OUR EXPERTISE
COMMUNITY STRATEGIES GROUP
Since 1985, the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group (Aspen CSG) has been committed to equitable rural prosperity. We work towards a future where communities and Native nations across the rural United States are healthy places where each and every person belongs, lives with dignity, and thrives.
OUR Work
Thrive Rural
Rural Equity, Opportunity, Health, and Prosperity
We work towards a future where communities and Native nations across the rural United States are healthy places where each and every person belongs, lives with dignity, and thrives.
Regional and Rural Development
Advancing the principles and practices of regional wealth-building as the means to better economic development policy and practice in the United States.
Community Development Philanthropy
Building the number and capacity of community and region-focused foundations that are taking leadership on – and making a significant difference in – improving the economy and livelihoods in their places.
Whole Family Prosperity
Building the capacity of practitioners and policymakers to help families on the economic margins earn more, keep more of what they earn, and grow what they keep into assets for themselves and their communities.
What’s New at Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group?
Essential Definitions for Rural Development
A comprehensive glossary of key terms and concepts frequently used in rural development.
What We Learned: Rural Narrative Change
Aspen CSG’s current thinking, related resources, and upcoming opportunities to help advance rural narrative change.
The Myth of the “Rural-Urban Divide”
Thriving regions are built on urban and rural communities’ shared, interconnected, and interdependent success.
Recent and Upcoming Events
The Future of Rural Development Hubs
Mar. 4th, 2025, 9AM
This invite-only learning & action event is grounded in Aspen CSG’s Rural Development Hubs model.
Exploring Migration and Displacement in Rural Communities
Sep. 10th, 2024, 3PM
Join this informal Zoom discussion on what will it take for rural communities to balance new residents, retain longtime residents and cultural traditions, and develop more equitable local economies.
Rural Partnership Program: Addressing Capacity Needs in Rural America
Jun. 24th, 2024, 3PM
Attend this virtual information session to learn how the Farm Bill can strengthen rural capacity and expertise to pursue locally-led solutions.
The Power of Rural Collaboration and Coalition Building
Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
Learn about capacity development, collaboration, and coalition building within rural development.
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