Collective Impact helps organizations and communities build capacity.  Capacity is the ability or power to do something or get things accomplished.  We define capacity building as “strategies or solutions that empower organizations and communities to operate more effectively and efficiently.”

Collective Impact uses a strengths-based approach in building capacity.  Organizations and communities often focus on their problems or needs.  We believe that those we serve have great strengths to build upon.  We see our role as helping identify and maximize those strengths by using an approach that emphasizes resources and capabilities.  This approach is reflected throughout our values and operating principles.