Coalition Development Grantee Resources

Looking for answers or ways to network with other service providers? The Archstone Foundation Coalition Development Grantee Bulletin Board can be a great place to begin.

The coaltion start-up phase can be a daunting time. Here are a few documents which Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE) staff thought you might find helpful:

Coalition Assessment

• The Steering Committe Survey and A4AA New Coalition Member Survey are two different initial surveys for coalition members to get a sense of their individual interest in fall prevention, knowledge, etc.
• Here is a tracking form for coalition membership/roles
• A Resource Inventory Form can help keep track of what your coalition has to offer.
• A sample Coalition Meeting Evaluation form.
• Caring Choices/A4AA Needs Assessement - one real-life example of a needs assessment plan.
• Caring Choices (April 2006) - Multi-Factorial Fall Risk Assessment and Intervention for Community Dwelling Seniors: The Role of Home Health Agencies.
• Napa Coalition Provider Survey and Cover Letter. Another sample plan.

Planning and Growth

• This sample Coalition Invitation Letter may be useful in creating your own invitation to be part of the coalition.
• A Strategic Planning Process for Public and Non-profit Organizations by John M. Bryson presents a pragmatic look at strategic planning for your coalition.

Problem Solving

• A guide to Technical Assistance through the FPCE.

Teleconference Resources

• Documents from the June 6, 2006 teleconference:
  • Agenda
  • Conference Call Evaluation
  • Archstone Evaluation Report Guidelines
  • Coalition Evaluation Guidelines
  • Coalition Meeting Report
  • Coalition Member Survey
  • Fall Trend Graphs for each of the counties served by your fall prevention coalitions