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Coalition Building Toolkit


Coalitions are a necessary part of prevention in higher education. The health and well-being concerns of students are broad and diverse, and one individual (or one entity on campus) cannot deal with these problems alone. This toolkit developed by Partners in Prevention is meant to be a helpful guide as you work to build and maintain a coalition. You can do these steps in or out of the order listed, and some steps will occur simultaneously. Use each step as a guide when you need it rather than as a checklist that must be done one after the other. Click here to download How to Use This Toolkit (Word).

  1. Step 1: Cultivate broad, diverse coalition membership
  2. Step 2: Determine the strengths and resources of your coalition and its members
  3. Step 3: Institute a coalition structure with strong governance
  4. Step 4: Encourage buy-in for your coalition
  5. Step 5:Use a data-informed decision-making process
  6. Step 6: Write a strategic plan that includes a clear mission and vision
  7. Step 7: Meet regularly and facilitate effective coalition meetings
  8. Step 8: Train and educate coalition members
  9. Step 9: Recognize the hard work of members and celebrate accomplishments
  10. Step 10: Sustain your coalition

Step 1: Cultivate broad, diverse coalition membership


Step 2: Determine the strengths and resources of your coalition and its members


Step 3: Institute a coalition structure with strong governance


Step 4: Encourage buy-in for your coalition


Step 5: Use a data-informed decision-making process


Step 6: Write a strategic plan that includes a clear mission and vision


Step 7: Meet regularly and facilitate effective coalition meetings


Step 8: Train and educate coalition members


Step 9: Recognize the hard work of members and celebrate accomplishments


Step 10: Sustain your coalition