Your Journey for Lasting Community Transformation
The Impact Pathway is a guided journey designed to help cross-sector community teams make measurable progress on shared priorities. Rooted in systems thinking and built on the Baldrige-inspired Communities of Excellence Framework, the pathway provides the structure, tools, and support your team needs to align people, data, strategy, and action—step by step.
The Impact Pathway guides communities through five proven milestones—rooted in systems thinking and data-driven collaboration.
How It Works
Each milestone offers a flexible, virtual learning experience with optional coaching. Milestones are either three months or five months in length.
Download the full Program Overview or One-Pager.
Want to know where to begin? Use our Milestone Decision Tree to find your best starting point.
Our Theory of Change
We believe real change happens when communities align around shared priorities, use data to drive action, and continuously improve. Our theory of change outlines how we move from team formation to community transformation.
View our Theory of Change
What’s Included
All participants receive:
- Live virtual sessions led by expert facilitators
- Access to our Learning Management System and Resource Library
- Use of the COE Common Community Scorecard (customizable at the census tract level)
- Additional learning webinars on special topics
- National network connection and recognition opportunities
Coaching is available as an add-on for any milestone. Contact us for more info.
Schedule, Pricing & Packages
We offer flexible schedules and pricing for:
- Individual Milestones
- Pathway Bundles through our Community Engagement Packages
- Coaching and Custom Support
Flexible engagement packages are available for teams, organizations, and full communities. Explore the options to see what fits best for you.
Ready to Get Started?
Step 1: Review the Impact Pathway Overview
Step 2: Use the Decision Tree to find your entry point
Step 3: Complete the short interest form or contact us directly at info@communitiesofexcellence2026.org
