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CDP Memberships

Get organized. Get funded.
And NOW… Get access.

When you join Community Development Professionals, you lock arms with like-minded individuals who are making a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and communities. We offer two levels of membership, with plenty of options and amenities at each level.

Associate Membership

  • NEW! Beginning March 1st 2025, Our
    Associate Membership is now
    NO-COST for nonprofits. That's right!
    Nonprofits can now get a CDP
    Associate Membership     — FREE! (a $2,200+ value.) 

  • Get all of the benefits listed below, PLUS: We've add a new
    feature! The Intro to Membership Live Webinar. Here, CDPeople can:

    • Learn how to use the Membership site,

    • Take an Assessment using our Organization Evaluation Tool,

    • Form a Nonprofit Development Strategy,

    • Then implement the new strategy!

  • Unlimited Access to Staff Videos/Teaching

  • First to know: Special Offers, Trainings & more!

  • FAQ’s specifically for nonprofits.

  • Weekly Newsletter GrantStation Insider.

  • Unlimited access to ALL trainings! — Membership includes access to over 30 trainings for you and your organization!

  • A Facebook Group: CDPeople Community — a space for our Members to ask questions of peers or CDP staff, share insights, videos, images and files & network with other nonprofits.

  • Discounted membership to GrantStation - CDP Members get a 1-year, deeply reduced membership to GrantStation for only $139/year ($699) value. Updated GrantStation features include:

    • An expanded database: 12,000 funder profiles.

    • Targeted funder alerts: Members receive notifications for new funders and updates to saved profiles.

    • Improved search functionality: Advanced filters, including by application deadlines. Expanded tutorials and resources: We’ve added more guides on building a grants program and writing successful proposals.

    • And more coming soon!

Questions?

More Questions about Membership?

Connect with Steve by clicking the button below! He’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have or to schedule a hands-on virtual tour of our site.

Steve Muller, Director of Business Development

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Executive Membership

  • Only $5,000/annually  - $8,500+ value
    NOTE: Applicants for Executive Membership must have a current, annual Associate Membership. If accepted, your Annual Membership fee of $350 will be applied to the balance.

  • All benefits of Associate Membership plus…

    • Personal Nonprofit Development Coach

    • Organization Evaluation and Nonprofit Development Strategy

    • Monthly Executive Coaching

    • Participation in Executive Leadership Roundtable

  • For consideration of Executive Membership, applicants are required to submit: a current budget, a current Board roster, a recent financial statement, a brochure (if you have one), a tax-exempt letter and an organizational chart. These documents can be attached and submitted through the online application process.

    Click the “APPLY” button to begin the online application.

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Questions?

Questions about Executive Membership?

If you have more questions regarding Executive Membership, email Mindy by clicking the button.

Mindy Muller, President/CEO on Executive Membership