What We Do

Since 1989, the NARCDC has been successful in helping RC&D Councils address community needs like job creation, food insecurity, utility access, housing access, agriculture education, technology access, and clean energy.

 

 

 

 

We help our members by offering or connecting them to:

Legislative Information

We provide press releases, fact sheets, and updated information on current events, legislation, and funding issues that affect RC&D Councils. We are the voice of RC&D Councils in Washington, D.C., and we will work to ensure their voice is heard.

Grants

We connect members to grant opportunities via grant searching tools. We also obtain and manage grants for our Members. Occasionally, we request proposals for available grants; please see our Funding Opportunities page for current request for proposals. 

Training Programs

We host a variety of training opportunities. These programs vary and are sometimes offered for a limited time or are available only to members. We notify email subscribers of new training opportunities as soon as they become available, so make sure to connect with us!

Past training programs have included:

  • Director’s Training – non-profit management
  • Two Cents Worth – Fiduciary Responsibilities of a Board for Project Planning and Administration
  • Achieving a Sense of Community – Volunteer Outreach
  • Building a Sustainable Non-profit Organization
  • Managing External Communications: Use It or Lose It
  • Managing Contracts – The Basics: Know Your Rights and Risks
  • Hiring 101 for Non-profit Organizations
Additional Resources

We provide an array of additional resources for both members and nonmembers. On our Resource Library, you’ll find helpful tools such as the Executive Director’s Guidebook, a guidebook geared toward’s helping new directors be successful in their first 90 days on the job. You’ll also find the Youth Engagement Toolkit, a resource developed to help you engage youth in your community in conservation leadership. In addition, we host a variety of webinars including peer-to-peer learning opportunities, networking events, and more.