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International Associations
- Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), http://www.amdisa.org
The Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) was established in 1988, with the initiative of leading management development institutions in the SAARC region. It is the only association which networks management development centers across seven nations and promotes partnership between business schools, business leaders and policy administrators for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of management education in South Asia. AMDISA provides multiple ways by which member-institutions collaborate within the region.
Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia
1228, Road #60
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
500 033, India
Phone: +91-40-23546091/2/3 Fax: +91-40-23544801
- Association of Public Treasurer of the US & Canada, http://www.aptusc.org
The Association of Public Treasurers of the US & Canada was founded in 1965 and represents 2,000 public treasury and finance officials in local, county and state/ provincial governments throughout North America. The Association provides educational seminars and conferences, publications, policy and legislative information, and technical assistance to members. The Association works closely with affiliated state associations and universities; national associations; and municipal leagues in an effort to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information to its members.
- Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD), http://www.caricad.net/index.cfm
CARICAD was established by an Agreement signed by CARICOM member states in 1980 as a regional inter-governmental organization to assist governments in upgrading their managerial capabilities for public policy analysis, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public sector reform programmes.
Caribbean Centre for Development Administration
1st Floor, Weymouth Corporate Centre
Roebuck Street, St. Michael
Barbados, West Indies
Phone: 246-427-8535 Fax: 246-436-1709
- Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM), http://www.capam.comnet.mt
The Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) is dedicated to strengthening public management and consolidating democracy and good governance throughout the Commonwealth. CAPAM achieves this through the exchange of experience among its extensive network of senior elected and appointed public officials, academics, and representatives of non-governmental organizations and the private sector.
CAPAM
1075 Bay St., Suite 402
Toronto, Canada
Phone: +1 416 920 - 3337 Fax: +1 416 920 - 6574
- European Group of Public Administration, http://www.iiasiisa.be
The mission of the European Group of Public Administration has been defined as follows: to organize and encourage the exchange of information on developments in the theory and practice of public administration; to foster comparative studies and the development of public administrative theory within a European perspective; to facilitate the application of innovative ideas, methods, and techniques in public administration; and to include young teachers, researchers, as also civil servants in its activities.
European Group of Public Administration
Rue Defacqz, 1, Bte 11
B-1000 Bruxelles (Belgique)
Phone 32 - 2-536.08.80 Fax: 32- 2-537.97.02
- International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE), http://www.iaffe.org/iaffe/Default.asp
The International Association for Feminist Economics is a non-profit organization advancing feminist inquiry of economic issues and educating economists and others on feminist points of view on economic issues.
IAFFE
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone: 570-577-3637 Fax: 570-577-3451
- International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), http://www.ipma-hr.org
IPMA-HR represents the interests of over 5,000 human resource professionals at the Federal, State and Local levels of government. IPMA-HR provides information and assistance to public sector HR professionals in order to help them do their jobs better. Many public agencies have experienced layoffs and budget cuts, and our mission is to provide them with cost effective tools.
International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)
1617 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-549-7100 Fax: 703-684-0948
- International Society for Ecological Economies (ISEE), http://www.ecoeco.org
ISEE is a nonprofit, member-governed, organization dedicated to advancing understanding of the relationships among ecological, social, and economic systems for the mutual well-being of nature and people. ISEE and its regional societies provide an international forum so that we might all better understand these issues.
International Society for Ecological Economies
Heide Scheiter-Rohland
Burk and Associates, Inc.
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd. Suite 402
McLean, Virginia 22101 USA
Phone: 703-790-1745 Fax: 703-790-2672
- Latin-American Centre for Development Administration (CLAD), http://www.clad.org.ve/acerca/acerca2.html
CLAD is an international organization of intergovernmental character, made up by twenty three Latin American and Caribbean countries, and by Spain, with the mission of promoting the technical co-operation and public officials training as well as the reflection, the debate and the exchange of experiences and researches related to State reform and public administration modernisation.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, http://www.oecd.org
The OECD groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, it has a global reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues from macroeconomics to trade, education, development and science and innovation.
