By Scott Westcott
Lessons Learned
For organizations, seeking to engage with the communities they serve in more meaningful ways requires an openness to new ideas, perspectives, and approaches. Denver Foundation President David Miller recommends exploring the Asset Based Community Development approach that focuses on leveraging existing community strengths to facilitate sustainable change. He also offered up some advice for organizations looking for stronger community connections.
Listen: Don’t talk at community members. Instead, focus on listening with an open mind to their perspectives on the strengths of their neighborhood as well as the challenges ...