CDS Seeking Executive Director
CDS is a membership-based nonprofit corporation established in 1969 to strengthen and advance community development policy, practice, learning, and research through educational and scientific means. We host an annual conference; offer occasional webinars; publish two peer-reviewed journals, two book series, and a monthly newsletter. CDS also offers a wide variety of scholarships and awards for both […]
Read moreWebinar: On Love and Power in Community Development
This seminar explores the deeper dimensions of love and power in community development. Clear definitions will be provided along with a conceptual framework about how they are intertwined in community development work. Two case studies will illustrate the manifestations of love and power in our field. There will be an open dialogue for questions, critiques, and […]
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CDS Board Begins Ambassador Program
The Community Development Society board recently authorized the creation of a CDS Ambassador program at its March meeting. This new member service of the society will work under the auspices of the CDS Membership Committee. “This new Ambassador program will serve as an outreach resource for the society to promote acceptance and belonging and value to all […]
Read moreA Call For Book Chapters
Innovative Practices in Business Succession and Transition In many areas, especially rural communities, long-standing businesses including grocery stores, restaurants, etc. are closing in increasing numbers when owners reach or are nearing retirement age without local heirs interested in continuing the business. Often, a business has no succession plan, and some are too small to consider an […]
Read moreSilent & Live Auctions Are Back For The 2023 CDS Conference
Greetings CDS Friends – We look forward to seeing you at the CDS Conference in Portland!. Start thinking now about how you can support the CDS Silent and Live Auction to bolster the Society’s educational materials fund, diversity fund, scholarship fund, Nette Nelson Travel Scholarship Fund, George Nickolaus CD Graduate Student Award, Ted Bradshaw Fund, Annual […]
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April 2023 Chair Update
Fellow CDSers, it is that time of the year again when we seek your advice and guidance in nominating fellow members to join the leadership team and guide the organization into a new year. Democracies thrive with good leadership, and we have only to look around the world to see the impact of leaders more interested […]
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2023 CDS Conference Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
The Community Development Society is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the following Scholarship Funds to be awarded to students or regular members planning to take part in the 2023 CDS Annual Conference to be held July 16-19 in Portland, Oregon. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2023 Nette Nelson Travel Scholarship (one award for […]
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