OECD Washington Center
2001 L Street, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20036-4922
Phone: 202-785-6323 Fax: 202-785-0350
- Urban Affairs Association, http://www.udel.edu/uaa/
The Urban Affairs Association is the international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public service providers. UAA exists to encourage the dissemination of information about urbanism and urbanization, support the development of university education, research, and service programs in urban affairs, and provide leadership in fostering urban affairs as a professional and academic field.
Urban Affairs Association
David Maola
Executive Director
College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy
Center for Community Research and Services
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
Nonprofit Management & Public Administration Associations
- Alliance for Nonprofit Management, http://www.allianceonline.org/
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits. Alliance members include management support organizations (MSOs), individual professionals, and a range of national/regional, umbrella, research and academic, publishing and philanthropic organizations that provide technical assistance (training and consulting) to nonprofits.
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
1899 L Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-8406 Fax: 202-721-0086
- American Association of School Administrators (AASA), http://www.aasa.org
The American Association of School Administrators, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for over 14,000 educational leaders across America and in many other countries. AASA's mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children. The four major focus areas for AASA are: Improving the condition of children and youth; Preparing schools and school systems for the 21st century; Connecting schools and communities; and Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of school leaders.
American Association of School Administrators
1801 N. Moore St.
Arlington, VA 22209-1813
Phone: 703-528-0700 Fax: 703-841-1543
- American Evaluation Association (AEA), http://www.eval.org
The AEA is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. The AEA's mission is to improve evaluation practices and methods; increase evaluation use; promote evaluation as a profession; and support the contribution of evaluation to the generation of theory and knowledge about effective human action. AEA has approximately 3,000 members representing all 50 states in the US as well as over 50 foreign countries.
American Evaluation Association (AEA)
16 Sconticut Neck Rd #290
Fairhaven MA 02719
Phone/Fax 888-232-2275
Eastern Evaluation Research Society
103 Degroff Place
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
- American Public Works Association (APWA), http://www.apwa.net
The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 67 chapters throughout North America.
American Public Works Association Washington Office
1401 K Street, NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-408-9541 Fax: 202-408-9542
- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), http://www.asaenet.org
The American Society of Association Executives is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations and to supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them. Founded in 1920, ASAE now has 25,000 individual members who manage leading trade, professional, and philanthropic associations. ASAE represents approximately 10,000 associations serving more than 287 million people and companies worldwide and vendors that offer products and services to the association community.
American Society of Association Executives
1575 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-1103
Phone: 202-626-2723 Fax: 202-371-8825
- American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), http://www.aspanet.org
The mission of ASPA is to advance excellence in public service to strength the effectiveness, responsiveness and accountability of democratic governance. ASPA works to bridge the diverse perspectives, positions and specialties in public service; be a networking organization that facilitates contacts and supportive interactions; foster interest and pride in public service; be a dynamic learning organization responsive to a changing environment, provide quality programs and services that enhance the professional lives of those in public service; and promote responsible citizenship.
American Society for Public Administration
1120 G Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-393-7878
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), http://www.afpnet.org
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 26,000 members in 169 chapters throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
1101 King Street, Suite 700
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-0410 Fax: 703-684-0540
- Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), http://www.appam.org
The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) encourages excellence in research, teaching, and practice in the field of public policy analysis and management. APPAM operates through its annual fall and spring conferences, a newsletter, and the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM). APPAM's membership includes individual and institutional members, practitioners, scholars and students.
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Managementbr> 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-496-0130 Fax: 202-496-0134
- Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, http://www.arnova.org
The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) is an international, interdisciplinary membership organization. Our members include scholars and nonprofit leaders fostering the creation, application and dissemination of research on voluntary action, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy and civil society.
ARNOVA
550 West North St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3272
Phone: 317-684-2120 Fax: 317-684-2128
- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), http://www.astho.org
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is the national nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO's members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
1275 K Street NW Suite. 800
Washington, DC 20005-4006
Phone: (202) 371-9090 Fax: (202) 371-9797
- Association for Volunteer Administration, http://www.avaintl.org
The Association for Volunteer Administration, an international professional association, enhances the competence of its members and strengthens the profession of volunteer resources management.
