Coalition Buy In: How to Get Your Community and Stakeholders Behind You (In-person)

Topics: Identifying and engaging key stakeholders, strategies for getting community members and other stakeholders invested in coalition work.

Description: Identifying key stakeholders and partners is only the beginning, working to keep them engaged and bought in is the bulk of the work. This training will present an overview of the various levels of effective engagement and offer strategies for engaging and retaining key stakeholders over time. Through case studies and scenarios, training participants will pull lessons from their experiences, challenges, and successes to identify specific strategies to keep stakeholders engaged at each level.  

Audience: Coalition leaders and partners, individuals working towards community health and health equity.

Trainer: Tamika Francis and Paula Giraldo, Health Resources in Action

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Articulate the purpose of their coalition and what role it plays in the community. 
2. Describe activities, processes, and structures that are integral to keeping stakeholders involved. 
3. Share strategies for addressing stakeholder engagement barriers.  

MA DPH Coalition Criteria Addressed:

1. Shared vision including a focus on reducing health disparities and promoting health equity. 
2. Consistency with MA DPH’s goals and priorities. 
3. Statement of purpose and shared activities. 
4. Membership that is reflective of the community. 
5. Defined structure for strategic planning and decision-making. 
6. Defined coalition member roles. 

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