Center for Community Progress

APRIL 26, 2022

Community development unites people to take collective action to build stronger, more resilient places to live. Over time, though, the field of community development has shifted from grassroots movements to the careers of specialized professionals. Download the Full Report.

Community Development 52

Community Development Grassroots Leadership Cultivation 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 19, 2024

Greene, who runs an organic farm near Jonestown on land that was once a station on the Underground Railroad, serves on Envision’s steering committee and on the board of the Jonestown Community Development Corporation (CDC). Envision also cultivated trust by partnering with community ambassadors.

Engagement 86

Engagement Community Engagement Cultivation Nonprofit 86

Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Buy-in : Engage upper leadership to develop a personal connection to—and interest in—the success of pilot programs. Storytelling : Communicate clearly, early and often. Culture : Psychological and bureaucratic barriers against innovation are often ingrained in the culture of an organization. Addressing these hurdles early eases uptake.

Government 49

Government Cultivation Sustainability Public Service 49