Collective Impact continues to work with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission (WDAC) and Greene County Drug and Alcohol Program on their problem gambling initiatives. With the increased availability of legalized gambling in Pennsylvania comes increased concern regarding the individual and social costs of problem gambling. The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is addressing this concern by increasing problem gambling prevention, education and outreach efforts throughout the state. Problem gambling prevention activities are intended to increase awareness of problem gambling within the general public; inform teachers, policy makers, and other professionals about the impact of problem gambling on the family unit, schools and communities; and educate at-risk populations such as college students, youth, and older adults about risk and protective factors in an effort to prevent problem gambling.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) contracted with Collective Impact to conduct a qualitative market research analysis including sales trend, customer satisfaction, product needs, product development, and marketing and advertising. The project culminated with the development of a summary report with key conclusions and strategic recommendations. The American Foundation for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. This was AFB’s our motto when they opened their doors in 1921, and it continues to guide them today. As a national nonprofit with offices in five US cities, AFB is a leader in expanding possibilities for the more than 20 million Americans living with vision loss by championing access and equality, and standing at the forefront of new technologies.

“Bruce Decker was extremely flexible and accommodating.  His Collective Impact team did a very thorough and professional study for us.”  ~ John David - Director, Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS), Oak Hill, WV

Large-scale social change requires broad cross-sector coordination. Collective Impact is not only the name of our consulting firm, but is also our guiding principle and approach that has directed how we interact, perform, and succeed with our partners over the past almost two decades.  The "Collective Impact" approach is highlighted in the article titled "Collective Impact" in the Winter 2011 Stanford Social Innovation Review.