* Coalition Building: Back to Basics

Coalition Building: Back to Basics (Morning Session)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Boston, MA
Audience: Coalition leaders and members, teams, and partners working towards community health. Coalitions are also encouraged to attend in groups
Description: Learn the keys to coalition development and sustaining momentum through multiple coalition life-cycles in this half-day training. Participants will go back to basics to reflect on the essence of their coalition: why it exists in the first place and how it might evolve over time as coalition members and leaders come and go. What does it mean to adapt as the community changes? Learn about activities, processes, and structures that build and sustain- effective coalitions through interactive exercises and worksheets. The trainer will also review a framework for creating the foundational documents of coalitions, including creating bylaws, defining what active membership means, and defining their mission and vision. Register here!
Coalition Building: Back to Basics (Afternoon Session)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
Audience: Coalition leaders and partners; community health advocates working on municipal and state level to create healthier communities. Coalitions are encouraged to attend in groups.
Description: This half day training will encourage participants to examine their coalition structure and explore other models of coalitions. Participants will engage in activities that will have them assess their governance and leadership structure, as well as, the current roles that coalition members play. Participants will dive more deeply into strategies for maintaining an effective coalition. Register here!