Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development, University of Kansas with AHEC/Community Partners in Amherst, Massachusetts.
There are sections on leadership, strategic planning, community assessment, grant writing, and evaluation to give just a few examples. Each section includes a description of the task, advantages of doing it, step-by-step guidelines, examples, checklists of points to review, and training materials.

Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships
You want to bring together a diverse group of individuals and organizations to address a common issue or goal. What preparations are necessary to successfully accomplish your vision for your community? Members need to be recruited, the problem or issue needs to be defined, and the community needs to be engaged. Where should you begin? This part of the CTB provides a framework and supports for creating your coalition or collaborative partnership.

Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development, University of Kansas with AHEC/Community Partners in Amherst, Massachusetts.
There are sections on leadership, strategic planning, community assessment, grant writing, and evaluation to give just a few examples. Each section includes a description of the task, advantages of doing it, step-by-step guidelines, examples, checklists of points to review, and training materials.

Part D. Developing a Strategic Plan, Organizational Structure, and Training System
(Chapters 8 - 12)
Contains information about developing a strategic plan (e.g., vision, mission, action plan) and organizational structure (e.g., bylaws, board of directors) and hiring and training staff, recruiting and training volunteers, and providing technical assistance.

Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development, University of Kansas with AHEC/Community Partners in Amherst, Massachusetts.
There are sections on leadership, strategic planning, community assessment, grant writing, and evaluation to give just a few examples. Each section includes a description of the task, advantages of doing it, step-by-step guidelines, examples, checklists of points to review, and training materials.

Developing Strategic and Action Plans
A strategic plan provides overall direction on the long path from where things are now to where we hope they will be. Community work can be greatly enhanced by a clear vision, a mission statement, objectives, strategies, and an action plan. This part of the Community WorkStation helps support the work of developing a strategic plan.

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Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development, University of Kansas with AHEC/Community Partners in Amherst, Massachusetts.
There are sections on leadership, strategic planning, community assessment, grant writing, and evaluation to give just a few examples. Each section includes a description of the task, advantages of doing it, step-by-step guidelines, examples, checklists of points to review, and training materials.

Part C. Promoting Interest and Participation in Initiatives
(Chapters 6 - 7)
Contains information about how to promote interest in an issue (e.g., persuasion, press releases, and newsletters) and how to encourage involvement (e.g., among diverse groups).