Your Vision, Our Strategy - Let's Change The Game Together
Collective Impact Group, LLC, led by Principal and Founder, James L. Thompson, partners with nonprofits, businesses, and other entities to advance strategic action, public education, and social change.
We specialize in crafting organizing strategies and executing field operations that empower collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable impact for communities seeking justice and equity.
Our services
Strategy & Campaign Planning
Organizing Strategy & Movement Building
Organizing Strategy & Movement Building
We develop comprehensive strategic planning for advocacy, electoral, and issue-based campaigns.
- Campaign strategy development (local, statewide, national)
- Midwest Academy strategy chart facilitation
- Power mapping & stakeholder analysis
- Short-, intermediate-, and long-term goal setting
- Legislative strategy development
- Policy roadmap creation
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We develop comprehensive strategic planning for advocacy, electoral, and issue-based campaigns.
- Campaign strategy development (local, statewide, national)
- Midwest Academy strategy chart facilitation
- Power mapping & stakeholder analysis
- Short-, intermediate-, and long-term goal setting
- Legislative strategy development
- Policy roadmap creation
- Opposition research & landscape analysis
- Campaign timeline & workplan development
- Theory of change development
- Metrics, benchmarks & evaluation frameworks
Organizing Strategy & Movement Building
Organizing Strategy & Movement Building
Organizing Strategy & Movement Building
We build power through community-based organizing and coalition development.
- Base-building strategy
- Leadership development frameworks
- Grassroots organizing plans
- Coalition building & alignment strategy
- Cross-movement strategy
- Direct action planning & escalation strategy
- Volunteer recruitment & retention systems
- · Canvassing and field strategy
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We build power through community-based organizing and coalition development.
- Base-building strategy
- Leadership development frameworks
- Grassroots organizing plans
- Coalition building & alignment strategy
- Cross-movement strategy
- Direct action planning & escalation strategy
- Volunteer recruitment & retention systems
- · Canvassing and field strategy
- · Capacity assessments for community organizations
- · Campaign infrastructure development
Public Education & Narrative Strategy
Organizing Strategy & Movement Building
Public Education & Narrative Strategy
We shift public opinion and shaping narrative to win policy change.
- Public education campaign design
- Message development & framing strategy
- Narrative change strategy
- Media engagement planning
- Digital engagement strategy
- Content strategy (toolkits, fact sheets, explainer docs)
- Policy education workshops
- Spokesperson training
- Rapid response planning
Civic Engagement & Electoral Strategy
Civic Engagement & Electoral Strategy
Public Education & Narrative Strategy
We build civic power through voter engagement and democratic participation.
- Civic engagement strategy (nonpartisan & issue-based)
- Voter education programs
- GOTV planning
- Electoral field planning
- Paid canvass program design
- Target universe development
- Community voter registration strategy
- Candidate pipeline strategy
- Ballot initiative strategy
- Stipend program design & budgeting
Event Strategy & Execution
Civic Engagement & Electoral Strategy
Policy & Legislative Advocay
We design strategic events that build momentum, visibility, and power.
- Advocacy event planning
- Town halls & public forums
- Legislative briefings
- Press conferences
- Coalition convenings
- Community assemblies
- Direct action logistics
- Fundraising events
- Run-of-show development
- Speaker & stakeholder coordination
Policy & Legislative Advocay
Civic Engagement & Electoral Strategy
Policy & Legislative Advocay
We navigate legislative and regulatory systems with clarity, precision, and influence.
- Bill analysis & policy memos
- Legislative advocacy strategy
- Lawmaker engagement planning
- Testimony development
- Lobby day planning
- Regulatory engagement strategy
- Coalition advocacy coordination
- Legislative tracking systems
Organizational Development & Capacity Building
Organizational Development & Capacity Building
Organizational Development & Capacity Building
We strengthen organizations from the inside out—aligning strategy, structure, and resources.
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Board strategy sessions
- Staff retreat facilitation
- Campaign debrief & learning analysis
- Organizational growth planning
- Budget strategy development
- Grant strategy alignment
- Fundraising strategy consultation
Training & Facilitation
Organizational Development & Capacity Building
Organizational Development & Capacity Building
We provie interactive learning experiences grounded in organizing principles and real-world application.
- Midwest Academy strategy chart training
- Organizing fundamentals
- Power mapping workshops
- Direct action training
- Campaign planning intensives
- Messaging & communications training
- Leadership development workshops