Association for Volunteer Administration
P.O. Box 32092
Richmond, VA 23294-2092 USA
Phone: 804-346-2266 Fax: 804-346-3318
- Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA), http://www.compa.org
COMPA is a chapter program of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and is the only national entity devoted to providing professional development opportunities for America's racial minority public administrators. COMPA works to eliminate the institutional and social barriers to the professional development and employment of minority public administrators. Specific goals are to provide leadership in the elimination of discriminatory practices in the public sector; promote recruitment of minorities for leadership positions at all levels of government; provide a forum to promote, upgrade, and refine skills of minority administrators; and develop and maintain a roster of skilled minority professionals in public administration.
COMPA / ASPA
1120 G Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-393-7878
- Council on Foundations, http://www.cof.org
For fifty years the Council on Foundations has helped foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grantmaking activities. Through one-to-one technical assistance, research, publications, conferences and workshops, legal services, and a wide array of other services, the Council addresses the important issues and challenges that face foundations and corporate funders.
Council on Foundations
1828 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-466-6512
- Federal Managers Association, http://www.fedmanagers.org
FMA is the largest, oldest, and foremost Federal employee organization representing the interests of the more than 200,000 managers and supervisors in the Federal Government today. Eligibility for regular membership extends to persons responsible for or associated with the management and supervision of people, programs and resources. More than 170 facilities and installations have active chapters. At-large, associate, retiree and corporate memberships are also available.
Federal Managers Association
1641 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2818
Phone: 703-683-8700 Fax: 703-683-87
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), http://www.gfoa.org
GFOA is the professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada, and has served the public finance profession since 1906. The association's nearly 15,000 members are dedicated to the sound management of government financial resources.
Government Finance Officers Association
750 K St., N.W., Suite 350
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: 202-429-2750 Fax: 202-429-2755
- International City/County Management Association (ICMA), http://www.icma.org
The ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. Since 1914, ICMA has provided technical and management assistance, training, and information resources to its members and the local government community.
International City/County Management Association
777 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002-4201
Phone: 202-289-4262
- International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), http://www.ipma-hr.org
IPMA-HR represents the interests of over 5,000 human resource professionals at the Federal, State and Local levels of government. IPMA-HR provides information and assistance to public sector HR professionals in order to help them do their jobs better. Many public agencies have experienced layoffs and budget cuts, and our mission is to provide them with cost effective tools.
International Public Management Association for Human Resources
1617 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-549-7100 Fax: 703-684-0948
- Justice Research and Statistics Association, http://www.jrsa.org
The Justice Research and Statistics Association is a national nonprofit organization of directors, researchers, and practitioners throughout government, academia, and criminal justice organizations. JRSA provides a clearinghouse of current information on state criminal justice research, programs, and publications; training in the latest computer technologies for records management; reports on the latest research being conducted by Federal and State agencies; journal subscriptions; and discounts on conferences and training classes.
Justice Research and Statistics Association
777 N. Capitol St. NE, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-842-9330 Fax: 202-842-9329
- National Academy of Public Administration, http://www.napawash.org
The National Academy of Public Administration is dedicated to improving the performance of governance systems - the network of public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private companies that share in the implementation of public policy. As an independent, nonprofit organization chartered by Congress, the Academy responds to specific requests from public agencies and non-governmental organizations. The Academy also promotes discourse on emerging trends in governance through its Standing Panels and with external funding.
The National Academy of Public Administration
1100 New York Avenue, Northwest, Suite 1090 East
Washington, DC 20005-3934
Phone: 202-347-3190 Fax: 202-393-0993
- National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), http://www.nasbe.org
NASBE strives to be the principal organization for policymakers involved in the field of education. NASBE develops and provides information that anticipates critical issues formulated with active participation of state board members. NASBE promotes policy frameworks that are scholarly, student-focused, nonpartisan and adaptable to state-by-state implementation.
