The document discusses capacity-based approaches to civic engagement for colleges and universities. It advocates focusing on community assets rather than deficiencies by discovering individuals' gifts and talents. A capacity-based approach reinforces social justice principles by developing respect for the community and shifting from research-driven to community-driven outcomes. It suggests colleges can take capacity inventories, connect community assets, support association networks, and apply a community lens to campus operations to strengthen civic engagement.
Next Generation Leadership - Pioneers in Justicecraigslist_fndn
The future of the pursuit of social justice is a critical issue of the day. Emerging “next-generation” leaders are challenged to create 21st Century relevance and engage new, younger and more diverse constituencies in their organizations and causes. Social justice agencies in the Bay Area and nationally are grappling with new realities in a rapidly evolving field. New leadership and communications strategies, tools and tactics are needed to strengthen a sector weakened by decades of attacks on issues of equity and justice. The Levi Strauss Foundation’s new initiative – Pioneers in Justice – will support and invest in new leaders poised to shape the next wave of social justice work. In this session, Pioneers leaders share their stories, emerging ideas and innovative approaches to collaborations and cross-issue work as well as social media and communications tools.
Can Organisations of the Urban Poor be Significant Actors in 'building' Socia...Caroline Cage
In 2005 Sattherthwaite and D’Cruz made the bold assertion that ‘Perhaps the most significant initiative today in urban areas of Africa and Asia in addressing poverty… is the work of organizations and federations formed and run by the urban poor or homeless’. With growing numbers of NGOs in urban areas, as well as pressure on governments to increase citizen involvement in decision-making, large-scale Organisations of the Urban Poor (OUPs) are becoming recognised as potentially important civil society actors in urban decision-making and implementation. Urban poor federations such as Slum Dwellers International (SDI) have spread rapidly through the developing world, while at the same time NGOs have begun supporting umbrella groups as longer-term representatives of the urban poor.
In Kisumu (one of the fastest growing cities in Kenya and focus of the 2007 post-election violence), both SDI and NGO supported groups are operating in several wards of the city, attempting to perform similar functions of representation and coordination in the community. However, there are differences both in their supporting organisations, and in the way the groups themselves are structured and function internally. For example, while NGO supported groups may be seen as less antagonistic, and therefore perhaps better able to connect to local state actors, they may also be more constrained by the same overarching structures of donor aid and financing that has been found to limit the NGOs which support them. So how representative are they? Do they increase solidarity? And how do they influence, or are they influenced by external actors? This paper presents early findings from research into the Horizontal and Vertical Social Capital of SDI and NGO supported umbrella groups in Kisumu in order to understand how effective these groups are in their intended role as bridges between external partners and the community.
Next Generation Leadership - Pioneers in Justicecraigslist_fndn
The future of the pursuit of social justice is a critical issue of the day. Emerging “next-generation” leaders are challenged to create 21st Century relevance and engage new, younger and more diverse constituencies in their organizations and causes. Social justice agencies in the Bay Area and nationally are grappling with new realities in a rapidly evolving field. New leadership and communications strategies, tools and tactics are needed to strengthen a sector weakened by decades of attacks on issues of equity and justice. The Levi Strauss Foundation’s new initiative – Pioneers in Justice – will support and invest in new leaders poised to shape the next wave of social justice work. In this session, Pioneers leaders share their stories, emerging ideas and innovative approaches to collaborations and cross-issue work as well as social media and communications tools.
Can Organisations of the Urban Poor be Significant Actors in 'building' Socia...Caroline Cage
In 2005 Sattherthwaite and D’Cruz made the bold assertion that ‘Perhaps the most significant initiative today in urban areas of Africa and Asia in addressing poverty… is the work of organizations and federations formed and run by the urban poor or homeless’. With growing numbers of NGOs in urban areas, as well as pressure on governments to increase citizen involvement in decision-making, large-scale Organisations of the Urban Poor (OUPs) are becoming recognised as potentially important civil society actors in urban decision-making and implementation. Urban poor federations such as Slum Dwellers International (SDI) have spread rapidly through the developing world, while at the same time NGOs have begun supporting umbrella groups as longer-term representatives of the urban poor.
