Our History

NCCED started as a group of 40 CDCs whose early members emerged from the Civil Rights Movement and the 1967 amendment to the Economic Opportunities Act. By the end of the late 70’s, NCCED had established its authority as the voice for CDCs through its efforts in support of legislation advantageous to community economic development. Since then, NCCED has grown from the original 40 members to well over 700 members across the United States, including not only CDCs, but also other community-based economic organ-izations, community action agencies, banks, foundations, corporations, individual practitioners, students and small businesses.

Our Values

NCCED’s values are community inspired. We believe in:

• Promoting Community Empowerment and Self-Determination
• Fostering Indigenous Leadership
• Practicing Integrity, Equity, Fairness and Accountability
• Creating Individual, Family and Community Wealth
• Championing Diversity
• Investing in Education and Advocacy
• Achieving Sustainable and Healthy Communities

Our Vision

NCCED envisions a future of healthy, sustainable communities – both urban and rural - where people are valued; where all residents are encouraged and supported to achieve their highest potential, and where lasting economic viability is fostered through civic engagement, advocacy, enterprise and asset accumulation.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote, support and advocate for community development corporations (CDCs) and the CED Industry, whose work creates wealth, builds healthy and sustainable communities and achieves lasting economic viability. We are committed to empowering people, organizations and communities.