"The power of the collective is found in individual mindsets, collaborations, in communities, and in collective impact networks." -Tamarack's Liz Weaver
Embracing the power of the collective is vital to harness the many and diverse resources and knowledge within our communities. When everyday people work together, and in collaboration with organizations, the full resources of community are mobilized so that lasting change can occur. For the Tamarack institute, harnessing the power of the collective means sharing resources, continuous learning, a focus on systems change. It also requires a commitment to personal change. In this issue of Engage!, Tamarack co-CEO Liz Weaver delves into the power of the collective in Rank Foundation's Ripples Magazine, while our consulting director Myriam Bérubé collaborates with Nicolas Soumis to profile the first of several inspiring examples from Francophone Canada featuring the work of the National Table of Community Development Corporations (TNCDC) and its networked approach to community development. Finally, as an important step to harnessing the power of your community, check out the Falls Brook Centre's guide to mapping community assets.
Rank Foundation's Ripples Magazine: The Power of the Collective!
Tamarack's Liz Weaver has been featured in Rank Foundation's magazine! Flip to page 4 to see her article on recommitting to the power of the collective! The Rank Foundation, a charitable legacy of Joseph Arthur Rank (1888-1972), seeks to uplift UK communities by promoting leadership, enterprise, and innovation.
Harnessing the Power of Networked Community Development in Québec
Discover the power of networked community development in this article written by Nicolas Soumis and Myriam Bérubé. This piece is part of a new series of case studies aimed at facilitating greater awareness and idea sharing between Francophone and Anglophone Canada.
For anyone wanting to more intentionally leverage the power of the collective, the Falls Brook Centre's how-to guide for mapping the unique assets and resources of a community is a great place to start.
