October 27, 2026 Webinar – Principles of Good Practice Webinar Series: Community-Driven Practice: Putting local people first in planning and making choices

Principles of Good Practice Webinar Series: Community-Driven Practice: Putting local people first in planning and making choices Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — 11:00 am Central Time (US & Canada) To register for this webinar click HERE. This webinar explores the Community Development Society’s Principle of Community-Driven Practice, emphasizing the importance of putting local people first in […]

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September 15, 2026 Webinar – Principles of Good Practice Webinar Series: Using the Community Capitals Framework for Sustainable Community Development

Principles of Good Practice Webinar Series: Using the Community Capitals Framework for Sustainable Community Development Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 4:30 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) To view the webinar recording click HERE To view the Sustainability Flyer click HERE To view the PDF version of  Dr. Cornel Hart’s presentation slides click HERE To view the PDF […]

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April 29, 2026 Webinar – Principles of Good Practice Webinar Series: Dignity within Diversity

Principles of Good Practice Webinar Series: Dignity within Diversity Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — 2:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) To view the webinar recording click HERE To view the PDF version of the presentation slides click HERE Community Development Society (CDS) supports eight Principles of Good Practice for community development. Beginning in 2026, CDS will host […]

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November 18, 2025 Webinar – Future Forward: Building an Adaptive Field

Future Forward: Building an Adaptive Field Tuesday, November 18, 2025 — 2:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) To view the webinar recording click HERE To view the PDF version of the presentation slides click HERE Click here to view The Seven System Elements (discussed during presentation) Click here to view The Roadmap to Equity Full Report (buildingtheengine.com […]

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October 20, 2025 Webinar – From Research to Publication: Community Development Trends in Practice, Technology, and Scholarship

From Research to Publication: Community Development Trends in Practice, Technology, and Scholarship Monday, October 20, 2025 — 2:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) To view the webinar recording click HERE To view the PDF version of the presentation slides click HERE Join us for an engaging 60-minute webinar exploring emerging trends in community development (CD) and […]

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April 21, 2025 Webinar – Community Well-being and Quality of Life: Focus on Indiana

Community Well-being and Quality of Life: Focus on Indiana Monday, April 21, 2025 — 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) This Webinar is Presented by the Community Development Society (CDS) in partnership with Community and Well-Being Learning Collaborative at Purdue University John Martinson Honors College, Purdue University’s Center for Rural Research, Education and Outreach (PCRREO), […]

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November 18, 2024 Webinar in partnership with Breakthrough Pioneers: Homeownership and Community Development for the Black Community

Homeownership and Community Development for the Black Community Monday, November 18, 2024 — 2:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) This Webinar is Presented by the Community Development Society (CDS) in partnership with Breakthrough Pioneers. It will highlight both troubling elements at the intersection of homeownership, equity, and activism within rural Black communities in Mississippi, as […]

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May 15, 2024 Webinar: Co-Sponsored by the CDS & Presented by NCRCRD

Leadership Chautauqua: Revolutionizing Extension’s Approach to Community Development Systems Wednesday, May 15, 2024 — 2:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) This Webinar is Co-sponsored by the Community Development Society (CDS) and Presented by the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD). It will focus on encouraging sustainable approaches to community leadership development. To register […]

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CDS April 29, 2024 Webinar

Publishing Community Development Research and Practice: Learn from the Editors Monday, April 29, 2024 — 2:00 -4:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) This Webinar is Presented by the Community Development Society (CDS) – Explore the inner workings of the esteemed journal, Community Development, in collaboration with the Managing Editor (Sofia Kotsiri, Santa Clara University), Editor-in-Chief (Craig […]

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