Webinar: Funding Strong Coalitions
DATE: August 18, 2026
TIME: 10am - 11:30am
LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom)
This webinar is the second installment in the Funding Strong Coalitions series. In the first session, we 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, we'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.
Hosted by:
Speakers:
Ria Bhatt, Mandala Strategies
Mike Dennis, Liberty Hill Foundation
Ray Green, Improve Your Tomorrow
Queena Hoang, Michelson 20MM Foundation
Monica Martinez, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Maya Paley, Cities & People Advisors
Laurel Tamariz, Building the California Dream Alliance