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What is the Impact Pathway?

Your Roadmap for Systems-Level Community Transformation

The Impact Pathway helps communities move from shared concern to aligned action and measurable progress. Through five practical milestones, cross-sector teams strengthen relationships, deepen systems understanding, align priorities, and establish sustainable ways of working that support long-term community impact.

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Complex Challenges Require More Than Isolated Efforts

Communities often have strong leaders, committed organizations, and important initiatives already underway, but lasting change can remain difficult when efforts are fragmented across systems, sectors, and priorities.

The Impact Pathway gives cross-sector teams a practical structure to:

  • bring the right people together
  • understand the community as a system
  • align priorities and resources
  • put plans into action
  • learn, improve, sustain, and scale what works

Start Where You Are

Communities don’t need a perfect plan to begin. Whether you are just beginning to convene partners or already leading collaborative efforts, the Impact Pathway allows you to start at the milestone that best fits your current goals, readiness, and stage of development.

Upcoming Opportunities

Milestone 1: Gather to Build Momentum - Kickoff Workshop

Bring together an initial cross-sector team, clarify a shared purpose, and build momentum for systems-level community change.

Next Dates:
July 14, 2026 (virtual)
October 12, 2026 (in person)

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Milestone 2: See Your Whole Picture

Build the shared understanding, alignment, and strategic foundation needed for lasting systems-level community impact.

Next Cohorts:
August 2026
February 2027

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What’s Included

  • Live virtual sessions and peer exchange
  • Tools, templates, and milestone resources
  • Access to recordings and support materials
  • Optional coaching and engagement support

Powered by the C.O.R.E. Guide

The Impact Pathway is grounded in the Baldrige-based C.O.R.E. Guide, a practical framework for helping communities think systemically, engage cross-sector partners, use data intentionally, and improve over time.

Explore the Full Pathway

The Impact Pathway includes five connected milestones designed to help communities strengthen collaboration, align priorities, implement strategies, and sustain long-term systems-level change.

View the Five Milestones

Ready to get started?

Start with Milestone 1 or schedule a conversation to explore where your community fits. Fill out our Interest Form or contact us directly at info@connectwithcore.org.

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