Coming Together, Not Apart - Part 2

Coming Together, Not Apart: Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration is the second of three Council on Foundations publications exploring philanthropy's involvement in developing the heartset, mindset, and skillset to lead collaboratively across differences. It dives deep into how philanthropy is talking about and investing in work to navigate divides and connect across differences, and it examines the opportunities, risks, and challenges in funding work to bring people together in a time of toxic division.

The second Coming Together, Not Apart publication is a deep dive into the actual work philanthropy is doing today to navigate divides, training a spotlight on five real-world initiatives to examine the theories of change behind these efforts, describe how the work is playing out, and explore how impact is measured to determine success. The projects vary in their size, scope, and methods, but they share the same goal that drives all the work in this field: an inclusive democracy where everyone belongs.

Be sure to read the first part in this publication series: Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division.

For a list of references used in this report, consult the references page.