The people we are committed to help need the resources, volunteer efforts and financial support of our communities, but how do we get past the noise and numerous competing messages to get attention and build momentum that will create change? In an era of networked consumers, crowd sourcing and continuous partial attention, we need fresh ways to engage and keep community members focused on the needs and opportunities at our front door. The answer is to engage your community in a discovery process that allows people to participate not only by discovering new ways to help, but by seeing first hand the challenges your organization seeks to overcome. Based upon best practices in community needs assessment, and built upon practice in the field for over 25 years, this workbook provides a step by step process for intentional community exploration and strategic focus. Rapid Community Assessment is a powerful tool for civic leaders, executive directors, board members, nonprofit staff and community organizations that want to build strong and healthy communities.