Introduction to the Backbone and Collaborative Leadership

Jul 16, 2026 • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Virtual Event

Offered by Collective Impact Forum, explore how how backbone teams and collaborative leadership structures help coordinate and advance collaborative efforts.

If you are new to the backbone team and looking to deepen your understanding of the backbone team's role in moving collective impact work forward, we invite you to join Introduction to the Backbone and Collaborative Leadership. This three-hour workshop will deep dive into the backbone role, and other roles and structures that move the work forward.

This session will cover:

Defining the backbone team and its role
How backbone leadership differs from more traditional leadership
The mindset shifts and qualities needed to lead on a backbone team
Other roles and structures that enable collective impact work

Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.