> 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/add-members.md).

# Add Members

Add members to a coalition record, identifying their sector of influence, member type, site, and role.

Each coalition must have at least one member before it can be marked as complete. Members represent the individuals and organizations that participate in the coalition.

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**NOTE:** For a group to qualify as a coalition, it must include members from **at least five diverse sectors**. Sectors are defined as areas of the economy in which businesses share the same or a related product or service. See the [SNAP-Ed Toolkit](https://snapedtoolkit.org/) for detailed sector descriptions.
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#### Click Add Member

Click the **Add Member** button to open the member form.
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#### Enter the member name

Type the member's name in the **Individual or organization name** field.
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#### Select the sector of influence

Choose the **Member's sector of influence** that best describes the member's area of impact from the dropdown. The link in the field's help text opens a list of the sectors of influence.

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**TIP:** If you select **Other**, describe it in the **Please specify other sector of influence** field.
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#### Select the type of member

Select the **Type of member** that describes the member's organization or affiliation.

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**TIP:** If you select **Other**, describe it in the **Please specify other type of member** field.
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#### Select the site

Choose the **Member's primary site or organization** associated with this member from the dropdown. This field is optional.
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#### Enter the role and resources description

Use **Briefly describe this member's role and any resources they provide to this coalition** to record what the member contributes.
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#### Save the member

Click **Save** to add the member to the coalition. Repeat these steps to add additional members as needed.
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#### Continue to the evaluation

When all members are added, click **Save and continue** at the bottom of the members page to move on to the **Evaluation** step.
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