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Become an ISD Partner
The individuals, companies, organizations and community leaders that work with the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) are change agents - focused on strengthening the natural grit and determination that undergirds communities across the United States. ISD's Partner program creates customized opportunities for volunteer engagement, thought leadership, and the ability to form high level community stakeholder relationships.
If you are dissatisfied with the status quo when it comes to hazard mitigation, adaptation, preparedness, housing, small business and community economic development, or other issues that put people in harm's way, and have innovated new products, services, strategies or other solutions, we urge you to get involved.
We can't afford to have millions of people displaced or lose billions of dollars every year the way that we have been doing. If you are a change agent, partner with ISD!
About the Program
The Partnership Program works on multiple levels.
At the community level, ISD works with government agencies, business support organizations to promote community resilience networks, information sharing systems, planning and preparedness, exercises and other vehicles to promote communication, coordination and collaboration.
At the regional and state level, ISD facilitates workshops, assists with multi-jurisdictional coordination, and provides benchmarking and best practices insights.
At the national level, partners have opportunities to work with ISD on important thought leadership issues, expert assistance, podcasts, webinars, the Awards program. We also recognize and acknowledge product offers for disaster recoveries.
What's Included?
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Access to Four Major ISD Gatherings
Participate in key meetings with ISD’s team of experts and executive advisors throughout the year to discuss critical issues facing our communities.
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Participation in ISD's Policy Working Meetings
Government reforms of how international development, community economic development, and disaster management are currently being decided. Engage in ISD’s unique workshops and policy discussions regarding hazard mitigation, insurance, critical infrastructure, housing, small business, and related issues.
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Access to ISD's Community Resilience Leadership Awards
Join Us on January 21, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC for our recognition of small, medium, and large communities that inspired us with their resilience, grit, and determination in 2025.
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Join Us for the May 2026 Community Continuity Conference
Hear from ISD’s roster of experts as they share their strategic assessments of emerging trends, forecasts, and opportunities in the fields of development and disaster recovery.
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Recognition
Logo placement on ISD website and signage at appropriate events.