The Impact Collective empowers whole humans and whole organizations to actualize their vision of a better world. Through B Corp Certification, Impact Strategy, and Leadership Coaching, we help businesses of all sizes measure, manage, deepen, and communicate their impact. Our Impact Strategy services ensure that organizations gain clarity, purpose, and direction to maximize the impact they’re having in the world.Oftentimes Impact Strategy can feel murky, squishy, and hard to define. So we wanted to share some concrete examples that highlight the challenges some of our clients faced, and the tangible outcomes of our work together. We also want to emphasize that Impact Strategy is for all purpose driven businesses, no matter the size or stage. We create customized, comprehensive programs that meet you where you’re at in your journey.If any of the challenges below resonate with you, let’s talk!Odd Notion: Impact Report Sprint
For small teams, measuring and managing impact is essential but often difficult to prioritize amid daily operations. The Impact Collective facilitated a one-day sprint to co-create an impact framework for Odd Notion, a B Corp certified design studio, defining impact pillars that align with their mission, vision, and values. Through this process, we established key metrics for tracking impact, developed narratives to communicate their story, and built the scaffolding for an impact report.By the end of our engagement, Odd Notion had a clear, actionable framework to measure and communicate their impact effectively, ensuring they could demonstrate their value to stakeholders and make data-driven decisions for the future.
Outcomes:- Identified impact pillars aligned with Odd Notion’s mission, vision, and values.
- Developed a structured impact framework connecting business activities to short-term outcomes and long-term impacts.
- Created measurable metrics for tracking progress and demonstrating impact.
- Built the foundation for an impact report, ensuring ongoing transparency and communication.
"Working with The Impact Collective was a game-changer. We've always been dedicated to making purpose popular, but we didn’t have a structured way to measure or communicate it. I've always struggled with the concept of an "Impact Report" - I didn't want to put something out there that just felt like bragging, I wanted it to be meaningful and rooted in our vision. In just one day, Sarah and Rebecca helped us define our impact pillars, establish key metrics, and build a framework that makes it easy to share our story. We can now build on that framework for measuring, deepening, and communicating our impact in a way that feels more authentic to who we are.” - Eleazar Ruiz, Odd NotionSoul Lab: Purpose and Impact Clarity Retreat
Soul Lab, a coaching and consulting company, had always been driven by a passion for helping individuals and organizations lead with soul. However, as the business grew, it became clear that while the impact on clients was deeply felt, articulating and measuring that impact remained a challenge. Through a custom retreat, The Impact Collective guided Soul Lab in defining its narrative arc, clarifying who they serve, and establishing a clear purpose.With this foundation, we developed a roadmap for the next year, ensuring alignment between their messaging, community engagement, and service offerings. As a result, Soul Lab gained the clarity needed to confidently communicate its impact, attract the right audience, and move forward with a strong sense of direction.Outcomes:- Defined Soul Lab’s narrative arc: Who they are, who they serve, where they’ve been, and where they’re going.
- Established a clear purpose (their WHY) to inspire long-term vision and guide short-term decision-making.
- Created a one-year roadmap using an impact framework, outlining key stakeholders, messaging, service offerings, and impact goals.
“The Impact Collective helped to uncover the heart of our work and sharpen our focus. Before the retreat, we knew we were making a difference but struggled to put it into words that truly resonated. Now we have clear purpose, understand who our audience is, and with Sarah and Rebecca’s guidance have made key changes to our strategy. This clarity has transformed how we tell our story and attract the right clients. Sarah and Rebecca are trusted partners who offer their expertise with heart and soul. I highly recommend them.” - Lisa Hunefeld, Soul LabPort of Portland: Impact Storytelling framework + Narrative/Audience Development
The Economic Development team at the Port of Portland had made significant strides toward shared prosperity but struggled to clearly communicate their role and value within the larger organization. This lack of clarity meant missed opportunities for collaboration and strategic decision-making. The Impact Collective worked closely with the team to summarize and align their past work, develop compelling narratives, and create a storytelling framework that clarifies how economic development is integral to the Port’s long-term strategy.
Through this process, the team gained the tools to effectively communicate their impact, ensuring that economic development will be a priority across all strategic initiatives at the organization.
Outcomes:- Consolidated and clarified the team’s past work, defining their role within the organization’s overarching mission and vision.
- Developed strong impact narratives to articulate their purpose and value to potential collaborators.
- Conducted stakeholder interviews to ensure the framework was clear, accessible, and useful.
- Created decision-making frameworks to ensure economic development is prioritized in all strategic initiatives.
- Implemented an impact framework linking day-to-day operations to long-term regional impact.
"Our team had been doing meaningful work for years, but we lacked a cohesive way to communicate our role within the organization. The Impact Collective helped us bring clarity to our contributions, align our strategy with the larger vision, and develop a framework that ensures economic development remains a key priority. Their guidance made our work more visible, strategic, and impactful." - Rachel Thieme, Port of Portland Economic Development TeamBeneficial State Bank: Impact Framework Development and Implementation
Beneficial State Bank sought to refine its impact strategy by developing a comprehensive Mission Framework. The Impact Collective collaborated with the Chief Impact Officer to create logic models, identify key metrics, and incorporate stakeholder feedback. Our work included mapping existing reporting structures, identifying redundancies, and developing an evolution concept to track impact over time.Additionally, we supported the internal impact team by defining roles, implementing an internal communications plan, and co-creating a retreat to align the team with the new mission framework. This comprehensive approach ensured that our client had the clarity, structure, and internal alignment needed to drive measurable, mission-aligned impact.Outcomes:- Developed logic models and impact narratives for six Mission Framework Pillars.
- Identified key metrics aligned with existing reporting.
- Incorporated feedback from diverse stakeholders.
- Mapped existing reporting structures to the impact framework for alignment and simplification.
"The Impact Collective brought structure and clarity to our impact strategy in a way that was both actionable and inspiring. Their expertise helped us refine our mission framework, streamline our reporting, and create a shared language around impact across our organization. Their ability to translate complexity into clarity has strengthened our team and deepened our commitment to measurable change." - Terra Neilson, Beneficial State BankThe Impact Collective’s work with Beneficial State Bank exemplifies our comprehensive, long-term approach to impact strategy. From building foundational frameworks to ensuring successful implementation through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, our approach helps organizations move from vision to action with clarity and confidence. Whether working with solopreneurs, small teams, or large institutions, we empower organizations to define, measure, and amplify their impact in a way that drives meaningful change.
