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Civic Strength Partners

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Civic Strength Partners helps social change organizations plan strategically for organizational succession, mergers and partnerships, and protection of assets.

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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 New Report: In “Beyond the Heroic NonProfit”, Jacob Harold and Archie Kindon lay out the “Heroic NonProfit” model, as well as the limitations of this form and suggests a range of options and a framework for structure transitions along with recommendations for the field. Read more ⬇️
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
CSP’s Jean Scrimgeour and Florencia Guerzovich will join the Central American Donors Forum in Guatemala City September 29-October 1 and facilitate a workshop for civil society organization leaders on “Navigating Strategic Transitions”. Info + agenda can be found ⬇️ cadonorsforum.org/en/
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
CSP will be at events next week surrounding #UNGA. If you are attending and would like to talk about how CSP supports social change organizations navigating complex transitions, be sure to reach out to our colleagues, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Blair Glencorse, and Josh Powell.
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Are you a development professional preparing for a funder exit? On September 15, CSP’s Cheri Leigh Erasmus will be joining Devex, along with Eszter Filippinyi of the Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative, to discuss how to navigate these changes. More information ⬇️
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How Grantees Can Prepare for a Funder Exit
What happens when a major funder changes course?
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In a recent interview, Babra Bhebe, a facilitator of CSP’s Financial Futures cohort program, shares her experience in how the Cohorts help organizations facing transitions learn from those who have been on a similar journey and create a safe and supportive environment. Read more:
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Financial Futures - A CSP Cohort Unpacked | Civic Strength Partners
Dr Babra Ontibile Bhebe is a widely respected consultant on [...]
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Much of the social sector's dominant organizational architecture emerged under operating conditions that differ from today. Our upcoming report, Beyond the Heroic Nonprofit, argues that the sector faces not only a strategic challenge, but a structural one. Read the summary: bit.ly/4xJ4BtF
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
How does CSP help organizations navigate transitions? Our work is organized around three service areas – Organizational Transformation, Emerging Models, and Narratives and Research – all of which help us walk with organizations through the full arc of transition. Learn more: bit.ly/4cK3y4x
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
When considering a bold new direction for Cadasta Foundation, Amy Coughenour Betancourt worked with CSP on the considerations necessary to pursue a strategic alliance, including important governance considerations. Read more about Amy’s experience in our latest blog: bit.ly/44pMtZp
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When the Mission Demands a Bolder Path | Civic Strength Partners
Amy Coughenour Betancourt has been a social sector leader for [...]
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
CSP supports organizations managing transitions to make sense of what is happening, see viable futures, and decide what should be preserved, repurposed, or responsibly let go. Read more about how our one-on-one accompaniment work and our cohort model in our latest blog: bit.ly/3SHoS3F
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Accompanying Organizations Through Transition | Civic Strength Partners
This blog explores how Civic Strength Partners supports organizations to make sense of what is happening, see viable futures, and decide what should be preserved, repurposed, or responsibly let go.
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
CSP is fundamentally an accompaniment initiative, but what does that look like in practice? In our latest blog, we highlight how Ben Wrobel of Proximate Press, who reached out to CSP to help navigate a turning point in Proximate’s long-term sustainability. Read more here:
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Keeping the Mission Alive: Proximate Press, CSP, and the Value of Strategic Accompaniment | Civic Strength Partners
CSP is fundamentally an accompaniment initiative, but what does that look like in practice? In our latest blog, we highlight how Ben Wroble of Proximate Press, who reached out to CSP to help navigate ...
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
As trust in democracies around the world weakens and aid retreats, funders should focus on "protecting, preserving, and expanding space" for CSOs to work. This was the word from the Global Philanthropy Forum’s 2026 Leaders Summit in California. Read the Devex piece here - bit.ly/3NGTdx9
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As government trust frays, philanthropy is pushed to rethink its funding
As trust in governments erodes, funders are being urged to rethink their role in development. Instead of financing services, experts say philanthropy should invest in accountability and civic systems that help governments deliver.
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
New blog! Deb Ingersoll shares her perspectives on how Civic Strength Partners is building, learning, and adapting after the last year of supporting social change organizations in transitions. Read more about Deb’s learnings and follow us on Medium for future updates: bit.ly/4s7suc8
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
New blog: Sean McDonald, co-founder of Digital Public, details CSP’s accompaniment model, which involves facilitating teams to explore the possibilities, coaching leadership, demystifying the practicalities of each outcome, and connecting and/or resourcing experts. Read more: bit.ly/3M0hvRJ
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On-Ramps to Accompaniment | Civic Strength Partners
Written by Sean McDonald One of the most interesting, and [...]
