Community Development

The Community Development Educator programs in a number of priority areas in Washington County. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, the Community Development Educator works with local government, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses and community leaders to enhance local decision-making and help communities respond to new challenges and opportunities. These priorities change as local needs change. As facilitators, Community Development Educators work in partnership with local people and organizations to meet identified local needs.

Click on the following links to learn more about Community Development in Washington County.

2017 Washington County Nonprofits and the Economy Survey

A Nonprofit Coalition that includes UW-Extension, UW-Washington County, United Way of Washington County, and the Volunteer Center of Washington County surveyed area nonprofits to measure the fiscal health of the nonprofit community, identify nonprofit educational needs, and measure the longer-term outcomes of the educational workshops hosted by the Nonprofit Coalition. Results of this survey can be found in the report Nonprofits & the Economy Research Project: 2017 Survey Results.

Prior Survey Reports

2015 Nonprofits and the Economy Survey Report
2012 Nonprofits and the Economy Survey Report

Community Development Annual Accomplishment Reports

2019 Accomplishment Report
2018 Accomplishment Report
2017 Accomplishment Report
2016 Accomplishment Report
2015 Accomplishment Report
2014 Accomplishment Report
2013 Accomplishment Report
2012 Accomplishment Report
2011 Accomplishment Report
2010 Accomplishment Report
2009 Accomplishment Report
2008 Accomplishment Report