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Collective Impact

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Organization: Stanford Social Innovation Review

Link: http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/collective_impact

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Large-scale social change requires broad cross-sector coordination, yet the social sector remains focused on the isolated intervention of individual organizations. Read this article to get a better understanding of the sacrifice we make by not collaborating and the success that is possible by doing so. 

The Strategic Plan is Dead. Long Live Strategy.

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Organization: Stanford Social Innovation Review

Link: http://www.ssireview.org/blog/entry/the_strategic_plan_is_dead._long_live_strategy

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In today’s fast-changing world, why freeze your strategic thinking in a five-year plan? Strategic plans have become more of a dusty binder sitting in the corner than a helpful resource. This article talks about how to reinvigorate your strategy. 

Six Theory of Change Pitfalls to Avoid

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Organization: Stanford Social Innovation Review

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Over the past decade, more nonprofits have developed a theory of change—that is, an articulation of the results an organization must achieve to be successful, and how it, working alone or with others, will achieve them. This article helps nonprofits undertaking change do it in an organized and efficient way. 

4 Principles For Creating Change, And 4 Barriers That Make It Harder

Finding ways to disrupt society for the better can be difficult, but by avoiding these pitfalls and following these steps, change makers can create real impact. This article provides readers with an understanding of the barriers they may face while instituting change so they can prepare for them before they happen. 

Habitat Builds Out Its Vision

Finding ways to disrupt society for the better can be difficult, but by avoiding these pitfalls and following these steps, change makers can create real impact. This article provides readers with an understanding of the barriers they may face while instituting change so they can prepare for them before they happen. 

Change Management Is Bigger Than Leadership

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Organization: Harvard Business Review

Link: https://hbr.org/2013/03/change-management-is-bigger-th/

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If an organization needs to undergo significant change, that’s a leadership issue, right? Leaders need to craft compelling elevator speeches, relentlessly deliver the message of change, and above all, walk the talk. 

From Great Ideas to Great Communities: A Guide for Implementing ICSPs

The purpose of this guide is to help municipalities effectively implement their Integrated Community Sustainability Plans (ICSPs). It outlines how to build a culture of sustainability and integrate sustainability goals and principles into everyday municipal decision-making. Designed to be practical and easy to use, the guide includes a framework, step-by-step guidance, and priority strategies and actions.

Sustainability Advantage

This is a website that offers Bob Willard’s resources for sustainability champions. Bob is a leading expert on quantifying and selling the business value of corporate sustainability strategies and the resources help explain why it makes sense and how it can be done.

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