Ecosystem Catalyzation

A new approach for philanthropy

Navigating an increasingly complex world requires a seismic shift in the way that actors in the field of philanthropy and social change understand their role and define their strategies. Taking an ecosystem perspective and approaching change as an ongoing process of catalyzation helps us to step into the unpredictable dynamics of interconnected systems with more strategic clarity about our role, posture, and key interventions.

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Relational approaches in philanthropy

In exploring new forms of collaboration, we and our partners have found great potential in “relational approaches.” This concept focuses on building trust-based relationships that create space for emergence: unplanned effects resulting from interactions within complex systems. These effects could provide us with the innovative means needed to advance transformation.

Field Supporters

Invitation to a Learning Journey

The program invites twelve organizations working in the civic space in Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, or Lebanon to a learning journey to further develop their role as field supporters and to work on their learning practice towards the field they operate in.

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Long-term impact through networks

Bernhard Straub, CEO of the Robert Bosch Stiftung: With the creation of the Bosch Alumni Network, Robert Bosch Stiftung has taken a significant step beyond simply cultivating a network.

How the topic of "learning" has shaped and continues to shape our work at iac Berlin and with our partners.

Activity Report 2024

At iac Berlin, we often engage with complex challenges for which there is no ready-made solution—no established path to follow or predefined method that guarantees success. We meet these situations with a mindset of knowing that we don’t know. Our interventions are deliberately explorative and experimental, allowing us to gradually gain a deeper understanding of the problem and its interdependencies. That’s why the Activity Report 2024 looks at our work through the lens of learning—highlighting what we tried, what worked, and what we could do better.

Designing Impact Networks

What We Do

Our Projects

Our work focuses on impact networks. Find out more about our specific projects and activities!

Who We Are

About Us

With everything we do we follow our vision and mission of creating social impact. Here are the details!

Our Resources

Sharing and Learning

We work together with partners and believe in sharing our knowledge. Find out more!

Are You In

The International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) is a Do & Think Tank for Impact Networks. It supports foundations and other non-profit organizations in their alumni work, helps with practical solutions in the design of impact alliances and initiates new forms of cooperation.