Category Economic Development

Economic Development, Education, Housing, Public Policy

PolicyLink

PolicyLink is a national research and action institute working to redesign this nation so that it governs for all. To realize this future, we are focused on awakening a shared consciousness that embraces the humanity of every person. We are…

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October 28, 2025

Economic Development, Housing, Networking, Collaboration

Build Healthy Places Network

Build Healthy Places Network has been a neutral convener bringing together cross-sector partners, providing field-level thought leadership, creating and curating tools and resources, and strengthening collaboration. Through our programs and place-based advisory services, we support multi-sector partnerships that mobilize investments…

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June 1, 2025

Economic Development, Housing

Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development

ANHD builds community power to win affordable housing and thriving, equitable neighborhoods for all New Yorkers. As a member organization of community groups across New York City, we use research, advocacy, and grassroots organizing to support our members in their…

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June 1, 2025

Advocacy, Promotion, Design, Economic Development, Education, Housing

Purpose Built Communities

Purpose Built Communities® is the national leader in strengthening neighborhoods to open pathways to prosperity and opportunity for all. Working arm-in-arm with local neighborhood organizations focused on lasting transformation, we provide expertise, resources, and advocacy as they advance a strategy…

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June 1, 2025

Advocacy, Promotion, Economic Development, Rural, Social Activity, Sustainability

Rural Assembly

Rural Assembly is a vibrant movement of people advocating for a more equitable and diverse nation. We recognize the pivotal role rural America plays in shaping our country’s narrative and decisions. Our focus is on amplifying diverse rural voices across…

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June 1, 2025

Economic Development, Philanthropy, Funding, Rural

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

In 1979, when the Ford Foundation first conceived of LISC, it envisioned an “intermediary”—a nimble non-profit with strong community partnerships that would connect hard-to-tap public and private resources with under-resourced communities working to access opportunities everyone deserves – government, foundations…

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June 1, 2025

Advocacy, Promotion, Associations, Economic Development, Education

Small Business Administration

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise…

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June 1, 2025

Economic Development, Education, Housing, Rural, Transportation

Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods. We believe smart growth solutions support thriving businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around and make it more affordable to live…

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June 1, 2025

Economic Development, Philanthropy, Funding

SocialGood

SocialGood works to create and establish positive influences for individuals, communities, and the environment. Our goal is to sponsor and develop projects that will help positively impact and develop local communities into healthier and happier places to live, work, and…

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May 31, 2025

Design, Economic Development, Philanthropy, Funding

Spark

Spark promotes Holistic Community Development. Our Vision is a greater Omaha metropolitan area where all neighborhoods have the foundational assets necessary to thrive and prosper. This applies rigorous real estate development methods while considering all the foundational assets: social, political,…

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May 31, 2025

Associations, Economic Development, Rural

Appalachian Regional Commission

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner and invest to build community capacity and…

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May 30, 2025

Economic Development

Schumacher Center

Schumacher Center: We recognize that the environmental and equity crises we now face have their roots in the current economic system. We believe that: * a fair and sustainable economy is possible and that citizens working for the common interest can…

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May 30, 2025

Associations, Economic Development, Media, Communication, Networking, Collaboration, Philanthropy, Funding

National Community Reinvestment Coalition

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is a network of organizations and individuals dedicated to creating a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well. We work with community leaders, policymakers and…

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May 18, 2025

Economic Development, Governance, Civic Engagement, Networking, Collaboration

Main Street America

Main Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country.…

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May 18, 2025

Associations, Economic Development, Governance, Civic Engagement, Sustainability

National League of Cities

The National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. NLC is the voice of cities, towns, and villages,…

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May 10, 2025

Economic Development, Philanthropy, Funding

Anonymous Philanthropy

We don’t think philanthropy should be measured by dollars given away but by impact and fulfillment–which are most powerful when achieved in balance. We work with a select group of families, foundations, and donor-advised funds, each of whom typically deploy…

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May 10, 2025