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The following is a collection of tools from ABCD faculty members as well as individuals and organizations that embody the principles of ABCD in their work.

Workbooks and Guides


The Four Essential Elements of an Asset-Based Community Development Process
What is Distinctive About an Asset-Based Community Development Process
Asset-Based Community Development - How to Get Started
Asset Based Neighborhood Organizing: The Method of the Abundant Community Initiative in Edmonton, Canada
Improving Health Equity through ABCD
Rural Asset-Based Community Development
TOOL | ASSET BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT A GLANCE
HOW TO SUPPORT A MORE POWERFUL NEIGHBOURHOOD: A City Officials Guide to Supporting Strong Neighborhoods
IMLS CCI Power Ladder User Guide
IMLS CCI Asset Mapping User Guide
IMLS CCI Tools for Agency Led Asset Mapping and Listening Campaigns
IMLS CCI Tools for Individual Gifts & Skills
Catalytic Role of an Outsider - Facilitating ABCD

Video/Audio
Making the invisible visible (video)
ABCD and Collective Action (podcast)
Richland Together - Let's Connect (video)

Bibliographies
IMLS tools - a button and link cuz these are really good and practical.
ABCD Faith Rooted Resources for Action (bibliography)
Kretzmann/McKnight/Putney