Nonprofits that belong to collaborative working groups, such as associations or coalitions, advocate at higher rates than nonprofits that do not, research shows.

Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your advocacy efforts by mobilizing a diverse group of stakeholders around a particular issue or by inviting new perspectives to your coalition, joining collaborative groups is one of the most efficient and effective ways to advance your organization’s cause.

Independent Sector has a new interactive tool designed for coalition building and advocacy engagement.

The Nonprofit Coalition Connection is a nonpartisan resource that is designed to support advocacy engagement for charitable nonprofits, foundations, philanthropy-serving organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and others belonging to collaborative working groups such as associations or coalitions.

Use the resource to search for and connect with other coalition leaders.

If you have any questions, reach out to publicpolicy@independentsector.org with any questions. If you’d like to add your coalition, please complete this form.

Edited 11-25-2025 09:44 PM