Asset Based Community Development
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Asset Based Community Development
Overview of Module
• Introduce asset-based community development (ABCD)
• Discuss the four areas that are part of the ABCD process.
• Link the ABCD process to the seven community capitals
• Identify regional assets & barriers
Do we even know what we have?
Do we know what to do with what we have?
Asset Mapping
Kretzmann and McKnight
Let’s Start with PeopleHuman Infrastructure
People
Assets of People
The Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD ) Approach:
Uncovers hidden talents and skills of people in your region.
Identifies people in key positions with access to important resources.
Taps the skills/talents of citizens who can help
Tools to Uncover Hidden Assets of Individuals
• Capacity Inventory of Individuals
• Community Participation and Leadership Inventory
Summary of “People” Tools
Specific Tool What It Does Why It’s Important
Capacity Inventory of Individuals
Zeroes in on the skills people have developed
Finds people with the skills needed to get projects and programs implemented
Community Participation and Leadership Inventory
Finds emerging leaders and uncovers the leadership potential in the region.
Expands leadership and broadens the number of people working on regional goals.
People
The Next Asset Mapping Area
VoluntaryAssociations
Voluntary Associations
• Rely on regular or occasional volunteers• Have few, if any, paid staff• Have autonomy from the state• Are self-governed by a board of unpaid
individuals (usually)• Tend to be not-for-profit organizations• Provide a benefit or service to non-members
Voluntary Associations
Source: BusinessDictionary.com
The Third Arena of Assets
Local Formal Institutions
Local InstitutionsFormal organizations that:• Provide programs, facilities and services to meet needs of residents.
• Carrying out functions vital to long-term community sustainability.
• Influence the vitality of the region by their presence and strength
Source: Etzen and Baca-Zinn, 2001; Sparknotes.com, 2006
Local Formal Institutions
Local Institutions Key toEconomic Development
Education Economic
Political/Governmental
Health
Uncovering Assets of VoluntaryAssociations & Local Formal Institutions
Challenge: How to identify the relevant assets and resources of voluntary groups and community institutions?
Solution: Inventory of Voluntary Associations and Local Formal Institutions
Information Collected• Mission or purpose• Physical location• Number of members and/or
employees• Current & planned activities
or programs• Partnering organizations
• Current resources:• Buildings• Equipment• Expertise• Grants, donations• External resources
UNCOVERING YOUR REGIONAL TEAM’S ORGANIZATIONAL
ASSETS
The Fourth Area of Assets
PhysicalResources
Physical ResourcesNatural & Human-Made
Water and land-related amenities Vacant and underutilized buildings Historical & cultural sites; museums Recreational facilities; parks Housing stock Educational centers; health facilities Roads & transportation systems
THE COMMUNITY CAPITALS FRAMEWORK
Sources: Flora & Flora (2008); Jacobs (2007)
The Seven Community Capitals
Natural
Cultural
Human
SocialPolitical
Financial
Built
A Vibrant Region
Defining the CapitalsCapitals Definition
Natural Quality & quantity of natural & environmental resources.
Cultural Values, norms, beliefs & traditions; includes historic material goods
Human Education & skills of residents; learning opportunities, programs to build local leadership.
Social Connections among people & organizations; links inside & outside of region.
Political Ability to influence & enforce rules and regulations. Access to influential people in govt. positions; level of citizen engagement.
Financial Financial resources available for development efforts.
Built The infrastructure of the region – facilities, services, physical structures.
Linking Asset Mapping & Community
Capitals
A Comprehensive Approach to
Discovering the Assets to Support
Regional Goals
The Asset Mapping Arenas
The Community
Capitals
Exploring Possible Barriers:The Other Dimension to Consider
Are there forces at play that might impede your efforts to achieve your regional goals? Factors within the region? Factors outside the region?
How can we identify these possible barriers?
Adding Barriers to the Template
Adding a column to
identify barriers
Keep in Mind . . .As you identify key voluntary associations and formal institutions• Interview leaders & members of the
organizations• Collect pertinent information using the
“Inventory to Voluntary Associations and Local Institutions”
• Link the activities/interests of these groups with your regional goals and activities
Difference between Asset Mapping and ABCD
Definition of Asset Mapping
• "Asset Mapping" is derived from an "asset-based" approach to community development, and refers to a range of approaches that work from the principle that a community can be built only by focusing on the strengths and capacities of the citizens and associations that call a neighborhood, community or county "home".
Asset Based CD model• The Asset Based CD model says – we are
citizens (someone that contributes to the community)– We can all make a contribution– Community can take pride in itself– Local relationships are important and improved– We are the answer– We are equal with others – we work together
ABCD
“Asset based community development is a powerful approach focused on discovering and mobilising the resources that are already present in a community. It provides a way for citizens to find and mobilise what they have in order to build a stronger community” (Green, Moore, & O’Brien, 2006)
Case Study
• Exploring the difference between the impacts of asset mapping and ABCD – The Wine Industry in Southern Italy and Tourism in
Appalachia