Progress towards the end goal needs to be regularly commemorated by acknowledging even small advancements in that direction. Member commitment to coalitions needs continual reinforcement and reassurance.
Members need to know, for example, why resources may be concentrated in such a manner that one member appears to benefit more than others. It is helpful at the outset to clarify the relative damages or gains and involvement of each member of the coalition, so that if resources appear unevenly distributed there is explanation for it and expectations are in line. These and other reasons can work in dynamic concert to jeopardize the cohesion of any coalition at any given time, leading to the possibility of an individual or a cluster of influential persons attempting to turn the tide in their favor, strike out independently, or form their own union.
A cost-sharing arrangement within a coalition may enable the group to retain attorneys and data-collection professionals otherwise beyond the capabilities of an individual. Even without cost-sharing abilities, a well-organized coalition committed to group objectives may encourage the interest of these experts on a contingency basis. Of course, this coveted advantage is not without risk. You will want a back-up plan in the event the coalition fails before a solution is accomplished and you find yourself holding a handful of bills and negotiating with your adversary on a one-on-one basis.