“NCDA has given me the confidence that I’m doing the best that I can in the field. I appreciate the access to experienced and friendly mentors, best practices and regulation knowledge resources, and regular networking opportunities. It’s been a great pleasure to be part of the NCDA network for the past 12 years.”
– Melissa Pond, City of Quincy, MA
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“The benefits of NCDA membership have proved to be a game changer for my career, professional development, and training. NCDA has afforded me limitless opportunities to expand my network of peers, prepared me for a new and more exciting role with the 9th largest city in the United States and equipped me through the various in-depth trainings and conferences offered over the years. Lastly, NCDA allows me the awesome opportunity to facilitate, train, and equip emerging leaders, mid-career,
and executive level professionals in the community development industry across the country. I am forever grateful for my NCDA membership, and the many benefits provided.”
“As a member of NCDA, I have been able to gain knowledge, experience, and support from others in the
field across the country. The HUD federal programs are complex, nuanced, and sometimes confusing.
There really is no substitute for talking issues through with people that speak the same professional
language and can help you cut through that confusion to get to the core principles underneath. ”
“I attended my first NCDA conference in 2007 when I jumped from the homebuyer’s education and first time homebuyer world to community development and HUD grants. I received such a warm welcome
and lots of good information, being an active part of NCDA became a core component of my
professional life as a Community Development Director. The network I have built across the country has
provided me with answers to the most difficult questions, life-long friendships, and ongoing professional
development (and job) opportunities. When I move into a new position, becoming a member of NCDA is
part of my package deal!”
“The City of Seattle membership in NCDA has proved invaluable for a wide range of issues. The NCDA
newsletter gives me early information about what’s happening with Congressional allocations giving me
time to plan for potential increases or cuts in federal funds. The member Forum is a wealth of shared
knowledge and critical policy and procedure examples to build upon. I look forward to the direct access
to HUD DC staff and the best practices shared by panelists at our summer and winter conferences each
year. Best of all is the camaraderie and support from my colleagues all over the country who are “going
through it” with the challenges of administering these funds to benefit our communities every day. I
don’t think I would have survived the CARES Act era without this professional network!”NCDA provides members with the latest news from Washington, DC through the Washington Report newsletter and email alerts.
NCDA links you to community development professionals from around the country.
NCDA has trained thousands of community development professionals on the CDBG and HOME programs.
Network, exchange ideas, and learn best practices through NCDA conferences.
Questions about NCDA?
Please contact Vicki Watson at vwatson@ncdaonline.org.
Please contact Vicki Watson at vwatson@ncdaonline.org.