Dates/Time
August 18, 2026
10:00 am-11:30 am

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This webinar is the second installment in the Funding Strong Coalitions series. In the first session (access the recording here), the Michelson 20MM Foundation explored how funders can support single-sector advocacy coalitions and examined the foundational practices that make coalitions effective, including defining a clear strategic scope and building shared leadership.

In this second webinar, they’ll expand the conversation to cross-sector coalitions—partnerships that bring together organizations from different fields to address complex challenges that no single sector can solve alone. Participants will hear real-world examples of regional funders supporting cross-sector collaborations and explore the unique opportunities and challenges these partnerships present.

Attendees will also continue to gain practical insights into the coalition practices that sustain long-term impact, including establishing effective governance structures, fostering meaningful and continuous member engagement, and planning for sustainability and purposeful exits. This webinar will help funders more confidently support coalition-driven advocacy efforts that advance lasting systems change.

This webinar series is hosted by the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund; Mandala Strategies; Michelson 20MM Foundation; and Philanthropy CA.