ToolMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

43:5203/03/2021

Transformational Change with John Kania and Juanita Zerda of Collective Change Lab

In this episode, Collective Impact Forum executive director Jennifer Splansky Juster is in conversation with John Kania and Juanita Zerda of the social impact organization Collective Change Lab. Jen, John, and Juanita discuss what are some of the key qualities and practices needed when working to achieve long-term systems change.Resources and FootnotesThe Water of Systems ChangeCollective Change LabMore on the Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

43:1915/12/2020

How to Keep Learning During a Crisis

In this discussion, we hear from FSG's Hallie Preskill and Joelle Cook, who share advice, recommendations, and concrete ideas on how to continue to keep learning about how our collaborative work is going, even during times of prolonged crisis like the pandemic. Resources and FootnotesBlog: Learning in a Time of CrisisResource: Facilitating Intentional Group Learning: A Practical Guide to 21 Learning ActivitiesTool: Appreciative InquiryMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

44:4519/11/2020

Together Through Crisis: A Case Study of Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Civic Response

In this interview with Forum senior advisor Paul Schmitz, we hear about the formation and experiences of Milwaukee’s Civic Response team during the first months of the pandemic and learn about the city’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 crisis. Along the way, Paul shares the lessons learned about how collective impact efforts can be most effective in both meeting emergency needs and pursuing long-term systems change.Resources and FootnotesCase Study: Collective Impact in Emergency Response: A Case Study of Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Civic Response TeamWebinar: Collective Impact in Emergency Response: A Virtual Discussion on Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Civic Response TeamResource: Targeted Universalism: Policy & PracticePodcast: john a. powell - Operationalizing Equity in Collective ImpactMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

38:0929/10/2020

Partners in Conflict

In this roundtable discussion, we focus on questions around how to collaborate when there may be conflicts between partners, whether it’s conflicting schedules, motivations, or values, and what to consider when those conflicts come up. This discussion includes what to consider when partnering with law enforcement, how to sort through conflicting community meeting needs, and the challenges of finding common ground when everything seems polarized.Featuring Sheri Brady, Paul Schmitz, Tracy Timmons-Gray, and Junious Williams.Resources and FootnotesVideo and Transcript: Complementary or in Conflict? Community Organizing and Collective ImpactPodcast: Marshall Ganz - Community Organizing and Collective ImpactBook: Why We’re Polarized by Ezra KleinMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

49:2707/10/2020

Bridging the “Generation Gap” for Collective Impact

We often talk about bringing together people and organizations from different sectors to do collaborative work, but it is also essential to bring folks from different generations into the conversation. What are the common differences we see across generations when working in collaboration, and how can we work through these challenges? Joining this cross-generational conversation on collective and community work is Sheri Brady, Ana Taukolo, and Junious Williams. This discussion was originally hosted at the Champions for Change virtual workshop on September 16, 2020.More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

59:5530/09/2020

How do you form a Common Agenda?

How does one go about creating a “common agenda” with collaborative partners? In this deep dive episode, we explore the components of the common agenda, including what to think about when forming one, and what to consider when these current uncertain times might affect how your common agenda moves forward. Featuring Jennifer Splansky Juster, Rpbert Albright, and Tracy Timmons-Gray.Resources and FootnotesReport: When Collective Impact has an Impact: A Cross-Site Study of 25 Collective Impact InitiativesPodcast: Getting Started – What is Collective Impact?Podcast: Top things to consider when launching a new collective impact effortPodcast: Key Factors to Support a Succesful CollaborativeMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

47:3507/09/2020

Building Trust among Partners and Sharing Credit

What does it mean to be a “good partner?” In this roundtable discussion, we discuss community questions around how to support and assess partnerships, and what does it really look like to share credit among multiple partners in a collaborative. Featuring Sheri Brady, Jennifer Splansky Juster, Paul Schmitz, Tracy Timmons-Gray, and Junious Williams.Resources and FootnotesArticle: Turf, Trust, Co-Creation & Collective ImpactTool: TRIZBlog: Lessons Learned from our Conversations with Experienced Backbone LeadersReport: When Collective Impact has an Impact: A Cross-Site Study of 25 Collective Impact InitiativesMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

