The essentials for coalition building:

“Building healthier communities through collaboration.”

Assessment:
· Create and maintain coalitions and partnerships.
· Assess community needs and resources.
· Analyze problems and goals.
· Develop a framework or model of change.
Capacity:
· Increase participation and membership.
· Build leadership
· Enhance Cultural Competence

lanning:
· Develop Strategic and action plans
Implementation:
· Develop Interventions
· Advocate for change
· Influence policy development
· Write grant applications for funding
Evaluation:
· Evaluate initiatives
· Sustain projects and partnerships.