Complete Chapter

• Ashcraft, Robert F. (2002). "Collaborations and Coalitions." (chapter 3). Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development through Research, Policies, and Programs. Richard M. Lerner, Francine Jacobs, & Donald Wertlieb (Eds.)
  Sage Publications.

Printable Resources and References

• University of Wisconsin Extension - Evaluating Collaboratives Materials

Web Sites

• Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
• National Network for Collaboration
• Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities
• Community Tool Box - Follow the link under "Tools for Action"
• Ohio State University Extension - Building Coalitions

Wilder Publications - Collaboration Tools

• Collaboration Handbook
• Collaboration: What Makes It Work
• Community Building: Coming of Age
• Community Building: What Makes It Work
• Organizing for Social Change

Field Examples

• Ten examples of effective community collaboration

Selected Report References

• Austin, J.E. (2000). The Collaboration Challenge. New York: Jossey-Bass.
• Clark, R. (1991). "Building Coalitions" (Fact Sheet #7). Retrieved May 21, 2002 from ohioline.osu.edu/bc-fact/007.html.
• Gray, B. (1989). Collaborating: Finding Common Ground for Multi-Party Problems. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
• Hesselbein, F. (1997). "The New Order of the Day." Leader to Leader, 4, 1-2.
• Hogue, T. (1994). "Community Based Collaboration: Community Wellness Multiplied. Chandler Center for Community Leadership." Retrieved May 21, 2002 for crs.uvm.edu/nnco/collab/wellsness.html.
• Hogue, T., & Miller, J. (2000). Effective Collaboration. Longmont, CO: Rocky Mountain Press.
• Hogue, T., Perkins, D., Clark, R., Bergstrum, A., Slinkski, M., et. al. (1995). Collaboration Framework: Addressing Community Capacity. Columbus, OH: National Network for Collaboration.
• Huxham, C. (1996). Creating Collaborative Advantage. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Kagan, S. (1991). United We Stand: Collaboration for Child Care and Early Education Services. New York: Teachers College Press.
• Kohm, A., La Piana, D., & Gowdy, H. (2000). Strategic Restructuring: Findings from a Study of Integrations and Alliances Among Nonprofit Social Service and Cultural Organization in the United States. Chicago: Chapin Hill Center for Children.
• Mattesich, P., & Monsey, B. (1997). Community Building: What Makes it Work. A Reivew of Factors Influencing Successful Community Building. St. Paul, MN: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
• Mattesich, P., Murray-Close, M., & Monsey, B. (2001). Collaboration: What Makes it Work. A Review of Research Literature on Factors Influencing Successful Collaboration. (2nd Edition). Saint Paul, MN: Amerst H. Wilder Foundation.
• National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth. (1996, July). "Reconnecting Youth and Community: A Youth Development Approach" (chap 2). Retrieved May 21, 2002 from www.ncfy.com/reconnec.htm#2
• National Network for Collaboration. (1995). "Collaboration Framework - Addressing Community Capacity." Retrieved May 21, 2002 from crs.uvn.edu/nnco/collab/framework.html#forward.
• Snavely, K., & Tracy, M. (2000). "Collaboration Among Rural Nonprofit Organizations." Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 11(2), 145-165.
• Taylor-Powell, E., Rossing, B., & Geran, J. (1998). Evaluating Collaboratives. Reaching the Potential. Madison: University of Wisconsin-System Board of Regents and University Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension.
• Wertlieb, D. (1997). "Collaboration: Tips on Building and Maintaining Productive Collaborations to Support Children and Families." QEP Technical Assistance Tips Number 2. Medford, MA: Tufts University, Center for Applied Development.
• Winer, M., & Ray., K. (1994). Collaboration Handbook: Creating, Sustaining, and Enjoying the Journey. (rev. ed.) Saint Paul, MN: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
• "Working Together." (2001, February). Snapshots: Research Highlights From the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, 15.