Tools & Resources

To Be (a Coalition) or Not to Be (a Coalition)?

To Be (a Coalition) or Not To Be (a Coalition) (from M+R) lays out issues you should consider as well as ground rules and expectations that should be developed early in the process.

Is a Coalition Right for You?

This tool (from Coalitions Work) can help you determine if a coalition is the right organizational structure for meeting your group’s goals.

Coalition Member Survey

This tool (from Coalitions Work) is a 45-item survey for members to rate the coalition on aspects related to planning, implementation, leadership, local and statewide involvement, communication, participation, progress, and outcomes.

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Model Coalition Commitment Letter

This tool (from Coalition Works) is an example of a letter of agreement that lists specific responsibilities. 

Coalition Leadership

This tool (from Tom Wolff) addresses critical skills and styles, specific challenges like delegation, managing multiple responsibilities, and having an action orientation.

Am I a High Functioning Coalition Member?

This questionnaire (from Coalitions Work) is a tool to help team members to self-assess their roles and responsibilities. 

Massachusetts Coalition for a Healthy Future Bylaws

This tool (from kj Consulting) is an example of bylaws from a tobacco coalition with a fiscal agent. 

Nine Habits of Effective Coalitions Assessment

This tool (from StrategicHealthConcepts.com) asks 21 questions about nine habits of effective coalitions.

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Developing Effective Coalitions: An Eight Step Guide

This tool (from Prevention Institute) provides a helpful framework for establishing a coalition.

Coalition Mapping Worksheet

This tool (from M + R) can help identify new sources of support, resources, and perspectives.