ABCD Toolkit: Community Building Principles and Action StepsSubmitter's Note: The vision statement has been inferred from the proposed principles and action steps.Asset-Based Community Development InstituteABCD_d70c2438-3533-11e7-9373-2c4bd1d54719Dan DuncanABCD Faculty Member | H. Daniels ConsultingCommunities of results (CoRs)_1550dfd2-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea00To outline principles and action steps for community building_1550e252-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea00InclusionParticipationLeadershipCapabilitiesAssetsCivic ResponsibilityDemocracyExpressionCollaborationPartnershipUniquenessStrengthsCommunicationInformationAccountabilityCommitmentConsensusComprehensivenessIncentivesPrioritiesIntegrationDiversityDifferencesUniquenessTraditionEthnicityLearningInnovationCultureResultsParticipation & Inclusion_1550e31a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea001How do we know it is working? ~ A variety of impacted residents of differingsocial and economic groups, are invited to share their gifts and participate in the work of their community in increasing proportions.EngagementDirectly involve people affected to decide, develop and implement solutions in their neighborhoods and communities._1550e3ba-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea001.1EnvironmentCreate an environment which encourages and supports the participation of all people and differing perspectives._1550e45a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea001.2ProcessEnsure that the process is inclusive, open, and that information is shared by all._1550e4f0-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea001.3Assets & CapacitiesFocus on Assets and Build Capacity_1550e590-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea002How do we know it is working? ~ Community-building participants exhibitincreased commitment to and confidence in the collective action of neighborhood residents and leadership.LeadershipContinually identify and develop leadership potential of people at the grassroots level and provide opportunities to lead._1550e626-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea002.1InformationEnsure that information which portrays community needs/ problems is balanced with information about community assets and that information is shared with all affected individuals and groups._1550e6c6-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea002.2SolutionsSupport efforts that lead to sustainable solutions emphasizing leadership development, citizen participation, partnerships with agencies and organizations, and community economic development. _1550e766-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea002.3Capabilities & AssetsSupport the development of solutions that will effectively build upon the capabilities and assets of each neighborhood and community through the strengths of individuals, families associations, and organizations._1550e810-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea002.4IndividualsFamiliesAssociationsOrganizationsCivic ResponsibilityEngage people in fulfilling their civic and community responsibilities_1550e8b0-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea003How do we know it is working? ~ More individuals choose to exercise and fulfilltheir civic and community responsibilities.Mobilization & ActionWork to mobilize residents and communities for collective action._1550e9b4-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea003.1ResidentsCommunitiesCommunities & NeighborhoodsPromote the civic responsibility of residents in all aspects of community and neighborhood life._1550ea68-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea003.2CommunitiesNeighborhoodsDemocracyEncourage activities that follow the principles and values of democracy._1550eb12-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea003.3ExpressionEncourage individuals and groups to freely express their views._1550ebbc-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea003.4Leadership & ResponsibilityPromote the concept of collective and individual leadership and responsibility for the common good._1550ec70-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea003.5Collaboration & PartnershipEngage partners in collaboration_1550ed1a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea004How do we know it is working? ~ Initiatives undertaken increase the number ofinvolved partners and result in increased collaboration.ActivityStrongly encourage collaborative activity amongst neighborhoods, agencies, businesses, funders, policy-makers and other stakeholders._1550edce-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea004.1NeighborhoodsAgenciesBusinessesFundersPolicy-MakersUniqueness & StrengthsEncourage activities that respond to the uniqueness of each neighborhood and community by bringing together the strengths of local individuals, associations, businesses, faith-based entities and other organizations._1550ee82-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea004.2Local IndividualsLocal AssociationsLocal BusinessesLocal Faith-Based EntitiesLocal OrganizationsCommunication & ConsensusPromote open communication with an emphasis on active listening and reaching consensus._1550ef36-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea004.3ComprehensivenessEnsure that interventions and approaches cross organizational boundaries_1550effe-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea005BusinessesChurchesHuman Service AgenciesHow do we know it is working? ~ Community-building interventions andapproaches cross organizational boundaries (e.g., businesses, churches, human service agencies, etc.) in addressing community issues.IncentivesCreate incentives for approaches and interventions which cut across program boundaries whenever and wherever possible (e.g. Education, employment, housing, health, and human services)._1550f0bc-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea005.1PrioritiesBalance priorities which focus on solving individual problems with actions that strategically target the development of neighborhoods and communities._1550f17a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea005.2IndividualsNeighborhoodsCommunitiesIntegrationSupport the integration of community economic development, human services and civic responsibility as a comprehensive approach to community building._1550f242-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea005.3DiversityEmbrace Diversity_1550f30a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea006ResidentsHow do we know it is working? ~ A variety of impacted residents of differingsocial and economic groups, are invited and participate in the work of their community in increasing proportions.Differences & UniquenessRecognize and celebrate the differences and uniqueness of residents in neighborhoods and communities by encouraging and supporting inclusiveness._1550f3c8-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea006.1ResidentsNeighborhoodsCommunitiesTraditions & EthnicityPromote the values and history of our many cultural traditions and ethnic groups._1550f49a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea006.2LearningLearn from successes and failures of community building efforts_1550f56c-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea007CommunitiesOrganizationsHow do we know it is working? ~ Successes and failures of community building efforts are used as learning opportunities for communities and organizations.EnvironmentPromote a supportive environment which allows communities and organizations to continually learn and grow._1550f634-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea007.1InnovationsSupport innovations where all can learn together from successes and failures._1550f710-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea007.2CultureSet a culture that encourages innovation._1550f7ec-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea007.3ResultsFocus on Results_1550f8be-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea008How do we know it is working? ~ People will understand that the results ofcommunity building will be short-term, intermediate, and long-term in their natureInformationEncourage a system which gathers, analyzes, tracks, and shares information that will allow all to build upon their experiences._1550f99a-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea008.1AccountabilityDemonstrate genuine accountability for outcomes to residents, donors, and all stakeholders._1550fa76-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea008.2ResidentsDonorsCommitmentAcknowledge that to be successful this work requires a long term commitment._1550fb48-c642-11ec-8fea-32280683ea008.32022-04-27https://resources.depaul.edu/abcd-institute/resources/Documents/CommunityBuildingPrinciplesandActionStepsChart.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net