Program areas at RDI
Resilient Rural economies - services that move communities and regions to action and implement innovative strategies to build community wealth, jobs, and prosperity. Rdi's Rural economic services help teams of local community leaders understand their economic situation, and appreciate and build upon their natural, economic, and cultural assets and opportunities. Our work results in stronger local efforts and support systems, small business successes, and resilient place-based strategies that address inequities in economic benefit and opportunity.
Inclusive Rural policy & equitable resources - services that aspire to close the Rural resource gap and reach political equity. Rdi's policy and resource work educates, activates, and supports Rural community leaders and networks to affect systems change. Our policy work results in a representative pipeline of Rural leaders who are participating in governance and policies at local, state, and national levels and strengthened networks of Rural leaders across our region and the nation. Our funding specific work results in increased funding for community priorities, more local people skilled at fund Development, and increased Rural funding sources and investments.
Collective Rural leadership - services that provide capacity-building and educational activities for individuals in Rural communities. Rdi's community leadership efforts increase the diversity and number of local people actively involved, connected, and effecting change to benefit Rural communities. Our work results in engaged and skilled local leaders who are better prepared to work together and across differences, address complex challenges, and build community.