Subject: Community Development Society International

From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 02 May 1997 21:38:39 -0400

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Professional Association

The Community Development Society International (CDS), founded in 1969, is a dynamic professional association offering a global perspective on community development.

The CDS Vision

Members of CDS believe community is a basic building block of society, and that:

community is complex and multi-dimensional

the human dimension, which is capable of growth and development, is the most critical aspect of community

development of each community can be fostered through improvement of individual, organizational, and problem-solving knowledge and skills

adherence to the CDS' Principles of Good Practice is essential to sound community development

the Society must be proactive, providing leadership to professionals and citizens across the spectrum of community development.

a global community, those helping to develop and sustain communities must understand a variety of complex and ever-changing systems. The profession of community development integrates knowledge from many disciplines with community development theory, research, teaching and practice; these important and interdependent functions are vital in both the private and public sectors.

The Community Development Society International provides leadership to professionals and citizens across the spectrum of community development.

CDS Principles of Good Practice

Promote active and representative citizen participation so that community members can meaningfully influence decisions that affect their lives.

Engage community members in problem diagnosis so that those affected may adequately understand the causes of their situations.

Help community leaders understand the economic, social, political, environmental, and psychological impact associated with alternative solutions to the problem.

Assist community members in designing and implementing a plan to solve agreed-upon problems by emphasizing shared leadership and active citizen participation in that process.

Disengage from any effort that is likely to adversely affect the disadvantaged segments of a community.

Actively work to increase leadership capacity (skills, confidence, and aspirations) in the community.

Programs and Resources

Membership , publications, annual conference, certification, and CDS section and chapter activities provide members with multiple opportunities to:

Learn what's new in the profession

Exchange ideas

Obtain the most current research and reference information available

Share professional experiences and expertise.

Yes, I'd like more information about the CDS International.

Community Development Society International
1123 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-7106
FAX (414) 276-7704
Or, send email to: [email-masked]

Links to other organizations:

CDS International, Telecommunications Section

CDS Nebraska Chapter

CDS Resources
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