34:3620/08/2020

Holding Hard Conversations and Moving Beyond Neutrality

In this roundtable discussion, we continue discussing community questions about how to support anti-racism within our work, and specifically diving into how to host hard conversations when everyone is gathering virtually, and what to consider when the focus of your work feels separate from race and racial equity. Featuring Sheri Brady, Jennifer Splansky Juster, Paul Schmitz, Tracy Timmons-Gray, and Junious Williams.Resources and FootnotesResource: Covid, Race, and the Revolution from PolicyLinkBlog: Have nonprofit and philanthropy become the “white moderate” that Dr. King warned us about? By Vu Le (Nonprofit AF)Book: Dying of Whiteness by Jonathan M. MetzlOpinion: Together, You can Redeem the Soul of the Nation by John LewisVideo: Congressman John Lewis' Funeral Service In Georgia (Time)Podcast: Allies and Co-Conspirators: Stepping up to support Anti-Racism from the Collective Impact ForumBlog: 116 Organizations Driving Change by MacKenzie Scott More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

42:2130/07/2020

Allies and Co-Conspirators: Stepping up to support Anti-Racism

In this roundtable discussion, we address some questions from Forum community members about how to support anti-racism work, and specifically exploring the question of what does it mean to be an ally to others, and how to use one’s own privilege to forward anti-racism efforts. Featuring Robert Albright, Sheri Brady, Jennifer Splansky Juster, Paul Schmitz, Tracy Timmons-Gray, and Junious Williams.Resources and FootnotesBlog; Beyond Seats at the Table: Equity, Inclusion, and Collective Impact - Video and TranscriptBook: Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand GiridharadasTV: United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell – Season 4, Ep. 2: Not All White People.More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

39:0922/07/2020

Collaborating during COVID-19

In this roundtable discussion, we address some questions from Forum community members about how our collaborative work is affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including supporting exhausted community partners, figuring out how to build engagement around a new initiative during the pandemic, and how to keep long-term goals while meeting immediate needs. Featuring Robert Albright, Sheri Brady, Jennifer Splansky Juster, Paul Schmitz, Tracy Timmons-Gray, and Junious Williams.Resources and FootnotesResource: Community Engagement ToolkitBlog: Learning in a Time of CrisisBlog: Scenario Thinking for an Unpredictable Year: Status Quo is Not an Option Tool: Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis: A Triage ToolBlog: Managing Change During the Pandemic: Thoughts for Collective Impact and NonprofitsPodcast: Managing Change in Rapidly Changing TimesMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

31:0406/07/2020

Reflecting on this Moment and What’s Ahead

In this roundtable discussion, we reflect on what’s been happening with the pandemic, the economy, and the protests to support Black lives, the impact we’re seeing, and what does it mean to look ahead when the future seems so unknown. Featuring Robert Albright, Sheri Brady, Jennifer Splansky Juster, Paul Schmitz, Tracy Timmons-Gray, and Junious Williams.Resources and FootnotesBlog: Scenario Thinking for an Unpredictable Year: Status Quo is Not an Option Tool: Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis: A Triage ToolMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

43:4419/06/2020

How Philanthropy Can Help Support Communities During Covid-19

In this interview, Dr. Lauren Smith, Co-CEO of FSG, shares key recommendations for how funders can support grantees now during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how their programs may evolve when supporting the needs of communities post-pandemic.Resources and FootnotesBlog: COVID-19⁠—Seven Things Philanthropy Can Do by Lauren A. SmithBlog: Foundations: Use Your Balance Sheet to Help by Mark KramerMore related to dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 PandemicPodcast: Managing Change in Rapidly Changing Times (Office Hour 1)Blog: Managing Change During the Pandemic: Thoughts for Collective Impact and NonprofitsMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

28:0003/04/2020

Managing Change in Rapidly Changing Times (Office Hour 1)

In response to the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affects so much of our lives, the Forum is hosting weekly virtual office hours that looks at your questions related to how to manage change right now- whether it’s change in your work, or your relationships, or even how to work right now. We’ll be sharing the audio from those virtual office hours so listeners of the podcast can also receive this support. In this episode, we’re featuring the audio from our virtual office hour that was held on March 26, 2020 and includes a conversation with Executive Director of the Collective Impact Forum Jennifer Splansky Juster and Senior Advisor to the Collective Impact Forum Paul Schmitz.One note for listeners. This audio is edited from the original version so it’s more catered to an audio-only audience. For any resources referenced in this episode, including tools and articles, we’ve included links to those in the footnotes for this episode, so feel free to check those out if it’s helpful.FootnotesBlog: Managing Change During the Pandemic: Thoughts for Collective Impact and NonprofitsVideo and Presentation: Managing Change in (Rapidly) Changing TimesBlog: Things are not normal. It’s OK to not be OK.Guide: Tamarack's Guidelines for Working RemotelyBlog: Ford Foundation - A Message of Support for our Grantees Pledge: A Call to Action: Philanthropy's Commitment During COVID-19More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

