The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) is currently seeking applicants from the NADO East, Midwest, and Associate chapters to serve on the NADO RF Advisory
Marketing & Communications Resources The Power of Storytelling (2023) Many economic development organizations (including Economic Development Districts, Councils of Governments, Regional Planning Commissions, and Regional
Hosted by NADO and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA), this webinar provides tools and tips for effective digital advocacy. NADO and DDAA were
During this webinar, learn how a group of committed, caring, and passionate residents of St. James, MN (pop. 4,750) chose to embrace the changing population
In April 2021, NADO board members Lisa Cooper and Lenny Elaison testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
The webinar recording and slide deck (PDF) are now available from a NADO-hosted webinar that focused on the implementation of the Reinvigorating Lending for the Future
The NADO publication, “All Politics Is Local: A Guide to Grassroots Action” features sections on communicating with members of Congress, using the media to influence
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Joe McKinney serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). Headquartered in Washington DC, NADO provides advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation’s 500+ regional planning and development organizations.
Joe has thirty-one years of experience having served in city, county, regional, national association, and government management since 1991. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a candidate for a master’s degree in Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill.
McKinney has provided congressional testimony on numerous occasions regarding the importance of regional development organizations in helping shape the nation’s economic growth. He is nationally recognized for promoting innovative solutions in areas such as planning and economic development, workforce development, transportation and transit, and aging services.