The Coalition Project

The Coalition Project provides consultation, training and research on coalitions and collaborations Founded in 1985 with the Education Center for Community Organizing. The Project utilizes research-based interventions to enhance coalitions. Focus groups, surveys and interviews with 40 social change coalitions, grounded in professional literature, produced critical insights about the challenges and techniques for effective coalition-building, and launched ongoing training and consultation with diverse varieties of the coalition model. Articles and workbooks articulate the approach, and are available for public use.
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/ecco/

Strategic Community Research

A joint venture with partner David Rubel Associates, SCR equips organizations to utilize comprehensive research data about their target communities and constituencies to plan effective programs and write winning proposals. We document demographics, resources, needs and trends shaping the operating environments of client organizations. Data is researched, analyzed and delivered in various formats, to guide program and community development. We identify or create innovative models and data-driven strategies and solutions for local problems. Our popular training on how to conduct participatory needs assessments is provided to non-profit and government staff and board members. Manuals and exercises are available for self-guided study.

Igniting Non-Profit Advocacy

Advocacy is a vital tool for non-profit organizational survival and impact. Essential for social change, advocacy strategies also equip boards and staff to position their organization for public participation, act on their issues, champion their constituencies and sustain support. A work in progress as of 2005, this project intends to increase the capacity of non-profit organizations to engage in advocacy efforts that help them to achieve mission and social justice. The project features:

a) peer support and dialogue: We facilitate dialogues for advocates working on connected issues to encourage an exchange of ideas, capture expertise and spark new alliances.

b) training: direct training or training of trainers on advocacy practices and tools. Special workshops on advocacy and governance support non-profit boards to incorporate advocacy within their range of duties. Another series, advocacy and social services, encourages social service organizations to contribute their expertise, and engage constituents and clients in advocacy efforts that address their concerns.

c) documentation of non-profit advocacy and impact:. We collect stories of advocacy around different issues, and in different arenas, to inform training and advocacy practice. To participate or contribute, contact: info@collaborationandchange.com

Women's Leadership Development Project

Established in 1991, the Women’s Leadership Development Project provides customized training and technical assistance for community leaders. Co-founders Beth Rosenthal and Sue Lob designed a 10-session curricula, adapted for different organizations, to equip grassroots leaders with skills and confidence to work on diverse local issues. The project cultivates ongoing learning communities and support networks for women.

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