CDS provides leadership to policymakers, practitioners, and scholars across the spectrum of community development. Members have multiple opportunities to learn what’s new in the profession, to exchange ideas, to obtain the most current research and reference information available, and to share professional expertise. CDS programs include:

• An annual conference and periodic professional development webinars
• Academic journals: Community Development and Local Development & Society
• Professional networking opportunities among members
• Opportunities for dialogue and deliberation on shared interests