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Institutional Membership

If an institution wishes to provide membership to several employees, there are four levels of institutional memberships available. For each, the primary institutional representative receives a paper copy of the journals, and all secondary members receive electronic copies as well as full membership benefits. Institutional members are also featured at different levels of recognition on our website and conference materials.

Select one of the options below to begin the process. You will be asked to fill out a form identifying your primary and secondary members, some promotional information about your institution. You will be sent an invoice with the option of paying by check or by card. Once payment is received, individual memberships will be created or renewed for each person identified in the form. Please contact admin@CDSociety.org with any questions or concerns.

Level 1 – $775

Level 1 institutional membership includes one primary member and up to four secondary members (5 total members). 

Level 3 – $2,225

Level 3 institutional membership includes one primary member and up to fourteen secondary members (15 total members). 

Level 2 – $1,500

Level 2 institutional membership includes one primary member and up to nine secondary members (10 total members). 

Level 4 – $2,950

Level 4 institutional membership includes one primary member and up to nineteen secondary members (20 total members). 

Current Institutional Members

From the family-owned business on Main Street, to the farmer’s market, to the sprawling cattle ranch, local businesses help communities thrive. At Rural Prosperity Nebraska, faculty, students, and community leaders couple research with on-the-ground experience to build prosperity through community engagement, welcoming cultures, leadership development, community economic development, placemaking, and regional food systems.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Community Economic Development Division of Extension promotes local economic well-being and quality of life in Wisconsin communities. We work with and support community economic development practitioners and organizations, tribal and governmental entities, and business and nonprofit organizations and help gain access to the information, research, education, and technical assistance necessary to make informed decisions. 

Extension engages Minnesotans to strengthen the social, civic, economic and technological capacity of their communities. We help create vibrant communities and enhance skills and knowledge in economics, leadership and civic engagement and tourism.

 

The University of Kentucky Department of Community Leadership and Development (CLD) is a model for excellence in applying multidisciplinary and participatory approaches to leadership, community processes, and individual development for their respective communities. CLD offers a Leadership Certificate, Minor, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Community and Leadership Development and Agricultural Education in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

The Purdue Center for Regional Development’s vision is to be a leader in innovative and adaptive partnerships empowering regions to find solutions for equitable, sustainable, and resilient development. The Center collaborates with people to listen, identify, and enhance assets unique to their story resulting in prosperity and quality of life.

The Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities (IVEC) partners with communities to envision and create more vibrant, just, resilient, and sustainable places to live, work, learn, and play.
 
Their approach to partnership includes:
  • Building Capacity for Community Resilience
  • Fostering Community Engagement
  • Drawing Viewpoints from Diverse Perspectives
  • Centering the Experiences of Underserved Populations
  • Encouraging Meaningful Student Involvement

The Focus of IVEC extends to the heart of community resilience, facilitating collaboration and fostering capacity of local governments and nonprofit organizations to address pressing issues such as affordable housing, childcare, and innovative responses to economic development. IVEC places a special emphasis on rural areas, recognizing their unique needs and potential.

Through the innovations and ideals of the University of Missouri, MU Extension improves lives, businesses and communities by focusing on solving Missouri’s grand challenges around agricultural growth and stewardship, economic opportunity, educational access, and health and well-being.

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