Restructuring the Impact Sector for a Changing World

​The world is shifting rapidly, and the social sector is feeling the impact. From the ripple effects of USAID cuts to the growing complexity of global challenges, mission-driven organizations are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Yet, the structures that guide nonprofits and philanthropy remain largely unchanged, making it harder to adapt, respond, and sustain impact.

​Now is the time to rethink how we organize for the future. Mergers, partnerships, networks, and alternative models are already helping organizations navigate change, but these approaches need to be shared, scaled, and supported.

​On April 1 in Oxford, ahead of Skoll World Forum, we’re bringing together funders, nonprofit leaders, and ecosystem builders to explore how structural innovation can help organizations realign their structures to meet today’s challenges while building a more sustainable sector. 

​🔹 Jacob Harold, former CEO of GuideStar and co-founder of Candid, will take us through a dozen examples of structural innovation and share examples.

​🔹 Following the presentation, Jacob Harold, Jailan Adly, and Seth Cochran will lead an interactive session on how we as a sector can rapidly drive innovative structural change at scale

​This is more than a conversation. It’s a space to think, collaborate, and move forward together. We intend to create a space for sector leaders to actually start the work of reimagining our shared structures.

• ​Jacob Harold: A thought leader who spearheaded the merger of GuideStar and Foundation Center to create Candid.

• ​Jailan Adly: A leading facilitator with deep expertise in talent sourcing and organizational development.

• ​Seth Cochran: An experienced corporate restructuring expert who led the integration of companies with over 10,000 staff before transitioning to the impact space.

• ​Carl Manlan: A seasoned financial inclusion and sustainability leader who has driven transformative impact across 33 African markets.