National Association of State Boards of Education
277 South Washington Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-4000 Fax: 703-836-2313
- National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW), http://www.nacw.org
NACW's Membership Network of over 270 commissions for women includes state, county and municipal commissions as well as commissions in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. NACW's mission it to serve as the national voice for state, county and local commissions for women; to develop, conduct and promote research and training; to facilitate communication and cooperation on issues affecting women and their families; and to provide support, technical assistance and expertise to impact public policy.
NACW
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 934
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-585-8101 Fax: 301-585-3445
- National Association of State Budget Officers, http://www.nasbo.org
The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) has served as the professional membership organization for state finance officers for over fifty years. NASBO is the instrument through which the states collectively advance state budget practices. The major functions of the organization consist of research, policy development, education, training, and technical assistance. These are achieved primarily through NASBO's publications, membership meetings, and training sessions. NASBO is an independent professional and educational association and is also an affiliate of the National Governors' Association.
National Association of State Budget Officers
Hall of the States Building - Suite 642
444 North Capitol Street NW
Washington, DC 20001-1511
Phone 202-624-5382 Fax 202-624-7745
- National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA), http://www.nasfa.net
NASFA membership is composed of facilities professionals from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. These professionals are responsible for the planning, development, operations and maintenance of state facilities, including hospitals, prisons, parks, and colleges and universities.
National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA)
2760 Research Park Drive
P.O. Box 11910
Lexington, KY 40578-1910
Phone: 859-244-8121 Fax: 859-244-8001
- National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), http://www.nasbe.org
NASBE strives to be the principal organization for policymakers involved in the field of education. NASBE develops and provides information that anticipates critical issues formulated with active participation of state board members. NASBE promotes policy frameworks that are scholarly, student-focused, nonpartisan and adaptable to state-by-state implementation:
National Association of State Boards of Education
277 South Washington Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-4000 Fax: 703-836-2313
- National Association of State Personnel Executives, http://www.naspe.net
NASPE is the recognized authority on state government human resource issues, trends, practices, and policies and serves as a leader and catalyst for the development of state human resources and is dedicated to enhancing the image of state public service. The association provides a forum for its members to share information on human resource issues and to influence those issues through the conduct of professional research and the participation in various regional and national committees, forums and meetings.
NASPE
2760 Research Park Drive
P.O. Box 11910
Lexington, KY 40578-1910
Phone: 859-244-8182 Fax: 859-244-8015
- National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA), http://www.ncna.org
The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) is a network of 37 state and regional associations of nonprofits representing more than 21,000 nonprofits throughout the country. NCNA was created in 1989 by eleven visionary leaders of state associations who understood that by combining their efforts, they could support and invigorate local nonprofits. NCNA serves as the eyes, ears and voice of the state associations, assuring that key national information is disseminated at the local level and local concerns are raised at the national level.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 870
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-962-0322 Fax: 202-962-0321
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), http://www.nfbpa.org
The mission of the NFBPA is to strengthen the position of Blacks within the field of public administration; to increase the number of Blacks appointed to executive positions in public service organizations; and to groom and prepare younger, aspiring administrators for senior public management posts in the years ahead. The NFBPA serves as a magnet organization for linking public, private and academic institutions into an effective network to support interdisciplinary communications, management innovation and professional development among Blacks choosing public service careers.
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
777 North Capitol Street, NE Suite 807
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-408-9300 Fax: 202-408-8558
- Professional Managers Association (PMA), http://www.ProManager.org
Formed in 1981 by IRS Managers, the Professional Managers Association is a national membership association representing the interests of professional managers, management officials and non-bargaining unit employees in the federal government. PMA's core belief is that more than 200,000 federal managers and management officials have ideas on management issues that should be brought to the attention of the Administration, Congress and the public. The mission of PMA is to promote leadership and management excellence within the federal service.
Professional Managers Association
P.O. Box 77235
Washington, D.C. 20013
Phone: 202-874-1508 Fax: 202-874-1739
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a national network of local leaders and organizations across the United States that support effective charitable giving. The Forum's network focuses on the philanthropy of the city, state, and multi-state areas of the U.S. and encompasses 28 regional associations of grantmakers. These regional associations collectively represent more than 4,000 grantmakers and others interested in philanthropy.
