Coalitions allow organizations to combine resources, expertise, and influence to address complex problems, often serving as a bridge between individual nonprofit advocacy and systems of change.

Offered by the Wyoming Nonprofit Network and in partnership with the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, this facilitated discussion will help established coalitions strengthen their collective efforts, both locally and statewide. Participating coalitions will be grounded in a definition of an effective coalition and guided through a series of reflective questions to identify where the group has been successful and where opportunities exist to increase impact.

Who should attend? Established coalitions that have been working collaboratively for at least 1 year, have identified priorities and strategic goals and have previously engaged decision makers on coalition priorities.

Registration Structure: Space is limited. One registration per coalition, with a limit of 7 participants per coalition. There is no additional fee to register, with attendance of  Introduction to Advocacy and Elected Officials Panel encouraged but not required to participate in the facilitated discussion.

Click here to register for the Facilitated Discussion for for Established Coalitions 

About the Facilitators:

Michael Pearlman serves as the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of External Affairs, where he leads the Network’s public policy and outreach efforts, serving as an advocate and a voice for Wyoming nonprofits. He previously spent six years immersed in Wyoming state government policy as Communications Director for Governor Mark Gordon. A former Teton County resident, Michael’s professional background includes more than a decade of experience in journalism, communications and public relations in both the private and nonprofit sectors.

Tess Mittelstadt serves as the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of Learning and Development, where she supports nonprofit organizations statewide through educational opportunities and helps organizations in Natrona County reach their full potential through one-on-one consulting. With a master’s in public administration with a nonprofit focus from the University of Wyoming, and having served as an executive director, director of development, and board member, Tess brings broad experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, fundraising, and governance.