The Community Development Network is an association of nonprofit community development organizations in Multnomah County located in Portland, Oregon.

CDN strives to strengthen nonprofit community development organizations and to provide a collective voice for healthy, diverse communities.

Since 1995, CDN has enriched the effectiveness of member organizations and increased public awareness of the need for an adequate stock of affordable housing.

• We enable information sharing, peer interaction, and networking
• We research and develop industry standards and best practices
• We analyze local and regional housing issues and programs
• We educate the public and key decision makers about the needs of low income people, the value of community development work, and the accomplishment of our members
• We advocate for changes in public policy and funding allocation to better address the needs of low-income people
• We facilitates participation in state and local government housing and community development related processes

CDN Voting Members create and manage affordable housing, facilitate homeownership, promote neighborhood improvement, produce jobs, and provide opportunities for economic self-sufficiency for residents and communities in the City of Portland and Multnomah County. Most of the households served by our members have incomes at or below 50% of the area medium income. Voting membership is open to community development corporations (CDCs) and other nonprofit affordable housing development service and technical assistance organizations that meet criteria established by CDN's board.

Affiliate Members include financial institutions, government agencies, social service providers, advocacy groups, educational institutions, for-profit businesses, and interested individuals. The community-based support provided by our Affiliate Members heightens our effectiveness enormously. If you would like more information and a membership application, please call the CDN office at 503-335-9884 or email us.

Financial support comes from membership dues, foundation grants, government funding and donations from businesses and individuals.

CDN is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization with 501(c)(3) status. Membership dues and donations are tax-deductible.

Funding to support the work of the Community Development Network is currently provided by direct grant from:

• the City of Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development
• Enterprise Community Partners
• US Bank
• Washington Mutual Foundation
• CDN Members

The CDN Board of Directors is made up of five to fifteen designated representatives of Voting Member Organizations. Currently on our Board of Directors are: