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Be Part of This Pivotal Field-Building Event

The NACEDA Summit is the place where community development association professionals share strategies to advance prosperity in lower-income communities. We're partnering with Georgia Advancing Communities Together (Georgia ACT) to bring the summit to Atlanta on October 23-25. Together we will explore:

  • How community development associations are increasing the capacity of community development nonprofits — and what we can we learn from each others’ successes and challenges;
  • Federal policies and programs, including the EPA’s Environmental Justice Grant Programs — and how community developers can maximize the benefits to historically disadvantaged communities;
  • State and local policies and programs that improve community prosperity — and what associations can learn from them to serve their states or regions;
  • The results of the 3-year study of community-based development organizations by NACEDA and the Urban Institute — and how we can use the results to increase the resources, capability, and adaptability of these local nonprofits;
  • Atlanta’s community development story — and the projects and people that bring it to life.
Shown above: Atlanta mural by Ashley Dopson.

SESSIONS

The following sessions are in the works!

Engage with Experts and Cross-Sector Partners

  • Grounding Values in Research: Study Results & the State of the Field
  • Permeating the Field With Actionable Research
  • Environmental Justice Resources & the Vital Role of Community Developers
  • Federal Policy Updates & Advocacy Priorities
  • New Community Reinvestment Act Rulemaking (if announced)
  • Equity Within the Community Development Field
  • Capacity Building for Community-Based Development Organizations
  • Community Development: Movement or Industry?

Learn How to Be a More Effective Association

  • Environmental Justice
  • State & Local Policy
  • Economic Development Strategies
  • Communications
  • Member Engagement
  • Community Development 101

Explore Innovative Ideas and Connect with Each Other

  • Immersive Workshop — "Storied Communities, Community Stories"
  • Community Development Tours in Atlanta Neighborhoods
  • Abundant Networking Opportunities
  • Presentation of Community Development Association Leadership Award

SPONSORS

Announcing our Premier Sponsor!

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Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Suzanne Gunther at sgunther@NACEDA.org for more information.

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Register for NACEDA Summit 2023

If you have any difficulty registering for the summit, please contact Ha Nguyen at hnguyen@naceda.org

  • Date: 10/23/2023 01:00 PM - 10/25/2023 03:00 PM
  • Location: Loews Atlanta Hotel (Map)
  • More Info: To reserve a hotel room for the discounted rate of $235 per night, go to https://bit.ly/NACEDA-hotel-discount
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