Focus Groups

Strengthening nonprofit organizations and, in turn, the communities they serve, is an integral part of collaborative, cross-sector work. Often, cross-sector collaboration of two or more parties (nonprofit, foundation, government, independent consultants, and business partners) can be most acutely seen through capacity building initiatives. In fact, most staffed foundations invest in organizational infrastructure activities such as…

The murder of George Floyd launched widespread social unrest, particularly in Chicago’s Black and Mexican communities. Seeing a need to bridge the widening gap between these two communities, Luis Guiterrez of Latinos Progresando (LP) and Carlos Nelson of Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) developed the Excellerator Fund to invest in Black-led and Mexican-led organizations.…

Twenty percent of African Americans experience disabilities, and yet when we talk about racial equity, their experiences are rarely considered. Among Black and Brown communities, there is a significant disparity in terms of access to knowledge and care, both currently and historically. These communities also are more likely to be diagnosed with “behavioral challenges” than…

In a post-pandemic world, the changing workforce and an increased focus on social equity are transforming how companies design their employee and community engagement programs. At the same time, nonprofits that are providing critical resources in our communities are seeing cuts in funding and an increased demand for services. Join Common Impact’s Chief Program Officer,…

Data shows that 95% of people who are arrested and incarcerated will return to their communities, yet we as employers and as a society still allow consequences like unemployment to follow them throughout their lives. Returning citizens deserve the opportunity to move on from their mistakes and rebuild their lives, and we can do this…