In Kisumu (one of the fastest growing cities in Kenya and focus of the 2007 post-election violence), both SDI and NGO supported groups are operating in several wards of the city, attempting to perform similar functions of representation and coordination in the community. However, there are differences both in their supporting organisations, and in the way the groups themselves are structured and function internally. For example, while NGO supported groups may be seen as less antagonistic, and therefore perhaps better able to connect to local state actors, they may also be more constrained by the same overarching structures of donor aid and financing that has been found to limit the NGOs which support them. So how representative are they? Do they increase solidarity? And how do they influence, or are they influenced by external actors? This paper presents early findings from research into the Horizontal and Vertical Social Capital of SDI and NGO supported umbrella groups in Kisumu in order to understand how effective these groups are in their intended role as bridges between external partners and the community.
Asset mapping is a planning tool. It\'s the synthesizing of your organizational resources – networks, people, links, and patterns – in order to build on what’s working and address challenges. Asset mapping may be the spark your need to discover, access, and mobilize unrecognized resources, and engage people who can participate in your community/organization/vision.
What Does Quality in Human Services Really Mean?Citizen Network
Slides for Voyage Care that explore the true meaning of 'quality' in the context of human services (social care, social work etc.). Dr Simon Duffy argues that industrial or service models are misleading and that the focus should be on relationships, citizenship and fullness of life.
Community Engagementand Capacity Buildingin Cultural PlanningEmily Robson
Presentation delivered by Kohl, Community Animator
Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition at The Ontario Rural Council's "Economies in Transition" municipal cultural planning forum in Brockville on November 17, 2008.
Presentation made by Cormac Russell ABCD Institute faculty memeber, and ABCD Global Consulting at University of Limerick. May 2009. visit: www.abcdglobal.ie email cormac@nurturedevelopment.ie
Asset mapping is a planning tool. It\'s the synthesizing of your organizational resources – networks, people, links, and patterns – in order to build on what’s working and address challenges. Asset mapping may be the spark your need to discover, access, and mobilize unrecognized resources, and engage people who can participate in your community/organization/vision.
What Does Quality in Human Services Really Mean?Citizen Network
Slides for Voyage Care that explore the true meaning of 'quality' in the context of human services (social care, social work etc.). Dr Simon Duffy argues that industrial or service models are misleading and that the focus should be on relationships, citizenship and fullness of life.
Community Engagementand Capacity Buildingin Cultural PlanningEmily Robson
Presentation delivered by Kohl, Community Animator
Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition at The Ontario Rural Council's "Economies in Transition" municipal cultural planning forum in Brockville on November 17, 2008.
Presentation made by Cormac Russell ABCD Institute faculty memeber, and ABCD Global Consulting at University of Limerick. May 2009. visit: www.abcdglobal.ie email cormac@nurturedevelopment.ie
Social Entrepreneurship and the 21st Century MueseumPaul Rogers
This talk provides a basic introduction to the potential value of social entrepreneurship for museum professionals. For more information on the strategic execution framework check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-ypS5p7-E
What is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) .docxhallettfaustina
What is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a strategy for sustainable community-
driven development. Beyond the mobilization of a particular community, ABCD is concerned
with how to link micro-assets to the macro-environment. The appeal of ABCD lies in its
premise that communities can drive the development process themselves by identifying and
mobilizing existing, but often unrecognized assets, and thereby responding to and creating
local economic opportunity.
ABCD builds on the assets that are already found in the community and mobilizes
individuals, associations, and institutions to come together to build on their assets-- not
concentrate on their needs. An extensive period of time is spent in identifying the assets of
individuals, associations, and then institutions before they are mobilized to work together to
build on the identified assets of all involved. Then the identified assets from an individual are
matched with people or groups who have an interest or need in that asset. The key is to
begin to use what is already in the community.
In the past when a person had a need they went to their neighborhood for assistance. But
this has shifted today to the belief that the neighbor does not have the skills to help them,
therefore we must go to a professional for assistance.
