Creating lasting change that expands opportunity requires collaboration across sectors. Effective local and regional coalitions unite government, nonprofit, philanthropic, business, and community leaders to align efforts and drive systems change.

Join the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Initiative for a virtual workshop on building and strengthening cross-sector coalitions to advance mobility for all residents in your community. Drawing on insights from the Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility, the session will highlight why coalition building is essential to creating equitable local systems and how communities are putting these principles into action.

Guest speakers from the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and CommUnify in Santa Barbara County will share lessons from their experiences, including what factors are contributing to their success, the barriers they face, and practical advice for others. Whether you’re just starting to convene partners or already leading a coalition, you’ll leave with practical tools and strategies to support your next steps. The workshop will also include time for audience Q&A and discussion.

Speakers

• Martha Fedorowicz, Training and Technical Assistance Manager, Urban Institute
• Julie Mullen, Economic Mobility Program Officer, City of Alexandria, Virginia
• Joseph Schilling, Senior Research Associate, Urban Institute
• Julie Weiner, Chief Development Officer, CommUnify

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email [email protected] with any questions or accommodation requests.