Organizational Capacity and Professional Development
Here you will find resources for maximizing your organization’s potential both operationally and strategically
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Growing Stronger in the Delta: Event Materials
On June 11-12, 2013, the National Association of Development Organizations, in conjunction with the National Association of Counties (http://www NULL.naco NULL.org), the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (http://www NULL.hud NULL.gov), and the Delta Regional Authority (http://www NULL.dra...
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Upcoming Webinar: Building Vibrant Local Economies: Connecting Regional Food Systems
County and regional leaders are integrating food systems into economic development plans. These efforts are promoting economic growth that is connected to local agriculture. Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) for a free webinar on June 20 from 2:00-3:15...
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Workshop Materials: Collaborating with New Partners to Implement Community and Economic Development Plans
On April 23-24, 2013 in Greenville, South Carolina, NADO hosted a Southeast Region Peer Exchange for HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning and Community Challenge Grantees working in rural or small metropolitan regions to develop plans and partnerships to bolster their...
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Workshop Materials: Building Local Leaders and Experts for Long-Term Community Change
On April 23-24, 2013 in Greenville, South Carolina, NADO hosted a Southeast Region Peer Exchange for HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning and Community Challenge Grantees working in rural or small metropolitan regions to develop plans and partnerships to bolster their...
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Workshop Materials: Growing Economic Competitiveness with Place-Based Strategies
On April 23-24, 2013 in Greenville, South Carolina, NADO hosted a Southeast Region Peer Exchange for HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning and Community Challenge Grantees working in rural or small metropolitan regions to develop plans and partnerships to bolster their...
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Youth with a Voice (Biddeford, Maine)
Biddeford’s youth, including Victoria Eon pictured here at the city’s mills, have been an instrumental part of the city’s community development planning efforts. (Photo credit: Victoria Eon) Biddeford, Maine’s 2011 Downtown Master Plan (http://www NULL.heartofbiddeford NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/10-329-Draft-Report-Revised-2-8-121 NULL.pdf) includes the words...
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Collaborative Leadership: Partnerships between Regional Development Organizations and Community Foundations
In an era of tightening government budgets, regional planning and development organizations need to think creatively about developing and funding initiatives that improve communities’ quality of life
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Nuts and Bolts: Peer Exchange on Management and Operations Challenges
In this session at the 2012 Executive Directors Leadership Forum, NADO Executive Director Matthew Chase shared lessons learned from statewide assessments. View the slides below or click here to see the forum agenda. Assessment (http://www NULL.slideshare NULL.net/nado-web/assessment-13338876) View more presentations...
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Positioning RDOs for the Future: TED Style Talks About Industry Innovations
Speakers at this session of the 2012 Executive Directors Leadership Forum included Sandy Chancey, Executive Director of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments (NM); Jim Haguewood, Senior Partner at One Group Consulting; Jeff Kiely, Executive Director of the Northwest New...
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Becoming Relevant in Your Region by Building Effective Partnerships
Speakers at this session of the 2012 Executive Directors Leadership Forum included Andrew Gruber, Executive Director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council (UT); Christine Frei, Executive Director of the Clearwater Economic Development Association (ID); and Rick Hunsacker, Executive Director of...