Teaching Paper: Coalition and Network Maps – Strengthening Collective Advocacy Through Strategic Mapping
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pblplcpwinfdsmk-tp-02
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About the Article
Coalitions and networks are essential vehicles for amplifying the influence of non-profit advocacy, enabling organizations to pool resources, enhance legitimacy, and engage decision-makers collectively. This Teaching Paper introduces coalition and network mapping as a structured tool for analyzing relationships among NGOs, donors, grassroots actors, and other stakeholders. By visualizing dimensions such as actors, relationships, geography, resources, and decision rules, organizations can identify leverage points, structural gaps, and opportunities for collaboration. The paper combines scholarship in network governance and collective action with practical guidance and a case study from a national health advocacy campaign, providing both a theoretical foundation and actionable tools for practitioners and students.
Key Topics
- Coalition and network mapping
- Collective advocacy and influence
- Network governance and collaboration
- Stakeholder analysis and participation
- Power dynamics and legitimacy
- Digital and participatory mapping methods
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Coalition and Network Maps – Strengthening Collective Advocacy Through Strategic Mapping. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pblplcpwinfdsmk-tp-02
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