Maps, often used for venturing out into the world, are also useful for determining what one has that his community or organization can benefit from. Specifically, the talents and skills of a community member can be an asset. And that’s why communities put great significance on asset mapping. Don’t know what that is and what an asset map must look like? Well, read on to discover.

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How to Make an Asset Map

Identifying community assets and resources is the main objective of asset mapping. So if you’re going to be making the map for your organization, group, or community, be sure to keep the following tips in mind to have an effective and efficient asset map:

1. Choose What Assets to Enlist and Categorize Them

First, you have to ask yourself why you are making the asset map. The most likely answer to your question would be because of the necessity to utilize the assets and make an asset inventory for your organization or community. But what assets specifically? If you’re still confused, then it’s best that you simply list all types of assets that you can think of, and then put them into categories. For instance, skills in making portraits, singing, and dancing can be considered as personal assets of your members. At the same time, establishments such as parks, schools, and buildings owned by your organization can be income-generating assets.

2. Determine Each Asset’s Value

Everything has its own market value, be it a personal asset or your organization’s physical asset. And for you to be able to know the value of an asset, you must think of its role in the market or its use. A good example is a park; it is a physical asset, and an income-generating asset at the same time if the organization would conduct concerts and events where participants will be paying for tickets. Another example of an asset’s value is the talent of a member to host and keep the audience entertained. He can be the one who will host the events and activities, and even conduct promotions to gain more participants. Funds collected will then be used by the organization or the community’s projects.

3. Document and Use Basic Shapes as Symbols for Your Map

Ever seen maps that only use texts? Well, there’s none, since maps need shapes or symbols with an area for the legends and explanations of each. And since you’re going to be making an asset map, you will be using symbols as well. But don’t worry if you’re not into designing since you can use basic shapes and illustrations, such as a simple house image to symbolize establishments and people icons for personal assets.

What are some of the benefits of asset mapping that organizations and communities, like mine, can gain?

Some of the benefits include being able to know what projects and business plans can be made and prioritized to develop the community or organization. On the one hand, asset mapping also allows you to understand what areas your organization lacks in terms of maintaining and managing assets. And lastly, it aids you to acknowledge how you can promote proper organization better.

Are there main categories of asset mapping that I must know of?

Yes, there are main categories. Physical assets, economic assets, stories, local residents, associations, and institutions are the 6 categories of asset mapping, according to VistaCampus.org. All categories can be part of the plan for improving communities, especially in embracing what the locals can provide for establishing and maintaining community success.

What are some examples of assets that I can plot in my community asset map?

For community asset maps, the assets that you can include are places of worship, recreational centers, supermarkets and grocery stores, transportation access areas, as well as your leaders and members whose skills provide benefits to the community. You can even include business centers that hire locals or the members of your community and organizations that connect parents and everyone in the community together.

If I am going to present physical assets in my map, do I have to know the locations of such places?

Yes, you have to know the locations of every physical asset that you will plot on your map. Wondering how you can do that efficiently? Well, you can utilize the zoning maps of your community, to ensure that what you are plotting in your map are the actual assets of your community, and not belonging to your neighboring communities.

Can I use templates instead of making my asset map from scratch?

Yes, you can use templates. But, using them does not mean that you are no longer going to do some editing since sample forms and templates need customization. Nevertheless, it’s much easier to use templates, rather than making any documents, legal forms, and maps from an empty sheet.

Asset mapping also plays a significant role in organizations inside communities. Specifically, by knowing the assets of a community, organizations will be able to choose which assets they want to bid on. And that’s one of the ways when the income of the community gets generated and will continue to grow over time. But since there can be lots of organizations in a single community, asset bidding can become quite a competition. Nonetheless, accurate asset maps with price or market value estimations can truly help any organization and community to prosper.

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