Why Your RC&D Council Should Be a Member of the NARC&DC
We understand that every dollar is precious in these trying times of shrinking budgets and limited charitable contributions. But renewing your membership is one of the best investments you can make: all your dues money comes back to you several times over in the form of helpful services.
Your dues provide the resources needed by the NARC&DC to help Councils overcome challenges and pursue opportunities. Here’s what we’re doing to help Councils be the best they can be:
National advocacy for RC&D Councils:
- Congressional funding
- additional funding for Councils: federal government, national foundations
- 2012 Farm Bill
- National promotion - increasing public knowledge
Services to our member RC&D Councils
- Grant-related: GrantStation Pro Membership, GrantStation Insider, grant research services, mini-grants
- Training and education: live training, consultation services, National RC&D Conference
- Publications and mailings: resources for RC&D Council projects and activities; information on community development, water resource protection, alternative energy, etc.
New services in 2012
- National marketing packets you can customize for your RC&D Council
- Live web-based training on a variety of topics
- Enhanced, low-cost teleconferencing services
- A “members only” section on the NARC&DC’s website that will include helpful resources
- Discounts on products, services, and conference registrations
Finally, membership enables you to participate in the national RC&D community through the NARC&DC annual awards program, Hall of Fame, and the Circle of Diamonds. These programs bring RC&D Councils, state and regional associations, and the NARC&DC together to recognize the great achievements of our outstanding members and celebrate our shared commitment to advancing our collective mission.
Thank you for your support!