Why do community coalitions succeed?
• Strong, continuing leadership (champions) • Broad, diverse membership • Clear mission, goals, and roles • Diversified funding sources • Strong content expertise • Strong process expertise • Frequent communications • Use of groups within the group (subcommittees and task groups) • A bias toward action and advocacy • A bias toward community involvement • A bias toward hope and celebration • Regular self-evaluation • A process for dealing with conflict • Persistence and resilience over time • Adequate staff support • Adequate funding
