A Vision Born from Purpose

In 2003 CDP was started to create a social enterprise where passion met purpose, to bring to fruition a vision of communities across the country where everyone can thrive.

Every healthy community needs:

• Sustainable community-based nonprofits with powerful missions and sustainable business models.
• Affordable housing solutions to meet the unique housing needs of a community.
• Responsive and engaged community partners committed to formulating practical, systemic solutions that contribute to communities where everyone can thrive.
• Innovative and creative entrepreneurs interested in developing sustainable businesses that provide jobs, meet needs and prioritize purpose over profit.

CDP believes in the power of community and comes alongside community partners through the provision of consulting, coaching, training, products and services to contribute to communities where everyone can thrive.

  • Our team is comprised of:
    • Nonprofit Strategists
    • Collaborators
    • Community Developers
    • Practical Experts
    • Social Impact Pioneers

    1. Deep Expertise
      • 20+ years of proven success
      • Informed best practice
      • Practical application

    2. Custom Solutions
      • Tailored strategies
      • Local context integration
      • Adaptive frameworks

    3. Lasting Impact
      • Sustainable solutions
      • Measurable outcomes
      • Results

    • We partner with community organizations to contribute to communities where everyone can thrive.

    • We combine expertise and objective perspective with place-based partnerships to create sustainable, strategic solutions.

    • Empowered communities

    • Connected resources

    • Sustainable growth

    • Lasting change

EXPERIENCED. DEDICATED. ACCOMPLISHED. COMMITTED.

At CDP, our success is measured by the strength, health, and vitality of the communities we serve. We are passionate about empowering projects and organizations to reach their full potential. Through our comprehensive training, tailored services, innovative products, and strategic coaching, we help you get organized and secure the funding you need to thrive. Join us in building a brighter future, one community at a time.

The logo of Community Development Professionals (CDP) featuring the abbreviation CDP in bold black letters inside a light blue oval, with the words "Community Development Professionals" below and a tagline "Helping Communities Thrive."

CDP is dedicated to upholding core values that define our identity, guide our priorities, and shape our collaboration with our partners.

We strive to be an organization characterized by:

  • Integrity

  • Excellence

  • Commitment

We aim to embody:

  • Valuing People

  • Organization

  • Practical Expertise

  • Significant Impact

We are dedicated to championing:

  • Community

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Development