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
Let’s test this
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!