Member Benefits

Beginning in 2012, CEDAM has three levels of membership: Individual, Practitioner and Partner. Each level has its own set of member benefits.

Individual Member Benefits

Keep up with the latest news in community development, financial empowerment, rural issues, foreclosure prevention and/or microenterprise through exclusive e-newsletters
Learn more about marketing, public speaking, fundraising, creating vibrant communities and more with discounted in-person trainings, free webinars and a free webinar archive
Have fun with industry colleagues with a discounted admission to CEDAM’s annual membership celebration in April
Direct CEDAM through committees, voting privileges and at-large board eligibility

You are a nonprofit organization or governmental department doing community-based economic development in a Michigan neighborhood, city or county (this includes CDCs, neighborhood organizations, main street programs, social change organizations, community engagement organizations, human development organizations and more)
You want to save thousands of dollars, get better at what you do and expand your reach

Get more funding with exclusive funding alerts and 87% off an annual GrantStation subscription
Learn more about marketing, public speaking, fundraising, creating vibrant communities and more with a free single-day CCDI training (new in 2012), discounts on other trainings, free webinars and a webinar archive (new in 2012)
Improve your website, finances, strategic plan, etc. through a free technical assistance session with CEDAM staff (new in 2012) and competitive prices on further TA
Connect with industry colleagues through expert roundtables and affinity groups facilitated by CEDAM (new in 2012)
Get your news out using our statewide media contact list and media toolkit
Interact with elected officials through exclusive advocacy events in Lansing and at home
Have your organization, project or event featured in CEDAM’s newsletter, e-newsletters, blog, TV show and/or social media
Be included in and access CEDAM's member directories
Kick back with a free admission to CEDAM’s annual membership celebration in April (new in 2012)
Keep up with the latest news in community development, financial empowerment, rural issues, foreclosure prevention and/or microenterprise through exclusive e-newsletters
Direct CEDAM through committees, voting privileges and at-large board eligibility (CDC members may also run for regional board seats - find out if you qualify)
and more!

You are a statewide association, intermediary, university program, financial institution, for-profit developer, vendor or consultant
You want to stay up-to-date with the CED industry and promote your services to CEDAM’s membership

View our full member directories with contact information
Promote your services/programs through CEDAM’s website, blog, social media and e-newsletters
Get your news out using our statewide media contact list and media toolkit
Have fun with industry colleagues with a free admission to CEDAM’s annual membership celebration in April (new in 2012)
Learn more about marketing, public speaking, fundraising, creating vibrant communities and more with a free single-day CCDI training (new in 2012), discounts on other trainings, free webinars and a webinar archive (new in 2012)
Keep up with the latest news in community development, financial empowerment, rural issues, foreclosure prevention and/or microenterprise through exclusive e-newsletters
Network with colleagues and prospects at exclusive receptions for industry leaders and funders
Direct CEDAM through committees, voting privileges and at-large board eligibility

*In cases of financial hardship, a one-year discount may be granted. Contact us to discuss your situation.

**Starting in 2013, practitioner organizations may be billed according to size. Organizations with under 10 employees will remain at $100.

Updated January 26, 2012