Uncovering& MobilizingHidden Partners and Resources
Inigo Montoya You killed my father. Prepare to die.
AGENDACapacity-Focused FrameworkSnapshot of the RoomAsset Mapping Exercise
HandoutCOMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTaction taken locally by a community to provide economic opportunities and improve social conditions in a sustainable wayPHILANTHROPYincreasing the well-being of humankind by charitable aid or donationsCOMMUNITY-BUILDINGstrengthening the capacity of neighborhood residents and associations to identify priorities and opportunities to work, individually and collectivelyVOTING & FORMAL POLITICAL ACTIVITIESvoting, running for public office, acting on behalf of a candidate, writing to an elected officialINFORMAL ASSOCIATIONS (mutual aid)unpaid, collaborative work by citizens with a common passion and vision to improve their collective quality of lifePROTESTS & DEMONSTRATIONSvisible, non-violent, public disagreement with a situation or policySOCIALLY RESPONSIBLEDAILY BEHAVIORacting on your values, doing what is right, as opposed to what is easy, in one’s personal and professional lifeSOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPusing entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social changeCHARITABLE VOLUNTEERISMgood deeds or  lending a hand -  most often through social service agencies, churches or schoolsCOMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCHresearch conducted as an equal partnership between traditionally trained "experts" and members of a community, and intended for community improvementCOMMUNITY ORGANIZINGbringing people together into an organization that acts in their shared self-interestADVOCACYactive support of an idea or cause through public and private discourse - includes the collection of evidence to support one's position
Asset-Based Community DevelopmentAsset-BasedInternally-FocusedRelationship-Driven
Asset-Based Community DevelopmentNeeds BasedFocus on deficienciesPeople are consumers of servicesResidents observe as issues are being addressedAsset BasedFocus on effectivenessPeople are producersResidents participate and are empowered
We all have assets and deficits.
Community AssetsIndividualsEverybody!AssociationsSocial AssetsInstitutionsPublic, private, nonprofitPhysical AssetsBuildings, natural assetsExchangeFinancial transactions and other exchanges
Associations
Associations & InstitutionsConsensus
Control
Care
Production
Citizens
Consumers
Needs
CapacitiesNations with Strong Institutions& Weak Associations . . .
Democracy = Voting + Associations
“What are you good at?” (assets)“What are you most concerned or passionate about?”“We need you.”
A Quick and SimpleAsset Mapping ExerciseAdapted from:The Power of Asset Mapping byLuther K. SnowAlban Institute, 2004
First: A deeper recognition of your assetsNext: ‘Connect the Dots’ to create action
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DigDeeper
Think Bigger
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Editor's Notes

  • #4 Please feel free to interrupt me at anytime if you have any questions.
  • #6 OK , this is all very, very complex stuff. We hope you came prepared to do a lot of math. Just kidding . . . We’re only going to balance 6 . . . 7 equations at the most.
  • #7 That’s where the light is shining story
  • #19 EVERYBODY is a potential ally.Everyone has gifts& talents and IDEASWelcome people at the margins.Invite them to join your work.
  • #24 What are some gifts or assets you might take for granted?What are some assets that allow you to survive?What are some assets you dislike, but rely on anyway?What did you used to be good at?What are some assets you use only on special occasions?What are some “far-away” assets?Special places?Surprising groups of people?
  • #26 You will write one asset per index card, finishing with a small stack of assets.
  • #29 Bacon Maple Bar at VooDoo Doughnuts in Portland, OregonStrange bedfellows, “I never thought I’d be working with . . . “
  • #31 What did you observe?What have you accomplished already?How many assets are there in a community?Is it a finite number or can we always “connect the dots” to create new assets?