CADCA’s Coalition Competencies

What does it take to build and sustain an effective coalition? The answer lies in CADCA’s Coalition Competencies, a research-backed framework designed to strengthen your work. Developed in partnership with the Center for Public Health Systems Science at Washington University in St. Louis, these competencies are the result of more than three years of research and input from coalition leaders. They outline the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for effective coalition work.

 

Coalition Competencies are organized into three domains:

  • Operations: Building and sustaining coalition infrastructure.
  • Сообщество: Effectively engaging and partnering with community members.
  • Prevention: Implementing specialized strategies for lasting impact.

There are 18 essential, research-backed areas that fit into each of these domains and are designed to advance the work of coalition leaders, funders, and other partners. Learn more about the competencies through the following resources.

Explore the Competencies

 

Competencies in Focus Webinar Series

Join CADCA’s Competencies in Focus webinar on March 26 featuring CDC’s Karen Voetsch, who will demonstrate how coalitions can use ENGAGE and the FREE MIND campaign to improve prevention efforts. Attendees will learn how to tailor these CDC resources to their coalition or community.

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Past Webinar Recordings

 

View the full playlist of webinar recordings on CADCA’s YouTube channel.