John P. “Jody” Kretzmann was an educator and researcher at Northwestern University who challenged community organizers to achieve social change by considering a neighborhood’s assets rather than what ...

According to social entrepreneur Zita Cobb, “the answers are always in the place.” Cobb is renowned globally as a true innovator in place-based economic development. She has been recognized for her ...

Too often, communities focus on what they don’t have. And it is true that many community leaders struggle due to insufficient funding, limited resources and inadequate infrastructure. But it is also ...

Community coaches work with local groups to support asset-based community development. Coaches empower community groups to reach their goals, connect the community with resources or expertise, provide ...

Empowerment through an asset-based community development approach. Your support builds futures. Partner with Food For The Poor today and help create sustainable solutions for families in need. We’ve ...

Purdue Extension aims to assist Indiana communities to have thriving and resilient economies, quality infrastructure and sustainable job opportunities for its residents. This thematic area provides ...

The Maryland Department of Aging, in partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is offering Asset-Based Community Development Workshops designed to help communities support older ...

I read Deon Snyman’s op-ed piece about the plight of the nonprofit sector (“When the world turns inward, SA’s social fabric begins to fray”) with great interest. I have worked in this sector for 40 ...

Building a new clean energy economy will require mining for minerals used in renewable energy technologies, creating a mining boom that policymakers should leverage by helping affected communities ...