The Catalyst Circle Incubator
A six-month journey where grassroots organizations harness the power of storytelling to strengthen their mission, connect with community, and inspire lasting change.
Story at the Heart
The Catalyst Circle is a six-month incubator where organizations use storytelling as a tool to grow stronger, connect deeply, and lead with clarity.
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Through guided sessions and peer exchange, participants:
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Use story as a catalyst — crafting and refining narratives that inspire action, attract support, and expand reach.
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Explore the link between story and resilience — understanding how narratives can strengthen leadership, foster trust, and sustain purpose.
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Elevate authentic voices — sharing lived experience and cultural knowledge in ways that build connection and honor community wisdom.
A Six-Month Journey
From May to October, a select group of organizations comes together once a month for focused two-hour virtual sessions. Each session blends practical skill-building with space for reflection, peer connection, and shared learning.
Guest facilitators bring perspectives from leadership, cultural practice, and community building — ensuring every session offers both inspiration and actionable tools.
More Than Skills
The Catalyst Circle is a space to slow down, listen, and engage with peers who understand the unique challenges of grassroots work. It’s about creating the conditions for long-term resilience — where your story isn’t just told, but lived and shared in ways that strengthen your mission and the communities you serve.
What You'll Takeaway
A stronger, clearer narrative that guides outreach, partnerships, and decision-making.
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New strategies for building trust and engagement through story.
Deeper relationships with a network of peers committed to mutual support.
A renewed sense of clarity, purpose, and direction.​​
Connect with Us
The Catalyst Circle is an ongoing program of Thriving Communities. For more information or to explore participation in a future Circle, please get in touch.