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An Introduction to Community Asset Mapping. Donci Bardash Jo Flick Montana State Library January 17, 2013. What is it?. Community-building Community capacity-building Asset-based planning ……. ABCD. John P. Kretzman John L. McKnight. In Short.
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An Introduction to Community Asset Mapping Donci Bardash Jo Flick Montana State Library January 17, 2013
What is it? • Community-building • Community capacity-building • Asset-based planning ……
ABCD John P. Kretzman John L. McKnight
In Short “ABCD is a way to mobilize what a community has.” It’s a PROCESS.
Core Theories • Assets: Gifts, talents, dreams, hopes, fears • Relationships: Relationship-driven, constantly build connections • Inside-out: Debunking that outside resources are need, self-sufficient, sustainable
Basic Steps • Recognize each other’s assets • Map the assets • Mobilize assets and relationships towards an end
Symbols Individuals Associations Institutions
Break Time! Enjoy our videos while you break- https://vimeo.com/56951124
Recognize Exercise How many assets can you brainstorm from your community in 5 minutes?
Mapping: Example Map 1 • Local History Assets
Example Map 2 • 2-1-1 Service
Example Map 3 • Cultural Mapping
Mobilize • What assets should you support and mobilize around?
Stories in Action • Does your library already do this? Do you have a story to share? • Chicago/ Urban League • ABCD Blog
Conclusion • First step: Try internally with staff & trustees • Q & A • Take-aways • Future training • Independent learning resources Thank you!