Client Stories

The Collective Good exists to help change inequitable systems by driving collective action across the social, public, and private sectors.

We enable organizations to uncover and maximize their unique strengths so they can work more effectively
within the greater ecosystem. By rethinking how we work internally and how we collaborate,
we can make even greater progress towards a fairer future.

Our case studies highlight how organizations are discovering and leveraging their unique strengths to work smarter within the broader ecosystem. By rethinking internal operations and collaboration, we’re opening up new pathways to progress towards a fairer future.

Strengthening leadership to bridge the partisan divide

Future Caucus, formerly Millennial Action Project, is a fast-growing organization committed to bridging the partisan divide. In partnership with The Collective Good, they achieved greater alignment as a team and developed a bold plan to further strengthen public leadership.

Values-driven and community-led public health

As a public health department, Louisiana Department of Health’s STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program (SHHP) had a goal to engage with constituencies and partners differently, breaking the hierarchy of government, shifting to a shared ownership model.

A national network aligned in advancing health equity

NASTAD, a national association for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis public health officials, required an impactful strategy to advance their priorities of membership, while centering their commitment to social justice and anti-stigma in public health.

Internal Transformation to Advance Racial Equity

When Equal Measure, a leader in evaluation and collective impact, called us-- they were embarking on a journey of change, and they were at a crossroads. Through intensive workshops and facilitated conversations, The Collective Good challenged assumptions, dismantled outdated frameworks, and co-created a roadmap for the future.

Protecting Others by Investing in Themselves

When an organization focused on improving our national immunization and vaccine systems wants to improve itself, where does it turn?

Eradicating barriers to the full freedom of Black Americans through policy

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies (The Joint Center) creates ideas to improve the socioeconomic status and civic engagement of Black people in America. They were in transition when they reached out to us, but ready to capture and articulate a clear picture of their mission and strategy.

Unearthing the roots of inclusive culture

Washington, DC is home to countless nonprofits and think tanks serving communities around the world through policy and a variety of direct programs. One such think tank focused on financial inclusion engaged us to help them look internally, to explore the inclusivity of their own culture. We dug in, helping them assess beyond the common symptoms of culture challenges to uncover the keys to building a more supportive workplace.

A Strategic Approach of Building Unity in Frederick, MD

The Ausherman Family Foundation, a leader in fostering community growth and philanthropy in Frederick County, called upon us to help engage diverse voices and develop inclusive, people-driven solutions to complex challenges facing their community.

Investing in leaders for a more creative future

Amid rapid growth, Scratch Foundation turned to us for strategic guidance and leadership development to fuel their mission of empowering kids through creative and confident coding.

Going Global to Make a Financial Impact More Local

A full-day immersion in Delhi helped senior leaders move from concept to connection—deepening their understanding of financial inclusion and aligning global leadership around local impact.

Building the Backbone of a Movement

To support the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, The Collective Good designed MBK Strong—a national strategy that connected corporate pro bono talent with nonprofits serving boys and young men of color.