Mission Statement
Founded in 2020, the Black Community Developers Group was formed as a national coalition of Black-led Community Development Organizations. We exist to address the lack of reparative investments in Black communities, advocate for equity in lending and grant funding, empower black leaders through capacity building and mentorship, and network to strengthen access to resources creating power in numbers.
Vision Statement
BCDG envisions being the community development sector’s leading network of black leaders, affiliates and partners in building culturally rich black communities rooted in identity, empowerment, and excellence where families can thrive, advance, and improve.
Core Values
Collaboration
Working, thinking, and creating opportunities together through shared resources.
Community
Fostering a sense of pride, ownership, and transformation.
Leadership
Driving change and increasing organizational capacity through mentorship and professional growth.
Solidarity
Advocating and unifying to addresss systemic racism, social injustices, and economic inequities in black communities.
Forward-Thinking
Thought leading and trailblazing to increase black homeownership, generational wealth, and alleviating disinvestments from our community.