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
In our latest blog, Sean McDonald, co-founder of Digital Public, details how CSP’s accompaniment model supports civil society organizations with capacity, expertise, and practical resources during structural pivots. Read more: bit.ly/3M0hvRJ
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New blog available! In Building Tidepools – Interstitial Public Interest Infrastructure(s) for Unstable Times”, Sean McDonald, co-founder of Digital Public, discusses the importance of creating metaphorical tidepools to support a social sector in the midst of transition. bit.ly/4qLTihl
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
In our latest blog, “Building Tidepools – Interstitial Public Interest Infrastructure(s) for Unstable Times”, Sean McDonald, co-founder of Digital Public, discusses how to support civil society organizations in the midst of rapid ecosystem changes. Read more: bit.ly/4qLTihl
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
New blog available! CSP’s year in review: CSP launched several resources for the broader community, recognizing we can’t accomplish this work alone and that building a strong knowledge management ecosystem is essential to our collective success. Read more: bit.ly/4b6fUnN
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The last year in international development has brought increasing uncertainty, but during this time, Civic Strength Partners has begun accompanying a growing network of organizations, demonstrating the demand for structured, values-aligned transition support. Read more: bit.ly/4b6fUnN
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
🚨New release: Our new report, Emerging Insights from Accompanying Social-change Organizations through Transition, highlights lessons learned to support social change organizations navigating complex transitions. Read more: bit.ly/44xzvZX
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Transitions as Opportunities for Innovation and Partnership — Emerging Lessons from CSP
Across the social sector, organizations are navigating profound change — funding contractions, leadership turnover, shifting mandates, and…
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Recording now available for our recent webinar “Restructure, Reduce, Renew”, where we discussed how nonprofits can survive the current moment and preserve the work. Panelists shared their experiences helping social change organizations navigate complex transitions. Watch at: bit.ly/4j1m5vj
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Restructure, Reduce, Renew: How Nonprofits Can Survive the Moment and Preserve the Work
Many nonprofits face difficult choices right now because of funding cuts, leadership transitions and political shifts. This webinar explores some options – including partnerships, mergers, restructuring, and more. Done right, nonprofits can find ways fo...
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
📣New Resource! CSP just launched our new report Emerging Insights from Accompanying Social-change Organizations through Transition, highlighting the rich early learnings from our work. We hope you join us in this shared learning agenda. Read more: bit.ly/3KBesip
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🚨New release: Across the social sector, organizations are navigating profound change. Our new report, Emerging Insights from Accompanying Social-Change Organizations through Transition, highlights lessons learned for organizations navigating complex transitions. Read more: bit.ly/3XOiRkZ
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Happening tomorrow! You don’t want to miss Civic Strength Partner’s webinar, "Restructure, Reduce, Renew”, discussing how nonprofits can survive the current moment to continue to save lives, maintain missions and preserve expertise. Join us on November 19 at bit.ly/preservethework
Promotional graphic for a webinar by Civic Strength Partnership titled 'Restructure, Reduce, Renew: How Nonprofits Can Survive the Moment and Preserve the Work.' occurring on Wednesday, November 19 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT. The blue text on green background also features photos of the four speakers with names and titles. This includes: Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, co-CEO Accountability Lab
Josh Powell, CEO Development Gateway
Rachel Huguet, Senior Officer, Partnerships, Conrad Hilton Foundation
Rajesh Mirchandani (moderator), CEO and Founder, Storyteller Consulting
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
How can nonprofits survive current challenges and preserve their work? Join Civic Strength Partners on November 19 as we host a webinar on "Restructure, Reduce, Renew”, discussing practical options for nonprofits including partnerships, mergers, restructurings, and more. bit.ly/preservethework
Promotional graphic for a webinar by Civic Strength Partnership titled 'Restructure, Reduce, Renew: How Nonprofits Can Survive the Moment and Preserve the Work.' occurring on Wednesday, November 19 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT. The blue text on green background also features photos of the four speakers with names and titles. This includes: Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, co-CEO Accountability Lab
Josh Powell, CEO Development Gateway
Rachel Huguet, Senior Officer, Partnerships, Conrad Hilton Foundation
Rajesh Mirchandani (moderator), CEO and Founder, Storyteller Consulting
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
#DYK Civic Strength Partners has connected with over 150 organizations interested in mergers, strategic partnerships, or other transformations? Currently, more than 15 pairs of organizations are working towards solutions. Learn more at civicstrengthpartners.org
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
On November 19, Civic Strength Partners is hosting a webinar to help nonprofits facing complex changes explore practical options for a way forward. Join us on November 19 for “Restructure, Reduce, Renew: How Nonprofits Can Survive the Moment and Preserve the Work”. bit.ly/preservethework
Promotional graphic for a webinar by Civic Strength Partnership titled 'Restructure, Reduce, Renew: How Nonprofits Can Survive the Moment and Preserve the Work.' occurring on Wednesday, November 19 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT. The blue text on green background also features photos of the four speakers with names and titles. This includes: Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, co-CEO Accountability Lab
Josh Powell, CEO Development Gateway
Rachel Huguet, Senior Officer, Partnerships, Conrad Hilton Foundation
Rajesh Mirchandani (moderator), CEO and Founder, Storyteller Consulting
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Are you a social change organization making a transition? A potential partner looking to connect with our mission? Or a service provider wanting to lend your skills to helping organizations face current challenges head-on? You can learn more about how to work with us at civicstrengthpartners.org
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Ways to work with CSP
- For service providers: We're collating both pro- and low-bono professional service providers.
