Coalition building can be a valuable tool in the community development process. OSU Extension Community Development's "Building Coalitions Fact Sheet Series" will start you on the process.

Fact Sheets

• Introduction
• Coalition Facilitator Guide
• Coalition Functioning Coalition Goal Setting
• Communication in Coalitions: Developing Members
• Communication in Coalitions: What Is It? How Do We Do It?
• Evaluating the Collaboration Process
• Extra Resources for a Coalition: Notes on Fundraising and Grant writing
• Making a Difference: Needs Assessment for Building Coalitions
• Mobilizing the Community
• Structure - Construction of a Coalition
• Turf Issues
• Understanding the Process
• Working with Diverse Cultures
• Networking
• Tapping Private Sector Resources