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ARTICLE | Resource at a Glance: Collective Impact

Written by the Tamarack Institute | August 6, 2015

A helpful two page overview of collective impact that includes definitions, the phases and key elements of collective impact and further resources.

Collective Impact is the commitment of a group of actors from different sectors to a common agenda for solving a complex social problem. In order to create lasting solutions to social problems on a large-scale, organizations — including those in government, civil society, and the business sector — need to coordinate their efforts and work together around a clearly defined goal.