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Ann Price 7/15/26 Ann Price 7/15/26

Don’t Just Plant a Coalition and Pray It Grows

Truth be told, I am a shove it in the ground and pray it grows kind of person.

Honestly? I like the results of planting, but I am just not interested in the science of gardening.

Some coalition leaders take the same approach to growing their coalition. They start a coalition, give it a name, hold a few meetings and then wonder why growth stalls.

Ann Price 11/22/24 Ann Price 11/22/24

Is Your Coalition in a Rut? Try This to Engage Your Community

Is your coalition or community nonprofit in a rut? Try this to engage the community.

Ann Price 11/5/24 Ann Price 11/5/24

Measuring What Matters: Choosing the Right Metrics for Your Nonprofit & Community Coalition

Discover the essential "ingredients" for effective evaluation in nonprofits and community work. Learn how to choose meaningful metrics that align with your mission, build trust, and showcase impact. Start telling your organization’s story with data that matters.

Ann Price 10/9/24 Ann Price 10/9/24

Don’t You Love a Good Framework?

Understanding the impact of your programs isn’t just about collecting data; it’s about truly grasping how effective your efforts are and where improvements are needed. That’s where evaluation comes in. It’s not just a tool; it’s essential for enhancing the effectiveness of the great work you do in the communities you serve.

Ann Price 10/9/24 Ann Price 10/9/24

Building Coalition Capacity Is What We Do

Ann Price 7/5/24 Ann Price 7/5/24

Do Things Differently!

We have been busy the last few months, working in some of our rural Georgia communities. We love building coalition and evaluation capacity.

Ann Price 2/14/24 Ann Price 2/14/24

Understanding Someone Else’s Point of View

Today, I want to share a series that the Hidden Brain podcast is doing, called Us 2.0.

The first episode in the series is “What We Have in Common” and explores why we feel the way we do about people with differing political views with psychologist Kurt Gray.

Episode 2 in the series is, “Win Hearts, then Minds.” Sociologist Robb Willer shares the common mistakes we make in trying to persuade others.

This week, the 3rd episode is “Living with Our Differences” and features psychologist Peter Coleman. Dr. Coleman studies conflict and how disagreements become intractable and what we can do about it.

Ann Price 1/26/24 Ann Price 1/26/24

What? So What? Now What? Try this for more effective community meetings.

You are someone with a huge desire to make a difference and move your coalition to action. Effective meetings will get your community excited about being part of the change.

Here is one activity I often use when I facilitate a community meeting or training.

Ann Price 8/10/23 Ann Price 8/10/23

Four Tips for Making Your (Coalition) Garden Grow

Four tips for making your (coalition) garden grow.

Ann Price 7/31/23 Ann Price 7/31/23

Don’t Change that Channel: Handling Conflict In Your Coalition

Conflict is part of being human. Learning how to manage it effectively is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. Relationships between siblings, couples, friends, colleagues, or members of coalitions and nonprofit boards will all experience conflict.