Mission & Vision

Mission:

NACDEP is an organization dedicated to improving the visibility, coordination, professional status and resource base of community and economic development Extension programs and professionals. NACDEP is an organization of Extension professionals that connects, collaborates, and advocates for innovative and effective community and economic development principles, programs, and activities to strengthen communities."

Vision:

NACDEP is an organization of Extension that connects, collaborates, and advocates for innovative and effective community and economic development programs, while upholding the values of our profession and strengthening the communities we serve.

 Values:    What is Community Development?

  • Economic and Business Development
  • Leadership Development and Civic Engagement
  • Local Government/Nonprofits and Public Decision Making
  • Land Use Planning and Housing
  • Tourism, Arts, and Creative Placemaking
  • Core Skills: Facilitation, Inclusion, Collaboration, Analysis, Evaluation, and Planning
  • Integrative work on emerging issues across Extension:
    • Environment and climate change
    • Local food systems
    • Public health and poverty