> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/engage/coalitions.md).

# Coalitions

Track coalition membership, meetings, engagement levels, and SNAP-Ed influence within your reporting period.

The Coalitions module allows you to document and manage the coalitions your unit participates in or facilitates. Track membership composition, meeting events, relationship depth, and the influence your coalition has on SNAP-Ed objectives. Each coalition record captures the full picture of collaborative efforts, from the sectors represented at the table to the outcomes achieved through collective action.

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**NOTE:** Coalitions is now a **legacy** module, superseded by [Partners](/engage/partners.md). Your existing records are untouched and the module keeps working, but new organizations do not receive it. When the Partners module is on, Coalitions moves beneath a **Legacy** heading at the bottom of the **Engage** menu, and its export file names pick up a **(Legacy)** suffix. See [Partnerships and Coalitions as Legacy Modules](/engage/partners/legacy-modules.md).
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![Screenshot: The Coalitions list view showing the records table with columns for coalition name, unit, program areas, members, and completion status, along with search, filter options, and the Add Coalition button](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-764275ca4ebe3ebde8ecfd36bafa64650c839995%2Fcoalitions-list-view.png?alt=media)

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## Getting Started

Follow the steps below to create and complete a coalition record.

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#### [Create a Coalition](/engage/coalitions/create-a-coalition.md)

Enter the coalition name, assign it to your unit, select program areas, and configure assistance and intervention details.
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#### [Add Collaborators](/engage/coalitions/collaborators.md)

Add collaborators who contribute to or assist with this coalition.
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#### [Add Members](/engage/coalitions/add-members.md)

Add at least one member to the coalition, identifying their sector of influence, entity type, and role.
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#### [Add Events](/engage/coalitions/add-events.md)

Indicate whether the coalition held events during the reporting period and log meeting details.
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#### [Complete the Evaluation](/engage/coalitions/evaluation.md)

Assess the coalition's relationship depth, active engagement, SNAP-Ed influence, and accomplishments.
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#### [Mark as Complete](/engage/coalitions/mark-a-coalition-as-complete.md)

Review all required fields and mark the coalition record as complete.
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## Other Actions

* [Copy a Coalition](/engage/coalitions/copy-a-coalition.md) — Duplicate an existing coalition record into a new reporting period.