Engaging Coaching for Humanity and the Planet
Apply to start your own Ignite Initiative! Applications close on March 28, 2024.
What is Ignite?
The Ignite Initiative was launched in 2017 by the ICF Foundation. This initiative leverages the collective power of ICF chapters, members and credential-holders to accelerate positive impact on humanity and the planet. Through pro bono or reduced-rate coaching engagements to leaders, employees and beneficiaries of organizations supporting the United Nations Global Goals, Ignite empowers meaningful social impact on a global scale.
The ICF Foundation defines social impact as ” the measurable positive outcome of a specific intervention – such as coaching – on the wellbeing & development of society as a whole aimed at addressing social challenges & promoting social systemic change.“
Imagine One ICF connected through the positive impact of coaching, the spark of light to ignite humanity. When we share the power of coaching with our world, we have the power to ignite our local communities and spark a global impact.
Please consider joining us in our mission of accelerating and amplifying social system change through coaching, by launching your own Ignite Project.
Ignite Projects Map
2023 Social Impact
2024 Call for Applications
Applications for the 2024 Ignite Initiative are currently open until March 28, 2024. This program is aimed at ICF credentialed coaches and ICF chapters interested in creating social impact projects in their communities.
2024 Project Criteria:
- ICF credentialed coaches, ICF chapters and social change organizations to launch 20 Ignite projects.
- Targeted regions: Africa and Middle East, AsiaPac, Europe, North America, and Latin and Central America.
- Special focus on UN Global Goals 13 (Climate Action), Goal 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls), and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
How do ICF chapters and ICF credentialed coaches benefit from creating Ignite projects?
- Offer coaching hours for members seeking PCC and MCC credentials.
- Develop, launch, and implement social impact projects.
- Opportunity to build up eligibility for ICF chapter recognition awards.
- Opportunity to promote member and volunteer engagement.
- Support social impact organizations in your community.
76% said the ripple effect of their gains from coaching impacted operational efficiency and employee engagement (70%) for their organization.
89%
affirm that coaching contributed to their success.
97%
were motivated to act on their learning from coaching.
96%
would recommend coaching to others.
Increases in operational efficiency, teamwork and engagement lead to organizations that are serving their missions more fully—transforming humanity and the planet.
Download full program findings for the ICF Foundation’s Ignite Initiative for Education (UN GG #4). This report includes reach, demographics, and coaching impact.
ICF Foundation Ignite Project Management Training
We are pleased to invite all ICF Chapter Leaders and ICF Social Impact directors to attend our Ignite Project Management Training.
This training will comprise of three 60-minutes sessions. Participants will earn 3 CCE units.
Deadline for registration is March 28, 2024 at 5 p.m. (ET).
Stories of Impact:
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Ignite Resources
The Ignite Toolkit provides resources and information to help you create a successful Ignite Initiative.