Online Membership Application

As a member of MEDC, you are part of one of the country’s most reputable advocacy organizations that concentrates its efforts in providing opportunities that will enhance a member’s personal growth and professional career.

MEDC helps leaders lead.

  • MEDC strengthens the leadership capabilities of upper level managers and directors of color by providing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as education around issues affecting communities of color.
  • It takes a strong leader to bring about lasting change. MEDC cultivates and supports leaders of color at all levels so they have the skills and knowledge they need to keep their organizations strong and stable.
  • People thrive under good leadership. We empower leaders of color through direct political and advocacy actions that help them be more effective leaders.
  • MEDC fosters collaboration and cooperation among its broad-based membership, and builds bridges across racial and ethnic divides to achieve economic, political, racial and social justice for people of color.

Membership Criteria

A member in good standing must:

  • Complete an application for membership and pay annual dues as established by the Board of Directors and adopted by the membership.
  • Identify as a person of color and support the nonprofit and community-based sector of human services, health, housing, education or community economic development.
  • Have a demonstrated commitment to MEDC’s mission, values, and goals.
  • Attend and actively participate in regular MEDC membership and/or standing committee meetings. Members may also represent MEDC on external committees, boards, commissions, task forces, coalitions or other entities in the community.

To begin our application process, please fill out the form below.




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