Converge

converge.net

PRACTICE AREA

Impact networks

REGION

Global

INVESTMENT YEARS

2018-2024

IN 2022

• Coached 8 Small Foundation partners
• 30+ network professionals supported through the Network of Network Coordinators

Converge cultivates impact networks and supports network leaders. It is a network of strategists, designers, storytellers, and systems thinkers. Small Foundation has partnered with Converge since 2018 to develop our network practice and theory; to provide coaching and training to our impact network partners in sub-Saharan Africa. Small Foundation has supported Converge to develop knowledge products for the wider public, including the Network Leadership Series.

Converge facilitates a session at Collaborative for Frontier Finance‘s ESCP network annual convening. Dar Es Salaam, June 2022.

Systems lens

Small Foundation initially partnered with Converge to inform our thinking around networks as an engine for systemic change. Over the years the partnership has evolved into one of deep learning and collaboration that continually evolves our network practice, bringing deep support and peer learning to our sub-Saharan African partners. This has taken the form of innovative and practical tools and trainings; coaching for our partners; and in 2022 the creation of the Network of Network Coordinators, a locally-led peer learning initiative. Along the way we have worked together to share the collective wisdom of Converge via an Impact Networks book and documentary. Learn more here.