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Asset-Based Community Development

Community of Practice

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET
Topic: Organizing for ABCD

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Our Community of Practice
at a Glance 

Dive deeper into the principles and practices of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) by joining a vibrant network of practitioners and residents committed to community-driven growth. This community of practice provides a space to: 

  • Explore Practical Tools and Resources: Access and share materials to support your ABCD work. 

  • Learn from Real-World Applications: Hear stories and insights from others applying ABCD approaches in their communities. 

  • Foster Peer Connections: Build relationships with like-minded individuals who value and prioritize the strengths and assets of their communities. 

  • Co-Create Solutions: Collaborate to overcome challenges and develop innovative strategies that center the voices and capacities of community members. 

Whether you’re a seasoned ABCD practitioner or just beginning your journey, this community is a place to grow your understanding, refine your practice, and create a meaningful impact by focusing on what communities do best: working together from their strengths.  

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Meet Your Community of Practice Facilitator

Deb WisniewskiDeb Wisniewski

Deb Wisniewski and her spouse Steve Kretzmann, are members of a small island community in Wisconsin (United States), where she learns about what “community” means every day.

Since first hearing about ABCD in 1993, she has worked with a wide variety of groups and organizations – from nonprofits and businesses to governmental and Indigenous agencies – to explore how we can build on the skills of individuals, the power of local associations and the supportive functions of local institutions. Through her consulting agency, she provides coaching, training, and facilitation, all based on a foundation of ABCD.

In 2009, Deb co-founded ABCD in Action, a worldwide online ABCD community, and then served as the lead community host through September 2022. As a steward with the ABCD Institute, Deb currently chairs the ABCD and Rural Communities workgroup. Deb is a connector at heart and loves hearing and telling stories.

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