Description: This guide outlines eight steps to build and sustain effective coalitions, helping communities, organizations, and partners collaborate to address complex issues like health promotion and chronic disease prevention by leveraging existing resources and fostering multi-sector partnerships.

Citation: Cohen L, Baer N, Satterwhite P. Developing effective coalitions: an eight step guide. In: Wurzbach ME, ed. Community Health Education & Promotion: A Guide to Program Design and Evaluation. 2nd ed. Gaithersburg, Md: Aspen Publishers Inc; 2002:144-161.