58:2001/04/2020

Marshall Ganz: Community Organizing and Collective Impact

In this episode, we’re sharing a keynote and panel discussion titled, “Complementary or in Conflict? Community Organizing and Collective Impact” that features a talk by Marshall Ganz, who serves as Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Following the keynote is a panel discussion on community organizing in collective impact. Joining Marshall Ganze for this talk is Melody Barnes of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend of Philadelphia Youth Network, Marjorie Parker of JobsFirstNYC, and Marc Philpart of PolicyLink.Introducing Marshall Ganz is Monique Miles of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. This talk was held on May 24, 2017 at the 2017 Collective Impact Convening in Boston.Episode Contents1:39: Introduction by Monique Miles of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions.7:21: Keynote talk by Marshall Ganz45:43: Panel DiscussionFootnotes and More ResourcesTranscript and Video of Marshall Ganz’s keynoteVideo of the Panel Discussion “Complementary or in Conflict? Community Organizing and Collective Impact”More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at [email protected].

01:14:5711/03/2020

Key Factors to Support a Successful Collaborative

This episode continues the theme of “Getting Started” in collective impact by focusing on some underlying factors including building relationships and shifting mindsets that can support the long-term success of a collaborative effort.Episode Contents1:44: Before diving into these key factors for success, how did we come up with these factors in the first place?3:44: Four mental model shifts that can be helpful to support a collaborative’s work and long-term sustainability.17:00: Other “intangible” factors that can support a collaborative’s success, including building a culture of learning, including learning from failure, and supporting a broader understanding of leadership.22:00: Pitfalls to avoid that can challenge a collaborative’s growth and ability to reach their goal.Footnotes and Resources:Resource: Guide to Evaluating Collective ImpactTools: Facilitating Intentional Group Learning: A Practical Guide to 21 Learning ActivitiesWebinar: How to Integrate Continuous Learning into Collective ImpactWebinar: Aligning Partners in Collective ImpactBlog: The Three Elements of Continuous Learning: Priorities, Plans, and CultureThe Culture of Collective Impact podcast and blog.More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us through our short listener survey or at [email protected].

29:4424/02/2020

Liz Dozier - Moving from Charity to Justice in Collective Impact

In this episode, we’re sharing a keynote talk titled, “Moving from Charity to Justice in Collective Impact” by Liz Dozier, founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond, an impact investor that backs the fight for youth equity. Chicago Beyond exists so that all youth, especially the most vulnerable, will have the opportunity to achieve their fullest human potential.This talk was held on May 16, 2019 at the 2019 Collective Impact Convening in Chicago. Footnotes and Resources:Chicago BeyondWhy am I always being researched?More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact? Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us at [email protected].

01:04:2221/02/2020

Vu Le - Equity, Inclusion, and Collective Impact

In this episode, we’re sharing a keynote talk titled, “Beyond Seats at the Table: Equity, Inclusion, and Collective Impact” that features a talk by Vu Le, founding Executive Director of Rainier Valley Corps and author of the blog NonprofitAF. Introducing Vu Le is Sheri Brady, who serves at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions as well as co-lead of the Collective Impact Forum. This talk was held on April 3, 2018 at the 2018 Collective Impact Convening in Austin. Due to the original recording, this episode may be heard best with headphones.Episode Contents1:05: Introduction by Sheri Brady of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions.1:56: Keynote talk by Vu LeFootnotes and Resources:Transcript and Video of Vu Le’s talk.NonprofitAF blogRainier Valley CorpsEquity Matters in Collective ImpactMoving Equity from Theory to PracticeBringing an Equity Lens to Collective ImpactMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us at [email protected].

