In a field that is driven by crisis, taking time to build our organizations mindfully can feel like a luxury. Coalitions, though not direct-service organizations typically, often function in the same culture of crisis that our member programs do. We are terrifically busy responding to the needs of our membership, creating and supporting policy changes, supporting growing numbers of staff members, and crafting technical assistance materials – all in alignment with our grant and contract requirements. Too often, we say with a sigh, “who has time to plan?” (download the full article below)
