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A network for

to connect & amplify impact globally

networks

There is an urgency to the issues of our times.

Climate. Education. Food. Migration. Democracy. AI. Health.

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The issues are complex and entrenched – and the solutions far from straightforward.

Yet most of our approaches to change focus on isolated, one-off interventions – resulting in solutions that don’t scale, lack local relevance, and fail to change the roots of inequality.

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If we want to transform our world, we must radically change how we work together.

The Fito Network

In South Africa's Sesotho language, "fito" (fee-toh) means "joining diverse pieces or people to make one powerful effort".

The word also has many meanings in other languages: in the native Kenyan Dholuo it refers to the rods that reinforce traditional huts, while in ancient Greek it means "to generate or grow".

 

We are strong advocates for networks – collectives of people and groups where deep human relationship are at the core – as the incredible, invisible forces with the potential to shape and change our world.

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What's On...

Curious what's happening at Fito right now? See highlights below!

Interested in engaging more deeply with the network? Go here!

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Fito Play Dates

Fito's unique way of building connections across network weavers.

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Join the Fito Arcade

Fito's playful online group for exchange and play across network weavers.

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Funder Treehouses

Funder-to-funder meet-ups to share best practices on funding networks & movements.

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Networks, a.k.a.

Communities of Practice

Grassroots Movements

Alumni Networks

Community Action Groups

Cooperatives & Coalitions

Place-based Ecosystems

Networks are everywhere

We see them every day, in our schools, governments, companies, faith centers.

Around the globe and in every sector – food, climate, migration, health – they are fostering deep, sustainable change.

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In every way imaginable, networks are breaking the mold for how we make change:

Centering relationships​

Re-distributing power

Focusing on long-term impact

Equitably engaging diverse stakeholders

Yet these tireless leaders are woefully underfunded, disconnected, and struggling with HOW to do their work well

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The Fito Network is the only network made up of thousands of network and movement leaders from every corner of the globe.

This gives us an unparalleled opportunity – and responsibility.

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Collaborative, relational approaches to change are the norm, not "nice-to-have's"

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Let's
Imagine...

A world where:

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Network leaders around the world feel supported, informed, and capable of delivering their vast change mandates

...resulting in deeper, holistic, sustainable change for billions around the world.

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Networks everywhere are collaborating on complex issues, leveraging shared resources, and amplifying collective reach

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Who is Fito?

The Fito Network is made up of over 4,000 leaders, consultants, and funders working with movements, cooperatives, networks around the globe.

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Leaders & Coordinators

of movements, networks & cooperatives looking to mature their change strategies
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 Funders & Regranters

seeking to spark and scale systemic change change around the globe
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Consultants & Field-Builders

working to strengthen capacities and advance the practice of impact networks

They believe in this vision

Our First Big-Bet Partners & Supporters

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What We Do

Fito has an asset like no other—a global network rooted in diverse experiences and vast reach of thousands of other networks around to world.

Every day, we ask ourselves how we can cultivate and support this resource to sharpen our understanding of what works, map what’s needed, and maximize the power of networks.

 

As a network ourselves, we’re constantly testing new approaches and know firsthand what it means to put relationships first, engage communities, and spark collaborative action – and see this as a unique opportunity for others to learn with us.

And with a playful spirit at our core, we’re serious about enabling networks to reach their full potential.

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For Networks & Funders

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Designing Tools

Leveraging our network's diversity to co-develop cutting-edge tools supporting effective and inclusive network practice

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Cultivating Ecosystems

Designing convenings, strategies, and infrastructure for networks and funders to collaborate on systemic action

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Boosting Funding

“Making the case” to fund networks through compelling stories, collated impact, and collective reach

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For the Humans
Behind Them

Offering spaces that tap into collective wisdom to discover and exchange practices on running networks

Practical Learning

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Creating incredible events in networks and communities that deepen relationships, shift mindsets, and spark collective action

Facilitated Experiences

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Using our network to offer specialized learning-through-doing programs building highly capable network practitioners

Supporting Leaders

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Our Impact
to Date

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People ask us: how have you achieved so much with so little?

 

Our answer: that's the power of networks.

60+ Events

Engaging 1,200+ people from 100+ countries

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What The Network Says...

“In under an hour, we were able to dive deep into complex philanthropic issues with people we just met. It reminded me of the genius hidden in plain sight within Fito’s networks."

Andy Stoll, USA

Browse the Network

Browse resources, see what's on and how you can engage...

What's On

Browse current open activities and opportunities to engage

Tools

Use methods and techniques for facilitating collective impact

Join

Build relationships and become a part of the network's core activities

Video Library

View videos from past events and the Networks Festival

Jobs & Opps

Browse jobs, learning, and funding opportunities for network weavers

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