In her first public speech as Federal Reserve board chair, Janet Yellen highlighted a new player in in the community development field that we call the “community quarterback.” In her comments, Yellen ...

In my journey from a community development funder to a practitioner, I saw that many of us don’t fit within traditional definitions of community development. That exclusion is not by chance; it is ...

Purdue Extension aims to assist Indiana communities to have thriving and resilient economies, quality infrastructure and sustainable job opportunities for its residents. This thematic area provides ...

Address social problems by promoting participative democracy, sustainable development, economic opportunities, and social justice. Implement strategic solutions and empower people within their ...

Community-led growth (CLG) has emerged as a popular mechanism for driving business, as companies strive to foster an ecosystem of fervent users that draws in new customers organically, serves as a ...

Creating a community development corporation is a powerful way to drive positive change in your neighborhood. Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, local business development or ...

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are invaluable resources to local economies across the U.S. These mission-driven organizations, certified by the U.S. Treasury, provide alternative ...

Kiara Taylor has worked as a financial analyst for more than a decade. Her career has involved a number of financial firms, including Fifth Third Bank, JPMorgan, and Citibank. She has filled a number ...

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (CDCs) are nonprofit, community-focused entities whose mission is to support their affiliated city neighborhoods with a range of programs such as affordable housing, ...

This program is offered in-person and hybrid. The family science and human development: youth and community development major prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional ...

Community development corporations (CDCs) are locally based nonprofit organizations that work to help the residents of impoverished areas to improve their quality of life. Such organizations exist in ...