46:4220/02/2020

john a. powell - Operationalizing Equity in Collective Impact

In this episode, we’re sharing a 2019 Collective Impact Convening keynote talk titled, “From the “Why” to the “How": Operationalizing Equity in Collective Impact” by Professor john a powell, who serves as Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute at the University of California Berkeley. Following the keynote, Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, joins Professor Powell in a discussion about what’s needed to prioritize equity within collective impact work. Episode Contents 1:27: Sheri Brady of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and co-lead of the Collective Impact Forum introduces Professor john a. powell.4:36: Keynote talk by Professor john a. powell on the topic of “From the Why to the How: Operationalizing Equity for Collective Impact.”29:47: Sheri Brady introduces and welcomes Michael McAfee, president and CEO of PolicyLink, to join Professor Powell in a fireside chat.Footnotes and Resources Targeted Universalism: Policy and Practice Equity: The Soul of Collective ImpactEquity Matters in Collective ImpactGetting to Yes: How to Generate Consensus for Targeted UniversalismMoving Equity from Theory to PracticeBringing an Equity Lens to Collective ImpactMore on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective Impact: The Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us at [email protected].

01:13:5019/02/2020

Top things to consider when launching a new collective impact effort

Jen, Robert, and Tracy go into the topics of getting ready to launch a collective impact effort, including exploring the question of “How do I know if the collective impact approach is the right approach to take for my collaborative?”Episode Contents:2:35: Robert and Jen share a few of the conditions that can be helpful to have in place when deciding whether or not to use this approach on a social change issue.7:48: Jen and Robert discuss what it means to bring in a variety of “interventions,” both relating to single programs and also the overarching system the programs are working in.11:56: Jen dives into how and when population size matters when planning collaborative work.14:10: How does collective impact work across issues?15:59: Does geography play a big role when doing collaborative work?19:20: Robert and Jen dive into four “readiness factors,” how they affect a collaborative effort, and what happens when some of these factors are hard to put in place.21:05: Bringing in influential Champions (and how you find them)25:17: Galvanizing urgency (and what happens when your partners don’t feel that same urgency that you do?)28:35: Building resources to get started- does that just mean money or does it mean something else? And do you need the resources to get started or can you start in order to get resources?31:45: Having a history of collaboration- why it can help and what to think about if past collaborations in your community have not worked out well (and what does that mean for future collaborative efforts.)Footnotes and Resources:Blog: Is Collective Impact the Right Approach?Tool: Collective Impact Feasibility FrameworkWebinar Video: Building Readiness Through the Collective Impact Feasibility Framework More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact? Resource List: Getting Started in Collective Impact The Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us at [email protected].

41:2912/02/2020

Getting Started - What is Collective Impact?

Jen, Robert, and Tracy of the Collective Impact Forum kick off the podcast with a deep-dive into what the term "collective impact" means, and what does it look like in action when partners are working in cross-sector collaboration on complex social change issues.Episode Contents2:00: Jen and Robert introduce themselves and the work and history of the Collective Impact Forum, an initiative co-led by FSG and the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions.10:40: Jen and Robert define what the term "collective impact" means and how it has become a specific approach towards long-term collaboration for social change.12:50: What are the five conditions that make up the collective impact approach? Jen and Robert explain, and kick things off with a look at the common agenda.17:05: Next up is "Mutually Reinforcing Activities." That's quite the term! But what does it really mean? (And why are these activities so important?)26:00: Next is the condition of Continuous Communication. That sounds pretty straight-forward, but is it really? And what does it look like when you're working in a collaborative?29:40: Jen and Robert dive into one of the most challenging (yet vital) components when doing collaborative work- Shared Measurement.34:42: The Backbone - one of the most vital components when working in collaboration, but what does the role of the backbone really entail? Jen and Robert explain and share the variety of ways the backbone can show up when doing the work.39:30: The Collective Impact Principles of Practice - these principles run across all five conditions, but what do they look like, and how were they formed? Robert explains.43:25: A lot of what's been discussed around collective impact doesn't seem very "new new," to use Tracy's phrase. Jen discusses how the collective impact approach builds on and draws from decades of collaborative and community work.References for this episode:What is Collective Impact? infographicGetting Started in Collective Impact Resource Page“Collective Impact” by John Kania and Mark Kramer in the Stanford Social Innovation Review (2011)One article that Jen references in this episode is The Water of Systems Change.The Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us at [email protected].

47:4224/01/2020

Building Clarity of Purpose with a Project Charter

Core Principles to Support Anti-Racism in Collective Impact

Avoiding the 10 Dangers to Collective Impact

Strategies for Using Data Effectively

How Collective Impact Funders Can Build Trust

Roundtable Discussion: Embracing Collective Impact at United Way