The Welfare system today works in such a way that professionals have made clients and
recipients of the poor, robbing them of the support from their neighbors who now think that
they are not skilled enough to help. This leads to isolation of the individuals. The poor begin
to see themselves as people with special needs that can only be met by outsiders, but this
can be changed through the ABCD process.
A second power of ABCD is found in the local associations who should drive the community
development process and leverage additional support and entitlements. These associations
are the vehicles through which all a community's assets can be identified and then
connected to another in ways that multiply their power and effectiveness. Users of the ABCD
approach are deliberate in their intentions to lead by stepping back. Existing associations
and networks (whether formal or informal) are assumed to be the source of constructive
energy in the community. Community-driven development is done rather than development
driven by external agencies.
ABCD draws out strengths and successes in a community's shared history as its starting
point for change. Among all the assets that exist in the community, ABCD pays particular
attention to the assets inherent in social relationships, as evident in formal and informal
associations and networks.
ABCD's community-driven approach is in keeping with the principles and practice of
participatory approaches development, where active participation and empowerment (and
the prevention of disempowerment) are the basis of practice. It is a strat ...
Coproduction & Timebanking
Thanks to the New Economics Foundation, Timebanking Wales and Queens University Belfast this slide examines the policy imperative and best practice in developing and implementing coproduction. This document is dedicated to statutory and voluntary organisations who wish to discover handson experiences, learn new tips and map next steps!
From Belfast conference 19th June 2014 hosted by Volunteer Now
Part of NI Conversation 14: Making Local Work, Development Trusts NI
Authors: Lucie Stephens, New Economics Foundation ; Jenny O'Hara ; Professor John Barry, Queens University.
So, do you typically guess what would work well to connect with your neighbors? Maybe you stereotype the community and assume what they need? Well, if you want to connect in a real way to your neighborhood or city, you better start listening to your neighbors and build on their strengths to raise up local leaders for the long run. For assistance in facilitating this training, please contact me at markjoeckel@gmail.com
Neighborhood Trusts: Investing ARPA funds to build community wealth and equityJessicaDavid31
Local Return endorses the proposal included in the Rhode Island Foundation's Make It Happen recommendations to invest $50 million in neighborhood trusts. These trusts would be created by the communities most hurt by COVID-19 and generations of disinvestment.
Newcastle on inclusion for children with disabilitiesCormac Russell
How do you build a bridge between children and young people who are labelled by their disabilities into the centre of community life? How do you build hospitable communities where such bridge building is common place? These are the questions we address in this presentation through the lens of Asset Based Community Development.
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From Minnesota Campus Compact. Discussion prompts for talking about civic commitments, the behaviors, attitudes, and practices that individuals dedicate themselves to, in order for a healthy democracy to thrive.
Nine Key Principles of Community-Based Participatory Research
Based on:
Israel B, Schulz A, Parker E and Becker A. (1998). Review of community-based research: Assessing partnership approaches to improve public health. Annual Review of Public Health, 19, pp. 173-202
This PowerPoint presentation introduces basic concepts and characteristics about leadership. It is intended to supplement conversations held at the beginning of leadership development training. Included are fundamental ideas around attitudes, approaches and philosophies of effective leadership.
Minnesota Campus Compact's, College Health Corps VISTA program helps to improve the health of low-income communities by promoting partnerships between health-focused community organizations and higher education institutions.
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Capacity-based approaches to civic engagement for colleges and universities
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Who am I? ICE BREAKER Small Groups - three things in common, not professional What happened? Energy level? Leadership emerge? When people share personal information in community energy is created Energy can be directed - directed to create power Common goal Shared personally Required to connect Required to contribute Or clockwise draw “6”
Many ways to engage with other community members to create positive change
Soup kitchen story How do we engage in campus/community partnerships that begin to get beyond maintenance and actually transform the community at its core? It is rare to find great inspiration in a TV commercial for a financial services or insurance company, but a recent Met Life ad focused on talking about financial planning not as establishing a “safety net” but rather as creating a “launching pad”. That is how we should think about campus-community partnerships. SO MANY of our opportunities for civic engagement fit in the “safety net” category rather than the launching pad category.
