Bridgebuilding Effectiveness: Behavior Matters
Co-authored by Allison Ralph and Michelle Garred, an expert in measuring and evaluation.
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Allison Ralph
Nov 192 min read
Upcoming at ARNOVA: Research into the Ecosystem of Faith-Inspired Grantmaking
I'm presenting on Thursday, November 21st from 2-3 pm (in meeting room 13). Join me!
Abbie Haug
Nov 144 min read
The Fall-Out of the 2024 Election: Goodbye Identity Politics?
Our political parties have been shaped by identity politics, and many experts expected this to remain true in 2024. That didn't happen.
Allison Ralph
Oct 304 min read
Out Now in The Foundation Review: “Advocacy and Bridging Strategies Are Failing Their Own. Multifaith Nonprofits Embody Six Solutions for a Pluralistic Democracy.”
This research is not only relevant to leaders within faith-inspired circles but also to those in secular and pro-pluralism initiatives.
Allison Ralph
Oct 241 min read
Announcement and Opportunity: We’re Working with Strategic Principles to Increase Impact and Expand Services!
Together, we have four decades of experience working with faith-inspired, multifaith organizations for social change.
Allison Ralph
Oct 175 min read
Celebrating and Reflecting on One Year of Impact at Cohesion Strategy
Cohesion Strategy is a year old!
Allison Ralph
Oct 113 min read
Event Recap: How we Turn ‘On-Ramps’ into Lasting Change
How do we, as individuals and organizations, navigate bridging work in an increasingly polarized world?
Allison Ralph
Oct 21 min read
Allison Ralph on Democracy Takes: Are bridging programs effective?
Allison Ralph, Cohesion Strategy Founder, wrote for the substack Democracy Takes: "A couple of weeks ago I published a blog on the...
Allison Ralph
Oct 11 min read
Past Event: Coffee Chat on the Impacts of Bridging Programs with Danny Morales of Braver Angels
Join us on Tuesday, October 8th from 12-12:30pm ET on LinkedIn Live.
Danny Morales
Sep 272 min read
Substance of Things Hoped For
Danny Morales, Ambassador and Interim SC State Co-Coordinator at Braver Angels, guest authors this week's blog.
Allison Ralph
Sep 205 min read
Resources for Bridging and Dialogue Work in Faith Communities
Is there a resource we are missing? Send us a message, and we’ll get it added!
Allison Ralph
Sep 53 min read
On Our Mind: Is Dialogue Enough to Build Bridges? Let’s Talk.
Does dialogue work truly make a difference?
Allison Ralph
Aug 283 min read
Multi-Faith Organizations: Showing us Why Activism and Bridging Need Each Other
These two approach must work together to be truly effective.
Sahithi Venkata Ankareddi
Aug 222 min read
Shaping the Future of Pluralism and Belonging Through Data and Diversity
Data can be key to creating a more inclusive and understanding society across cultural and social divides when used effectively.
Allison Ralph
Aug 191 min read
Fall Internship - Closed to Applications
Cohesion Strategy is seeking a part-time, remote, intern to support our research and communications efforts.
Allison Ralph
Aug 142 min read
An Introduction to Creative Depolarizing Collaborations in Six Steps
How can you create a depolarizing collaboration that works? It can be done in six steps.
Abbie Haug
Jul 313 min read
It's time to stop saying “All faiths are different paths up the same mountain”
Why do I no longer adhere to this way of thinking, and how does it connect to the work of Cohesion Strategy?
Allison Ralph
Jul 243 min read
Mapping The Field ... How Does it Actually Work?
Understanding your competition and your opposition is not just about identifying threats; it’s about finding common ground.
Allison Ralph
Jul 173 min read
Violence is unacceptable. Retreating to our bubbles is ineffective. To move forward, we must work together.
Working with those we disagree with does not mean papering over our differences.
Allison Ralph
Jul 103 min read
You Should Be Collaborating With Your Competition: How 'Collabotating' Can Improve your Bottom Line and Promote Democracy
Identifying an organization’s collabotators might be the key to expanding your program’s growth and impact.
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