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Since its creation, Catalyst Now has explored systems change approaches to drive collective action and accelerate meaningful progress toward the SDGs.
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What is Systems Change?
Catalyst Now members explore systems change approaches as a means of uniting in collective action to achieve the SDGs.
Catalyst Now defines systems change as confronting root causes of problems, rather than symptoms. It does this by transforming structures, customs, mindsets, power dynamics, policies and rules and strengthening collective power through the active collaboration of diverse people and organisations. The iceberg illustration shows different levels at which systemic change can take place: ‘deeper’ changes tend to result in greater impact but less dramatic shifts can pave the way towards these deeper changes.
Explore opportunities, access valuable resources, and discover how to get involved
Curious to learn more? Scroll down to dive into our Learning Series, Fundraising Masterclass, Research, and Resources.
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Learning Series
The Learning Series supports social innovators by fostering continuous learning and collaboration to advance systems change. Through shared experiences, we develop new ideas and approaches that influence practice, education, and policy in social entrepreneurship.
Research
Catalyst Now unlocks knowledge as a driver of systems change. We encourage academics and social innovators to share insights that advance social entrepreneurship, bridging theory and practice. To support this, we facilitate multiple pathways for changemakers to contribute to collective wisdom.
Catalyst Reports
Explore our latest reports, grounded in evidence-based research, that examine how social entrepreneurship is viewed, taught, and shaped by policy.
Catalyst Now: Igniting Systems Change
Catalyst Now’s Igniting Systems Change Medium platform is a collective learning hub where members share insights, research, and experiences in systemic change and social innovation. It amplifies the voices of changemakers, academics, and practitioners driving impact worldwide.
Members can write articles and share ideas and information that drive change. Submit your article/abstract/draft to mehru@catalyst2030.net.
Academic Hubs
Catalyst Now is keen to bring existing and emerging academics, researchers, lecturers, and scholar-practitioners to integrate social innovation and systems change approaches across campuses around the globe.
Resources
Catalyst Now unlocks knowledge as a driver of systems change. We encourage academics and social innovators to share insights that advance social entrepreneurship, bridging theory and practice. To support this, we facilitate multiple pathways for changemakers to contribute to collective wisdom.
Fundraising Resources
Access essential tools, guides, and insights to help you secure funding and sustain your social enterprise. These resources will support you in building a strong financial foundation for lasting change.
- Catalyst Crowdsourced Grant Opportunities and Fellowships
- Segal Foundation: Africa Founder Directory
- Candid Resource: Essential non-profit data, tools and resources
- Philanthropy International Resource: Global Philanthropy and Impact Investing Ecosystem
- Shifting the Funding Paradigm
Systems Change Resources
Creating systems change requires everyone to think and act differently. The Catalysing Systems Change framework provides four steps that will accelerate collaborative systems change while changing the way we create change.
Collaboration Resources
Explore key frameworks, best practices, and tools to foster meaningful partnerships and collective action. These resources will help you build strong networks and drive impactful collaboration.
To learn more about Catalyst Now collaborations, visit the Collaborate page.
Systems Change Learning Working Group
This WG aims to provide opportunities for shared learning and the creation of collective learning to inform practice. Recognises that systems change is complex and requires new mental models, processes and organising approaches.
Our Ecosystem Partners
These are the social entrepreneur fellowship organisations that helped to establish Catalyst Now
Get in contact with us
If you are interested in contacting the Learning and Systems Change Team for further information