Onboarding Guidelines
Please select the stakeholder type you identify with below to see the initiatives that might interest you:
Social Innovators & Civil Society groups
Academics
Foundations & Donors
Private Sector
Media & Journalists
Coalition & Networks
Intermediaries
Social Innovators & Civil Society groups
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
Connect with members
Connect with social innovators and other community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Fundraising Resources
Equip your social enterprise with practical tools, masterclasses, and expert insights to secure funding and build a sustainable financial foundation for lasting impact.
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
In-Person Events
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
Academic
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Systems Learning WG
Join and share learning and create a collective learning to inform best practice.
Academic Hubs
Connect with fellow academics across the globe and your region, including Africa, APAC, Europe, LATAM, MENA, North America, and Lusophone countries
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
Connect with members
Connect with other educators and community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
In-Person Events
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
Foundations & Donors
Read, Sign, Take Action: Shape the Future of Funding
Discover key insights on funding systems change, lend your voice to our open letter, and assess your own practices to drive meaningful impact.
READ OUR REPORT
Read our report about: Our Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change.
SIGN OUR OPEN LETTER
Our Shifting the Funding Paradigm collaboration has co-written a letter that highlights the changes we are calling for. We invite all organisations working to improve the quality of people’s lives to sign it and join us in our open call to donors and funders.
Take the Funder Self-Assessment Tool
This self-assessment draws on the principles outlined in the Embracing Complexity report, the Shifting Systems initiative, and other leading sources. Together, these insights paint a bold vision for philanthropy, inviting funders to embrace a new culture, strategy, and approach to funding.
Support our movement
Connect with our team and explore the different ways in which you can support the movement and systemic change.
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Donor Learning Group
This group comprises 70 leaders from funder organisations who are dedicated to understanding and adopting a systems approach to their giving strategies.
We are currently exploring the launch of a cohort of donors interested in funding and experimenting together.
Compliance Collandrum Collaboration
Together with KujaLink, Epic Africa, TechSoup and Hilton Foundation, Catalyst 2030 seek to address risk and compliance issues and barriers faced by community-driven and locally led development initiatives.
Community of Practice
By bringing the different stakeholders together, we would like to shift the debate from “how to shift the power” to “why did you not shift yet” by showcasing best practices through a community of practice.
Shifting the Funding Paradigm
The aim of this collaboration is to drive efforts to shift the current funding paradigm by creating a safe space to question current norms, listen to the challenges of both donors and doers and accelerate the agenda to progress on social innovation.
Other Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
Social Innovation House
Launched in Davos in January 2025, the Social Innovation House (SIH) is an initiative by Catalyst Now that brings together social innovators, business leaders, and policymakers to collaborate on systemic solutions and accelerate collective impact.
Partner with us in high-impact panels, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions at premier global events such as the World Economic Forum, COP, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and more.
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
In-Person
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
members
Connect with social innovators and other community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Private Sector
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Catalyst Business Partners
CBP recognises corporates that embed sustainability in their core strategy and partner with social enterprises.
If you are doing a great work, you can nominate yourself and write to us.
Donor Learning Group
This group comprises 70 leaders from funder organisations who are dedicated to understanding and adopting a systems approach to their giving strategies.
We are currently exploring the launch of a cohort of donors interested in funding and experimenting together.
Shifting the Funding Paradigm
The aim of this collaboration is to drive efforts to shift the current funding paradigm by creating a safe space to question current norms, listen to the challenges of both donors and doers and accelerate the agenda to progress on social innovation.
Other Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
Social Innovation House
Launched in Davos in January 2025, the Social Innovation House (SIH) is an initiative by Catalyst Now that brings together social innovators, business leaders, and policymakers to collaborate on systemic solutions and accelerate collective impact.
Partner with us in high-impact panels, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions at premier global events such as the World Economic Forum, COP, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and more.
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
In-person
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
Connect with members
Connect with social innovators and other community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Media & Journalists
shifting the narrative
Our aim is to contribute to raising awareness and shifting the narrative on pressing issues, inspire audiences and advocate for systems change.
Access our collective impact and community reports
You will have access to compelling stories of social change and innovation.
Catalyst Now members have inspiring stories to share. Around the world, our members are co-creating socially innovative, human-centred solutions to the challenges faced in the most underserved communities
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
In-Person Events
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
Partner with us
Partner with us in covering global events that advance the SDGs. Share powerful stories of systems change, feature changemakers, and amplify impact. To explore media partnerships or request our press release, please contact us below.
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
Connect with members
Connect with social innovators and other community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Coalition & Networks
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
Connect with members
Connect with social innovators and other community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Fundraising Resources
Equip your network with practical tools, masterclasses, and expert insights to secure funding and build a sustainable financial foundation for lasting impact.
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
Intermediaries
Read, Sign, Take Action: Shape the Future of Funding
Discover key insights on funding systems change, lend your voice to our open letter, and assess your own practices to drive meaningful impact.
READ OUR REPORT
Read our report about: Our Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change.
SIGN OUR OPEN LETTER
Shifting the Funding Paradigm, Working Groups have co-written a letter that highlights the changes we are calling for. We invite all organisations working to improve the quality of people’s lives to sign it and join us in our open call to donors and funders.
Take the Funder Self-Assessment Tool
This self-assessment draws on the principles outlined in the Embracing Complexity report, the Shifting Systems initiative, and other leading sources. Together, these insights paint a bold vision for philanthropy, inviting funders to embrace a new culture, strategy, and approach to funding.
Ecosystem Development
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Chapters
Collaborations and Working Groups
At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members, social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders, who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress.
Collaborations
Catalyst Now supports its local chapters worldwide, recognizing that collaboration is essential to strengthening local impact ecosystems and advancing our global movement.
Do you have an idea of a collaboration you would like to start with this community, or are you looking to scale up an existing one? Your ideas matter, and the secretariat is here to support you every step of the way.
Membership Engagement
To strengthen and increase active participation, connection, collaboration and leadership among our community we have a variety of engagement programs.
members
Connect with social innovators and other community leaders who share your interests and passions and amplify your impact.
Networking and Connection
Explore opportunities for members to expand your professional networks, forge meaningful connections with colleagues, and explore collaborative possibilities within and beyond your field of expertise.
Peer to peer support
Connect with other peers who offer guidance, advice, and a supportive network to navigate challenges and enhance professional development.
Bonding and wellbeing
Have a look at the activities and resources designed to build trust, and prioritize mental and physical wellness among members, ensuring a positive and supportive community environment.
Learn and share your knowledge
Our goal is to build a dynamic learning community where social innovators and others share knowledge, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. To support this goal, we have a dedicated learning space within the movement.
Systems Learning Series
The series focuses on amplifying the systems change movement by stimulating an ongoing learning process.
Research
Our Igniting Systems Change Medium platform aims to advance our mission of igniting systems change for social impact by publishing members’ articles
Fundraising Resources
Equip your organization with practical tools, masterclasses, and expert insights to secure funding and build a sustainable financial foundation for lasting impact.
Events
Upcoming events
Get information on key events happening at Catalyst Now and within the Social Innovation sector.
In-Person Events
Are you attending a global or regional events in person soon?
Catalysing Change Week
World’s largest virtual gathering for social innovators.
Catalyst Now Awards
The Catalyst Awards platform celebrates key allies on the journey of achieving the SDGs through bottom-up collaboration.
Contact Maria Ollé at maria.olle@catalystnow.net for more information.
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