Community Organizing and Planning Links
http://ctb.lsi.ukans.edu/tools/tools.htm
Community Toolbox
An essential resource created as an online community health/development-organizing manual. Check this website for many topics related to community capacity building and resource development. Also includes best practices for tobacco, physical activity and nutrition.
www.commbuild.org/html_pages/operational.htm
Community Building Resource Exchange
Many good resources for community capacity building and operational issues.
www.sustainable.org
Sustainable Communities Network
Includes community-building issues such as conflict resolution and citizen involvement.
www.healthycommunities.org
Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities
Homepage for the national healthy communities movement.
www.connectforkids.org
Connect for Kids
Building communities for kids and families.
www.megrants.org
Maine Philanthropy Center
Resource information for program funding and sustainability.
www.search-institute/communities.htm
Search Institute
Core concepts in using an assets approach and in partnering with youth.
Bryson, J. M. and Alston, F. K., Creating and Implementing Your Strategic Plan: A Workbook for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1996.