Theoretical framework McKnight/Kretzmann - What worked? Why? This is the core of ABCD. ABCD is not a “program” or a “system” -- it is simply work that necessarily contains these core elements. df “community” dorm, dept., campus, neighborhood, region df “development” to make better
Glass half-full: Not blindly optimistic (Pollyannaish), but rather an organizing strategy Break into groups -- List room’s ASSETS and DEFICITS on flipcharts Gifts of the Head - things I know something about and would enjoy talking about with others - art, history, movies, birds, organization Gifts of the Hands - things or skills I know how to do and would like to share with others - carpentry, sports, gardening, writing Gifts of the Heart - things I care deeply about - protecting the environment, children, civic life Stranger walks into the room - who are these people? Which list is more true? How do we choose to interact with people in civil society? Except the poor and most marginalized Everything that has ever been accomplished, has been done by deficient people who mobilized their capacities and ignored their deficits.
In general, what is the difference between the traditional (deficit) approach and a capacity-based approach?
3 general categories of assets to be mobilized Assets of Individuals: elderly, youth, labeled people, newcomers, EVERYONE Info gathering, strategic thinking, intuitive skills, communication . . . Assets of Associations: non-elected, non-paid groups who come together for a common purpose – clubs, church congregations, cultural groups SOCIAL ASSETS – mutual trust, reciprocity, collective identity How might a home brewing club be mobilized to address affordable housing? Assets of Institutions – public and private – schools nonprofit agencies, businesses, hospitals, city gov’t Built Assets – housing, roads, public space Financial Assets – investment capital, tax revenue, savings, consumer spending
1830 - Alexis de Toqueville 25, son of a French aristocrat Coined “association” One thing would make America the greatest country on earth and the other would destroy it (associations & racism) “ Americans of all ages, all stations in life, and all types of disposition are forever forming associations. There are not only commercial and industrial associations in which all take part, but others of a thousand different types--religious, moral, serious, futile, very general and very limited, immensely large and very minute. . . . Nothing, in my view, deserves more attention than the intellectual and moral associations in America.” SOCIAL CAPITAL: The degree to which a community or society collaborates and cooperates (through such mechanisms as networks, shared trust, norms and values) to achieve mutual benefits. 1960-1990 -- Bowling up 10% -- League Bowling down 40%
Operate? Do? Target? Need? The reason institutions cannot care, of course, is that they cannot love. This is no condemnation of institutions, only a matter of fact. They can often be condemned for acting unjustly, or for being driven by policies that exploit people and treat them unfairly, but you cannot fault a corporation for not loving its clients—or perhaps its employees either. Caring is a function of love. To care for someone means to act in a way that fosters their good, or serves their true interests. http://fp.kconline.com/stthomas/24_dec.htm
Associations are where citizenship resides. Adopt-a-highway programs are the perfect example of associations mobilized to do something that we may think is only within the sphere of institutions.
CCPH Principle #3 - “The partnership builds upon identified strengths & assets, but also addresses areas that need improvement” What is the only way we know how to involve people? Asset maps = capacity inventories Organizing Strategy What are your gifts? What are your concerns? Which gift do you value most? Which concern is most on your mind? Are you motivated to act on the gift? Get the answers to these questions and then tell people “WE NEED YOU”.
It starts with a framework for change – a model introduced to RM by Tim Brighouse. This model is helpful in two ways: it provides a list of the pre-conditions that need to be in place if change is to be successful; it works as a diagnostic too, which can help decode why a change programme isn’t working.
This slide explores what happens if each of the necessary pre-conditions for change is removed.
EVERYBODY is a potential ally. Everyone has gifts& talents and IDEAS Welcome people at the margins. Invite them to join your work.
Georgia Congressman and civic rights movement activist John Lewis has written that every movement needs both firecrackers and pilot lights. We need the charismatic, articulate motivators as well as the folks who are steady, constant and vigilant.