Join the Gates Foundation and Resonance to explore a practical diagnostic tool developed from analyzing 18 collective impact coalitions. This interactive session demonstrates how to assess coalition health across five dimensions: shared vision, partner mix, MEL systems, governance, and sustainability. Learn how M4N coalition used multi-stakeholder data collection to systematically assess coalition dynamics, then translated diagnostic findings into targeted governance and operational improvements. Participants will engage through live polling and chat to customize the tool for their contexts and identify priority improvements. Leave with a ready-to-use diagnostic template and action planning framework that transforms coalition assessment into concrete strengthening strategies. Ideal for coalition coordinators, backbone organizations, and funders seeking evidence-based approaches to improve collective impact effectiveness.

Learning Question:  Is the coalition structured to enable the collective impact it aspires to achieve, and if not, what specific governance, partnership, or operational changes would close the gap between current functioning and effective collaboration?