Join NACDEP to connect with others invested in community development through Extension. Stay engaged to strengthen your connections and expertise through the member benefits below:

  • Participate in the annual conference, our
  • flagship event featuring workshops, presentations, networking events, mobile
  • workshops, and plenary sessions focused on best practices, innovative programming, and resource sharing.
  • Attend NACDEP New Year, the January virtual mini-conference hosted by the professional development committee.
  • Deepen your NACDEP connections by joining a committee to make the “magic” happen. 
  •  Read and contribute to the NACDEP quarterly newsletter.
  • Attend featured member webinars.
  • Join or form a Community of Practice with colleagues
  • Form and maintain connections with colleagues through the member directory platform On home page, remove the old brochure and instead add a brief pitch of Why Join NACDEP and include perks below: 

Why Join NACDEP?

Join NACDEP to connect with others invested in community development through Extension. Stay engaged through member benefits such as: 

  • The annual conference–present, attend seminars, network.
  • NACDEP New Year–professional development event
  • NACDEP Committees
  • Program and Service Awards
  • Conference Scholarships
  • NACDEP Newsletter
  • Member Webinars
  • Communities of Practice
  • Joint Extension organizations
  • Member directory