Workbooks and Guides

The following is a collection of tools from ABCDI Stewards as well as individuals and organizations that embody the principles of ABCD in their work. There are many other publications and works from the Institute and colleagues that we have archived. If you are looking for a specific title, please email us at connect@abcdinstitute.org

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Basic Guides and Workbooks 

The Four Essential Elements of an Asset-Based Community Development Process
ABCD: How to Get Started from Norway
Asset-Based Neighborhood Organizing: The Method of the Abundant Community Initiative in Edmonton, Canada
Improving Health Equity through ABCD DASH Workbook from ABCD Stewards Darryl Answer and Ron Dwyer-Voss
Asset-Based Community Development at a Glance- Tamarack Institute
How to Support a More Powerful Neighborhood - a City Officials Guide to Supporting Strong Neighborhoods
Catalytic Role of an Outsider: Facilitating ABCD

IMLS Resources 

The ABCD Institute created a number of resources as part of a project through the Community Catalyst Initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 
IMLS CCI Power Ladder User Guide
IMLS CCI Tools for Asset Mapping User Guide
IMLS CCI Tools for Agency Led Asset Mapping and Listening Campaigns
IMLS CCI Tools for Individual Gifts & Skills
See a complete list here

Video/Audio
Making the Invisible Visible  DeAmon Harges TEDx event(video)
ABCD and Collective Action Peter Block and John McKnight interview Deborah Puntenney (podcast)
Richland Together- Let's Connect (video)

Bibliographies
Faith Rooted Resources (Bibliography)