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No 2009:120:
Factors affecting member perceptions of coalition impact

Rebecca Wells , Mark Feinberg , Jeffrey A. Alexander and Ann J. Ward
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Rebecca Wells: University of North Carolina
Mark Feinberg: Pennsylvania State University
Jeffrey A. Alexander: University of Michigan
Ann J. Ward: World Health Organization Iraq

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify attributes of communitybased coalitions associated with member perceptions of greater impact. Based on Hackman's model of work group effectiveness, we hypothesized that member effort, knowledge and skill, and performance strategies would affect their perceptions of coalition impact. Findings from a lagged regression on a sample of forty-five youth-oriented coalitions indicated that two aspects of member effort were associated with subsequent perceived impact, as were performance strategies for both coalition governance and community interventions. There were no associations, however, between member knowledge and skill and perceived impact. These results suggest that leaders may improve perceived coalition impact by encouraging member participation in discussions and interventions and by developing effective strategies for both governance and implementation.

Keywords: Evaluation; coalition impact; governance; member perception; nonprofit

Language: English

21 pages, 2009

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