Engaging Coaching for Humanity and the Planet

Earn 3 CCE units with our Ignite Project Management Training. Registration closes November 15, 2023.

What is Ignite?

The ICF Foundation envisions a world in which coaching accelerates and amplifies positive impact on humanity and the planet. The Ignite Initiative supports this mission using the collective power of ICF chapters, members and credential-holders.

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.

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”

Through pro bono coaching projects, the Ignite Initiative uses the collective power of ICF chapters, members and credential holders to accelerate the United Nations Global Goals.

2022 Social Impact

Regions and % of participation:

88 ICF chapters and coaches partnered with 116 educational & non-profit organizations

568 leaders and 300 university students received coaching

Download List of Participating Organizations

The ICF Foundation partnered with UNICEF Education for a global Ignite project.

“I absolutely consider that the coaching improved the efficiency and engagement of the entire education team, ultimately resulting in improved cost-efficiencies as well as reach of our programs.”

UNICEF Education Leader

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.

Download Impact Report

Structuring Your Ignite Project

The ICF Foundation knows that ICF coaches, chapters, and members do great work in their communities all the time. Through Ignite, we are coming together to achieve the greatest possible impact. By creating an Ignite project, you must use the following parameters:

Partner with an organization whose mission and work supports a UN Global Goal.

Recruit ICF-credentialed coaches (ACC, PCC, or MCC).

Coach leaders, employees, students, or beneficiaries of the partner organization to build capacity and create social impact.

Coaching for a maximum of 10 sessions within 6 months.

Submit project and impact data to the ICF Foundation at the beginning and end.

Administering Your Ignite Project

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2023 Call for Applications

Applications for the 2023 Ignite Initiative from ICF credentialed coaches and ICF Chapters interested in creating social impact projects in their communities closed on August 28, 2023. Applications for 2024 will be accepted starting October 2023. More details coming soon.

2023 Project Criteria:

ICF credentialed coaches, ICF chapters and social change organizations to launch 20 Ignite projects
Targeted regions: Africa and Middle East, Asia, 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 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation).

How do ICF chapters and ICF credentialed coaches benefit from creating Ignite projects?