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-467-1120 Fax: 202-467-0055
- Society of Government Economists (SGE), http://www.sge-econ.org
The Society of Government Economists was formed in 1970, originally by a group of U.S. government economists concerned about the status of the economics profession within the federal service. Since then this private non-profit professional society has broadened its membership to include all those concerned with the applicability of economics to public policy issues. SGE is not affiliated with the federal government, and today nearly half of its members work outside the U.S. government.
Society of Government Economists (SGE)
10371 Painted Cup
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 1-877-743-3266
- Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, http://www.ynpn.org
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) promotes an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning, and development of young professionals. We engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
Holly Minch
Phone: 415-284-1420 x307
Email: hminch@spinproject.org
Urban Planning Associations
- American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), http://www.aapa-ports.org
Founded in 1912, the American Association of Port Authorities is a trade association which represents more than 150 public port authorities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. In addition, Association members include more than 300 sustaining and associate members -- firms and individuals with an interest in the seaports of the Western Hemisphere. AAPA is dedicated to serving deep draft public ports by enhancing port management professionalism, and advocating issues critical to public seaports.
American Association of Port Authorities
1010 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-5700 Fax: 703-684-6321
- American Planning Association, http://www.planning.org
American Planning Association (APA) is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
American Planning Association
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-431-9100 Fax: 312-431-9985 American Planning Association
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036-1904
Phone: 202-872-0611 Fax: 202-872-0643
- American Public Works Association, http://www.pubworks.org
The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.
American Public Works Association
Kansas City Missouri Office
2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64108-2641
Phone: (816) 472-6100 Fax: (816) 472-1610 American Public Works Association
Washington DC Office
1401 K Street, NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 408-9541 Fax: (202) 408-9542
- Association of Bicycle and Pedestrian Professionals (APBP), http://www.apbp.org
Founded in 1995, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals promotes excellence in the emerging professional discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation. Members include leaders in the engineering, planning, landscape architecture, safety and promotion fields who specialize in improving conditions for bicycling and walking. Members work for federal, state, regional and local government; consulting firms; non-profit organizations and the media. The association also welcomes academics, students and professional advocates who are committed to making bicycling and walking viable transportation options in the United States.
APBP
PO Box 23576
Washington, D.C. 20026
- Association of College Administration Professionals (ACAP), http://www.acap.org
The ACAP is the fastest growing association in Higher Education today. Since its founding in February of 1995, a total of 3,000 college administrators have signed up as members. The majority of ACAP's college administration members are the vice presidents of business, student services, or academic affairs. Other large numbers of members are controllers, directors of housing, physical plant, human resources, student activities, admissions, financial aid, security and safety, purchasing, college unions, food services, bookstores, auxiliary services, and many other college operations.
Association of College Administration Professionals
PO Box 1389
Staunton, VA 24402
Phone: 540-885-1873 Fax: 540-885-6133
AMPO is a nonprofit, membership organization established in 1994 to serve the needs and interests of "metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)" nationwide. AMPO offers itsmember MPOs technical assistance and training, conferences and workshops, frequent print and electronic communications, research, a forum for transportation policy development and coalition building, and a variety of other services. Full-membership in AMPO is open to all MPOs and an associate membership is available to all interested parties.
Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Suite 608
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-296-7051 Fax: 202-296-7054
The international Community Development Society (CDS), founded in 1969, is a professional association for community development practitioners and citizen leaders around the world. CDS members represent a variety of fields: education, health care, social services, government, utilities, economic development practitioners, citizen groups, and more.
CDS Administrative Offices
17 S. High St., Suite. 200
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-221-1900 x217 Fax: 614-221-1989
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that was founded in 1993. We work with architects, developers, planners, and others involved in the creation of cities and towns, teaching them how to implement the principles of the New Urbanism. These principles include coherent regional planning, walkable neighborhoods, and attractive, accommodating civic spaces. CNU has over 2,000 members throughout the United States and around the world. We sponsor annual conferences, known as Congresses, for the sharing and discussion of best practices in New Urbanism.
