Introduction to Community Coalition Development

Steve Meier, Ph.D.

University of Idaho

Topics

– SPF and other background information– What is a community coalition– Reasons for a coalition

• Do you even need one?

– Your capacity to develop a coalition– Cultural Issues– Structural Issues– Other Topics

Nuts, Bolts, and Things to do• Analyzing the Focus

– What should we focus on

• Community analysis (Formal and Informal)• Community participation• Methodology, Structure, and other specific

things to do• Working with Diverse Groups

• Business Plans, fundraising, etc • What do you want to become

– Who will be in control

• Barriers• Finances• How to overcome barriers• Coalition Models / Structures• Momentum and Renewal

• Analysis (Do we ever stop?)• Leadership changes• Self Destruction and other bad things.

Class Concept • Class is a participative outline• I will provide you with some information• Exercises - You are going to need to apply

the information to your community• May not be able to accomplish all tasks we

discuss here• This is an open class. You are expected to

participate

Ground Rules

Specific Information about your particular community remains here (Confidentiality)

Participants need to respect the opinions of others even though they may disagree with them.

Cell Phones

Take Care of Yourselves.

What do you want from the Class