Asset Mapping Part I Identifying the Resources in Your Community Bo Beaulieu Purdue University 2013 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability LEAD Conference Washington DC August 21 2013 ID: 769146
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Asset Mapping – Part I Identifying the Resources in Your Community Bo BeaulieuPurdue University 2013 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference, Washington, DC – August 21, 2013
What This Session Is All AboutIntroduce asset-based community development (ABCD) Discuss the four areas that are part of the ABCD process.Link the ABCD process to the seven community capitals Identify community assets & barriers
Four Arenas for Uncovering Assets People Local Formal Institutions Voluntary Associations Physical Resources Source: Kretzmann & McKnight (1993)
Let’s Start with People
Assets of People The Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD ) Approach: Uncovers hidden talents and skills of people in your community. Identifies people in key positions with access to important resources. Taps the skills/talents of citizens who can help.
Tools to Uncover Hidden Assets of Individuals Capacity Inventory of Individuals Community Participation and Leadership Inventory
Summary of “People” Tools Specific Tool What It Does Why It’s Important Capacity Inventory of Individuals Zeroes in on the skills people have developed Finds people with the skills needed to get projects and programs implemented Community Participation and Leadership Inventory Finds emerging leaders and uncovers the leadership potential in the community Expands leadership and broadens the number of people working on local goals & projects. People
The Next Asset Mapping Area Voluntary Associations
Voluntary Associations Rely on regular or occasional volunteersHave few, if any, paid staffHave autonomy from the state Are self-governed by a board of unpaid individuals (usually) Tend to be not-for-profit organizations Provide a benefit or service to non-members Voluntary Associations Source : BusinessDictionary.com
The Third Arena of Assets
Local Institutions Formal organizations that:Provide programs, facilities and services to meet needs of residents.Carrying out functions vital to long-term community sustainability. Influence the vitality of a community by their presence and strength Source : Etzen and Baca-Zinn, 2001; Sparknotes.com, 2006 Local Formal Institutions
Uncovering Assets of VoluntaryAssociations & Local Formal Institutions Challenge: How to identify the relevant assets and resources of voluntary groups and community institutions?Solution: Inventory of Voluntary Associations and Local Formal Institutions
Information CollectedMission or purpose Physical locationNumber of members and/or employeesCurrent & planned activities or programsPartnering organizations Current resources: Buildings Equipment Expertise Grants, donations External resources
UNCOVERING YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL ASSETS
The Fourth Area of Assets Physical Resources
Physical ResourcesNatural & Human-Made Water and land-related amenitiesVacant and underutilized buildings Historical & cultural sites; museums Recreational facilities; parks Educational centers; health-related structures Roads & transportation systems
The Community capitals framework Sources: Flora & Flora (2008); Jacobs (2007)
The Seven Community Capitals A Vibrant Community
Defining the Capitals Capitals Definition Natural Q uality & quantity of natural & environmental resources. Cultural Values, norms, beliefs & traditions; includes historic material goods Human Education & skills of residents; learning opportunities, programs to build local leadership. Social Connections among people & organizations; links inside & outside of the community. Political Ability to influence & enforce rules and regulations. Access to influential people in government positions; level of citizen engagement. Financial Financial resources available for development efforts. Built The infrastructure of the community – facilities, services, physical structures.
Linking Asset Mapping & CommunityCapitals A Comprehensive Approach to Discovering the Assets to Support Community Goals The Asset Mapping Arenas The Community Capitals
Exploring Possible Barriers:The Other Dimension to Consider Are there forces at play that might impede your efforts to achieve your community goals?Factors within the community? Factors outside the community? How can we identify these possible barriers?
Adding Barriers to the Template Adding a column to identify barriers
Let’s Try the TemplateSelect a potential goal Develop a list of assets across the seven capitals related to the potential goalIdentify existing or potential barriers across the seven capitals related to the potential goal
Possible GoalsRecruit and engage a diverse mix of volunteers to support our local or regional cultural arts organization.Expand local support and investment in the cultural arts. Develop innovative strategies for supporting the inclusion of people with disabilities in local cultural events
Final ReflectionsWhat are the insights you’ve gained from this session? Anything still confusing? Other issues to clarify or discuss?
For More Information . . . Bo Beaulieu, PhDDirector, Purdue Center for Regional DevelopmentMann Hall, Suite 266Purdue University 765-494-7273 ljb@purdue.edu