Type: Video

The CCU is a data-driven, relationship-centered technical assistance and support system designed to strengthen community prevention coalitions through a continuous improvement cycle. The process involves systematically collecting and reviewing coalition data, developing targeted action plans, and supporting implementation. The accompanying video provides an overview of the initiative’s purpose and origins, explaining why the Coalition Check-Up was developed, what it is designed to accomplish, and the guiding motivations of its developers. It is intended to give viewers a clear understanding of how the approach supports effective coalition functioning and sustained prevention efforts.

On July 26, 2021, project co-lead and technical assistance providers met with the Streamlined Coalition Check-Up group in Missouri to formally kick off the project. The session marked the transition from initial survey-based data collection to direct engagement with participating coalitions and the sharing of results. The meeting served to orient participants to the purpose of the Coalition Check-Up and set the stage for using data to guide action planning and implementation.

This video discusses the Coalition Check-Up process, including how data are used to support coalition planning and implementation, and engages participants in applying the model to their local coalition work. The session reinforces the purpose of the Check-Up as a structured, data-informed approach to strengthening coalition functioning and guiding improvement efforts.

This video explains the tools and processes used for collecting data as part of the Coalition Check-Up model. It describes how data collection fits into the broader cyclical process of the Check-Up (gathering information, reviewing it, planning actions, and supporting implementation) and highlights specific instruments or methods used to gather coalition performance and functioning data for improvement planning. The focus of the video is on practical data collection techniques within the technical assistance system rather than broader project background.

This video focuses on participatory decision-making within coalition and community engagement contexts. It explains that participatory decision-making can be challenging and time-intensive because participants often have differing views about what actions should be taken next. The content highlights the importance of inclusive processes while acknowledging the practical difficulties that arise when striving for shared agreement and collective choices.

This video builds upon the “Community Engagement Part 2: Participatory Decision Making” video (listed as a separate resource on this site) by introducing a structured method for facilitating group input. It explains the Nominal Group Technique to organize and prioritize ideas during coalition or community discussions – helping groups move from open discussion to a ranked set of options in a systematic way. This methodology complements the earlier focus on participatory decision making by offering a concrete tool to ensure all voices are heard and group consensus is achieved more efficiently during planning or action-setting conversations.

The Community Tool Box is a long-standing, mission-driven resource created to promote community health and development by connecting people, ideas, and practical tools. Launched in 1994, it was designed to provide accessible, real-world guidance on core community-building competencies—such as leadership, program evaluation, and grant writing—that can be used by both professionals and community members across diverse issue areas. Over time, it has grown into an extensive, multilingual resource with more than 340 sections and thousands of pages of content, serving community leaders and practitioners, organizations that support community change, and funders seeking to strengthen and sustain effective community improvement efforts. In addition to its extensive content, the Community Tool Box is designed for ease of navigation and practical use. Each section follows a clear, practical structure explaining what a skill is, why and when it matters, and how to apply it, supported by curated resources, real-world examples, tools and checklists, and ready-to-use PowerPoint slides that facilitate training, technical assistance, and real-world application.