Congress for the New Urbanism
The Hearst Building
5 Third Street, Suite 725
San Francisco, CA 94103-3296
Phone: 415-495-2255 Fax: 415-495-1731
The Environmental Design Research Association is an international, interdisciplinary organization founded in 1968 by design professionals, social scientists, educators, facility managers and students. The purpose of EDRA is the advancement and dissemination of environmental design research, thereby improving understanding of the interrelationships between people, their built and natural surroundings, and helping to create environments responsive to human needs.
EDRA
Post Office Box 7146
Edmond, OK 73083-7146
Phone: 405-330-4863 Fax: 405-330-4150
- International City/County Management Association (ICMA), http://www.icma.org
The ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. Since 1914, ICMA has provided technical and management assistance, training, and information resources to its members and the local government community.
International City/County Management Association
777 North Capitol Street, NE
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002-4201
Phone: 202-289-4262
- International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), http://www.icomos.org
ICOMOS is an international non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. ICOMOS provides a forum for professional dialogue and a vehicle for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information on conservation principles, techniques, and policies.
US/ICOMOS
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW, Room 331
Washington, D.C. 20001
- International Downtown Association (IDA), http://www.ida-downtown.org
The International Downtown Association is a world leader and champion for vital and livable urban centers. Through its network of committed individuals, its rich body of knowledge, and its unique capacity to nurture community-building partnerships, IDA is a guiding force in creating healthy and dynamic centers that anchor the well being of towns, cities and regions throughout the world.
International Downtown Association
1250 H Street, NW 10th Floor
Washington D.C. USA 20005
Phone: 202-393-6801 Fax: 202-393-6869
In 2001, the Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) and the American Economic Development Council (AEDC) - the nation's largest economic development organizations - joined forces to become one: the International Economic Development Council. The IEDC is now the largest membership organization serving economic developers around the world. Our membership base consists of thousands of professionals with unparalleled expertise and collective influence, including: public agency professionals; utilities; non-profits; consultants; corporate development professionals; educational institutions.
IEDC
734 15th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-223-7800 Fax: 202-223-4745
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) provides training, information and representation for regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural America. The association, a public interest group founded in 1967, is the largest and leading advocate for a regional approach to community, economic and rural development and provides a network for its members to share ideas and innovations.
National Association of Development Organizations
400 North Capitol St., NW, Suite 390
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-624-7806 Fax: 202-624-8813
NAHB is the voice of America's housing industry, with a federation of more than 800 state and local builders associations. To achieve an overall mission of member satisfaction, NAHB concentrates on providing: balanced national legislative, regulatory and judicial public policy; public appreciation for the importance of housing and those who provide it; resources for industry information, education, research and technical expertise; improved business performance of its members and affiliates; effective management of staff, financial, and physical resources to satisfy the association's needs.
National Association of Home Builders
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 800-368-5242 Fax: 202-266-8559
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans-particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
630 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-289-3500 Fax: 202-289-8181
The National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (NALGEP) brings together local environmental officials to network and share information on innovative environmental practices, conduct environmental policy projects, promote environmental training and education, and communicate the view of local environmental officials on national environmental issues. NALGEP is the premier national organization representing city and county environmental managers responsible for environmental compliance and the development and implementation of local environmental policy. NALGEP offers its members numerous opportunities to interact and benefit from each other's experience and expertise.
NALGEP
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Second Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-638-6254 Fax: 202-393-2866
The National Association of Regional Councils is the preeminent alliance for fostering regional cooperation and building regional communities. NARC advocates for regional approaches with federal and state governments; provide training and technical assistance on the latest regional developments; and conduct research on timely regional topics. For more than three decades, NARC has represented multi-purpose regional councils of government that assist community leaders and citizens in developing common strategies for addressing cross-cutting transportation, economic development, air and water quality, social equity, growth, and other challenges. Today, NARC welcomes membership from other public, private, academic, nonprofit, and civic regional organizations and interests as we work to engage the regional community in achieving regional excellence.
