This Field Guide distills twenty years of experience working with small cities and towns into a step-by-step process and a kit of resources to equip leaders, staff, and volunteers with everything they need to design and deliver the Heart & Soul method in their community. 

This Field Guide is an overview of the Orton Family Foundation's four-phase method that breaks the process down into management steps and tasks to help you get the job done.

It is a roadmap to discovering what matters most to residents and then planning for a future shaped by that understanding. 

New, Reduced Membership Dues

A new, reduced dues rate is available for CAOs/ACAOs, along with additional discounts for those in smaller communities, has been implemented. Learn more and be sure to join or renew today!

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