Stories have the power to drive behavior.

A global forum for communicators who use their craft to propel positive change.

Impact Communications is the practice of using the tools of communications to drive systemic change.

No spin.

The Impact Communications Institute (ICI) is a nonprofit organization and global network of over 1,200 communicators who are committed to purpose-led practices.

Our members are agency associates, consultants, students, brand managers and corporate representatives who have taken the ICI pledge for responsible and ethical communications.

What services do Impact Communicators offer?

Impact consulting + social purpose strategy

Impact Communicators help organizations create a roadmap to lasting social impact by assessing organizational values and developing a strong purpose.

Community engagement + impact amplification

Leveraging an organization’s purpose, Impact Communicators engage community through additive and equitable actions.

Impact measurement


Impact Communicators work with organizations to track and scale impact by measuring progressive actions and the cost of doing good business.

Why join the Impact Communications community?

  • Demonstrate your commitment to transparent communications.

  • Be part of the team developing industry standards for purpose-driven communications.

Heighten your impact

Deepen your network

  • Take part in virtual networking with like-minded peers and changemakers.

  • Share and gain insights on how to advance your impact initiatives.

  • Further your relationships with media through communicators journalists rely on for straight facts.

Uplevel your skillset

  • Learn from innovators on the leading edge of using storytelling to drive change.

  • Use our resources and toolkits to transform your practice.

Join our Impact Councils