Membership

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Benefits

The Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) provides numerous special benefits to its membership:

  • AmeriCorps VISTA members, who serve in affordable housing, economic development, and community engagement

  • IDA & RIDA match funding through OCDCA as well as meetings of the Assets Ohio Individual Development Account (IDA) Network

  • Operational and Loan Funding for Microbusiness Development Programs

  • Free or discounted registration for training opportunities throughout the year as well as for the OCDCA Annual Conference

  • Technical assistance for general organizational development, as well as specific assistance for programs such as housing development, community engagement, and microbusiness.

  • Creation of a common voice for Ohio’s CDCs through advocacy and public policy development at the state and national level

  • Opportunity to collaborate on developing policies and programs that support community-based development

  • Listing in the online Ohio CDC membership directory

  • Networking opportunities with other CDCs and peers at regional membership meetings

  • Receive curated e-newsletters to stay updated on the latest industry trends, funding opportunities, and job openings, ensuring you are well-informed about real-time developments that impact your professional field and your communities.

  • Technical and capacity-building assistance to start a CDC or other community impact organization.

  • Access to exclusive members’ only grants and programs.

If you have any questions, please contact jrobinson@ohiocdc.org, Membership Capacity Manager.