-For partners: We have developed a shared fund, which is actively accepting technical and/or financial resources
- For social change organizations: CSP supports civil society organizations navigating complex transitions
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
CSP partners with social change organizations in moments of transition to preserve what matters, evolve with mission integrity, & grow a resilient development ecosystem. We have a relationship-centered approach grounded in trust, humility, + shared learning. Learn more: civicstrengthpartners.org
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What makes CSP unique?
- A curated, values-aligned community network of expertise
- a philanthropically-raised base that supports transitioning civil society organizations
- a relationship-centered approach grounded in trust, humility, and shared learning
-seed funding and flexible tools
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Too often, nonprofits face tough transitions alone and without the support, resources or time they need. But practical solutions do exist and Civic Strength Partner’s Nov 19 webinar will explore options – including partnerships, mergers, restructuring, and more. Register at: bit.ly/preservethework
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Are you a nonprofit facing a difficult transition due to funding cuts, leadership changes, or political shifts? Join Civic Strength Partners Nov 19 for “Restructure, Reduce, Renew: How Nonprofits Can Survive the Moment and Preserve the Work” and explore practical ways forward. bit.ly/preservethework
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
When civil society organizations face complex transitions – a merger, strategic partnership, or wind-down – Civic Strength Partners works closely with leadership to navigate change with clarity and care. Hear more about our approach in our new video: bit.ly/46Sw69N


Image featuring a quote from Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, on a blue background with the Civic Strength Partners logo at the top. The quote reads: I am really ambitious about the learning we can do through this growth project and how that can support thinking about what the future of the ecosystem might look like. This immediate term work is giving us so much rich learning and narratives that could really shape how we think about resilience in the sector. Image featuring a quote from Sean McDonald, on a blue background with the Civic Strength Partners logo at the top. Quote reads: What we’re finding is that organizations, by necessity, reaction, and adaptation to a very different environment, are finding new ways to work together and reconsider what it is they are doing... We hope to mainstream a conversation about what it is to run an organization responsibly, without it becoming an immediate and personal reflection on the leader involved.Image featuring a quote from Josh Powell on a blue background with the Civic Strength Partners logo at the top. Quote reads: We thought that this would be a really critical opportunity to be able to contribute to the field and help our partners & various organizations that we admire to find their next chapter and continue to amplify their impact. Image featuring a quote from Jean Scrimgeour on a blue background with the Civic Strength Partners logo at the top. Quote reads: Our impetus is not to merge or acquire or create strategic partnerships for financial or profit gain. For us it is really about how do we strengthen one another? How can we be strategically useful to the ecosystem?
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
How are charities adapting to current challenges? A recent Chronicle of Philanthropy article features the work of Civic Strength Partners and other organizations that help charities respond to changes in funding, including through mergers and partnerships. Read more: bit.ly/3WehTOc
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Matchmakers Help Charities Find Merger Partners
The threats facing charities have created high demand for intermediaries that can help organizations figure out survival strategies, including mergers.
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Civic Strength Partners (CSP) is a partnership matching service and support network for organizations navigating moments of change. Hear more about how we're supporting social change organizations in moments of transition: bit.ly/46Sw69N
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Civic Strength Partners - Connecting, Building & Transitioning
Accountability Lab, Development Gateway: An IREX Venture, and Digital Public have joined forces to announce the launch of Civic Strength Partners (CSP), a partnership matching service and support network for organizations navigating moments of change. T...
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
🚨Responding to the challenges and changes facing civil society organizations, @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public announced the launch of Civic Strength Partners, a new initiative to support social impact organizations on the road ahead. Read more: bit.ly/4gZNm05
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Text reads: Transitions can be messy, complex, and filled with unknowns -- but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Civic Strength Partners is here to provide services, infrastructure, and support to social change organizations making strategic transitions.
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Foreign assistance cuts have had a profound impact on civil society organizations, but they don’t need to face this challenge alone. Civic Strength Partners works closely with leadership of social impact organizations to navigate change with clarity + care. Learn more: bit.ly/4gZNm05
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Civic Strength Partners @civic-strength.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📣 Exciting news: @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public have joined forces to launch Civic Strength Partners, a partnership matching service and support network for social impact organizations navigating moments of change. Read more: bit.ly/4gZNm05
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Text reads: Accountability Lab, Development Gateway: An IREX Venture, and Digital Public are proud to announce the launch of Civic Strength Partners, a partnership matching service and support network for organizations navigating moments of change.
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