Our Clients
Since 2001, Collective Impact has provided capacity building services to help organizations and communities achieve their mission, realize their vision, and thrive!
Types of Organizations and Communities We Serve
We have extensive experience working with non-profit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, counties, states, colleges and universities, faith-based entities, ministries, entrepreneurs, foundations, systems, networks, associations, coalitions, collaborative groups, and cross-sector/multi-disciplinary teams.
We serve clients tackling issues in numerous fields, including early childhood, family support, human services, youth development, public/population health, education, affordable housing/home repair, homelessness, older adults/aging, community economic development, city planning/revitalization, child welfare, poverty elimination, mental/behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, addiction/substance abuse and recovery, problem gambling, law enforcement/criminal justice, transportation, arts and culture, tourism, recreation and others.
Collective Impact has many years of experience in community-level work. We define the term “community” as a geographic location (neighborhood, town, city, county, region, state, etc.)
and/or a team of individuals and entities assembled around a common purpose (human services councils, small business associations, health collaboratives, community economic development teams, early childhood coalitions, etc.). We also have nearly two decades of experience working in the "intersections" of various and diverse disciplines and industries, helping those we serve make a greater impact collectively. Check out our
Community Design Innovations model!
Locations Where We Provide Our Services
To date, our experience has been in serving clients in urban, rural, and economically distressed communities in California, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. We are always seeking to expand our services into new areas, take on new challenges, and build new and enduring relationships.
So Why Choose Us?
After nearly two decades of providing capacity building services to a broad range of clients in diverse settings, we have developed a deep understanding of the unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities they face. We have a genuine passion in helping organizations and communities make an greater impact, prosper, and thrive!
What's New
Collective Impact has been working with the Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living to help the organization develop a strategic plan for the future as well as engage in succession planning for the planned departure of its founding Executive Director who has lead the organization for nearly 30 years.
During this engaging and productive process, Collective Impact is becoming more educated about the variety of needs of people with disabilities as well as the numerous services, resources, and supports available to the disabilities community. Did you know that in the United Stated, 12.6% of adults have some type of disability? Did you know that in West Virginia, the number is even higher, with 19.4% of adults having some type of disability? And in West Virginia, adults with disabilities are more likely to smoke (21.9%) and be obese (43.3%).
The challenges facing people with disabilities is overwhelming, but many of these challenges are being met daily by organizations like NWVCIL. A BIG shout out to the good folks at NWVCIL for your passion, tenacity, and strong work on improving the lives and communities of people with disabilities in the mountain state!
Success
Collective Impact facilitated an organizational assessment and strategic planning process that resulted in the development of a strategic plan for Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation CHRIC in upstate New York. The project better positioned the organization to realize financial sustainability while maintaining fidelity to its mission. Since 1978, CHRIC has worked to improve Chautauqua County's homes, neighborhoods, communities, and the lives of its residents. CHRIC promotes neighborhood stabilization, community revitalization, and economic development through projects and partnerships that positively impact Chautauqua County, NY and it's residents.
Testimonials
“I landed my current position by making connections through the internship program with Collective Impact. This is an amazing program and was exactly what I needed to progress into the working world. Not only was I able to grow in professional development, I was also able to grow personally through my experiences in this internship. Every single person I met was supportive, enthusiastic and really expressed their want in me to succeed. I would recommend this program to anyone who has graduated college and or is graduating in order to provide their next step into a career. Thank you Bruce Decker and your Collective Impact team for providing this wonderful opportunity!” ~ Ryan Jefferson-Director, Lincoln County Green Wastewater Project and Former Affordable Housing Intern, Hamlin, WV
Resources
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