TOOL | ABCD at a Glance

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Improving Community Development through Local Resources and Community Assets 

How can communities thrive by using local resources and assets over system programs and offerings? How can changemakers prevent community development from losing momentum and falling apart? Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a solution worth considering. The power of ABCD lies in its commitment to relationships and its focus on everyday citizens’ gifts and community assets. ABCD puts the power back in the hands of the people by shining a light on residents' ability to contribute to their communities and to become the decision-makers. It is rooted in hope, people, and relationships, as opposed to being rooted in finances and services.  

This resource, ABCD at a Glance, is useful for anyone looking to help their community thrive. Whether you’re a volunteer, working in government, working with a collaborative, collective, or non-profit, ABCD will help you learn how to implement asset-based strategies to create long-lasting change in your neighbourhood.  



Recent Publications

TOOL | Guide to Great Meetings
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TOOL | Effective Questions
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TOOL | Accessibility Matrix
TOOL | The Gradients of Agreement
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TOOL | Conflict Navigation: A Guide Towards Transformation
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GUIDE | Fighting Loneliness Through Conversations on Belonging
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TOOL | ABCD at a Glance
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TOOL | Accountability Matrix Planning Canvas
The Collective Impact Compendium Tool Series
The Collective Impact Compendium Tool Series
Diverse Credit Pathways Toolkit
Diverse Credit Pathways Toolkit
TOOL | Monitoring Collaboration
TOOL | Monitoring Collaboration
TOOL | Assessing the Effects of Local Intersectoral Action
TOOL | Community-Led Spectrum
TOOL | Community Engagement Planning Canvas
TOOL | Creating Principles for Engagement
TOOL | Hosting a Data Walk
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TOOL | The Engagement Continuum
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TOOL | Gives, Gets & constraints
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TOOL | Online Collaboration
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TOOL | Wheel of Involvement