National Association of Regional Councils
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: 202-986-1032 Fax: 202-986-1038
The National Association of State Development Agencies (NASDA) is a membership organization that focuses on state economic development agencies and issues. It's core members are state economic development directors and the key managers in their agencies. NASDA welcomes and can accommodate a wide range of public and private officials involved in economic development and has numerous special publications, workshops and other programs that address issues of concern to these various audiences.
NASDA Headquarters:
12884 Harbor Drive
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Phone: 703-490-6777
DC Address:
750 First Street, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: 202-408-7014
The purpose of the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) is to strengthen the effectiveness of town and township government. NATaT does this by educating lawmakers and public policy officials about how small town governments operate and by advocating policies on their behalf in Washington, D.C.
National Association of Towns and Townships
444 N. Capitol Street, NW, Suite 397
Washington, DC 20001-1202
Phone: 202-624-3550 Fax: 202-624-3554
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the National Civic League (NCL) is a 109-year-old non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions. NCL accomplishes its mission through technical assistance, training, publishing, research, and the All-America City Awards, the nation's oldest and most prestigious community recognition program.
Denver (National Headquarters)
National Civic League
1445 Market St. Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-571-4343 Fax: 303-571-4404
Washington, D.C.
National Civic League
1319 F Street, NW Suite 204
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-783-2961 Fax: 202-347-2161
NCDA is a national nonprofit organization comprised of more than 550 local governments across the country that administer federally-supported community and economic development, housing and human service programs, including programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. Since 1968, NCDA has been at the forefront in securing effective and responsive housing and community development programs for local governments. The Association provides timely, direct information and technical support to its members on federal housing and community development programs.
National Community Development Association
522 21st St., NW, #120
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-293-7587 Fax: 202-887-5546
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance. Working in partnership with 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a national resource to and an advocate for the more than 18,000 cities, villages, and towns it represents. The unique partnership among NLC, the 49 state municipal leagues, and the elected leaders of the 1,700 member cities and 18,000 state league cities provides a powerful network for information sharing and for speaking on behalf of America's cities in Washington, D.C. and all state capitols.
The National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-626-3000 Fax: 202-626-3043
The Planners Network is an association of professionals, activists, academics, and students involved in physical, social, economic, and environmental planning in urban and rural areas, who promote fundamental change in our political and economic systems. The Planners Network seeks to be an effective political and social force, working with other progressive organizations to inform public opinion and public policy and to provide assistance to those seeking to understand, control, and change the forces which affect their lives.
Planners Network
c/o Pratt GCPE
379 DeKalb Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Founded in 1979, PHADA represents the professional administrators of approximately 1,900 housing authorities from all over the United States. PHADA works closely with Members of Congress in efforts to develop sensible and effective public housing statutes, and obtain adequate funding for low-income housing programs. The association also serves as an advocate before the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on a variety of regulations governing public housing nationwide.
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association
511 Capitol Court, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4937
Phone: 202-546-5445 Fax: 202-546-2280 or 202-543-4381
Since 1922, RPA has worked to improve the quality of life in the 31-county New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan area by creating long-term comprehensive plans and promoting their implementation across political boundaries. RPA recommends policy initiatives and physical and human infrastructure investments and involves the public in considering and shaping its future. RPA takes positions on major current public policy issues and works constructively and cooperatively on a non-partisan basis with public and private sector interests to advance its agenda.
Regional Plan Association (RPA)
4 Irving Place, 7th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-253-2727 Fax: 212-253-5666
In 1996, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined with several non-profit and government organizations to form the Smart Growth Network (SGN). The Network was formed in response to increasing community concerns about the need for new ways to grow that boost the economy, protect the environment, and enhance community vitality. The Network's partners include environmental groups, historic preservation organizations, professional organizations, developers, real estate interests; local and state government entities. The SGN is a forum for: raising public awareness of how growth can improve community quality of life; promoting smart growth best practices; developing and sharing information, innovative policies, tools and ideas; cultivating strategies to address barriers to and advance opportunities for smart growth.
Smart Growth Network
c/o International City/County Management Association
777 North Capitol Street, NE Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-962-3623
The Urban Affairs Association is the international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public service providers. UAA exists to encourage the dissemination of information about urbanism and urb |
