SID-United States

Get involved as a Workgroup or Network Associate

Build your communication skills, gain exposure to a diverse network, and support our programming as a Workgroup or Network Associate. Learn more here.

#SIDUSConference: Thank you for joining us!

Thank you for joining us at this year's Conference - Power Shift: Defining the Next Decade of Development. Let us know what you thought through our short survey.

We've Changed our Name!

Watch our short video to hear from our members and partners on what the new name means to them.

SID-US Signs Memorandum of Understanding with USAID

Public Virtual Event: Grow Your Work with USAID: Local Partner Workshop and Pitch Day, June 22

Check out the photos from the 2023 Annual Conference!

Who We Are

SID-United States is a membership-driven knowledge organization bringing together people from diverse organizations, disciplines, and career stages in a neutral, independent forum -- a "global town square.” This unique space cuts across all sectors of development covering humanitarian, stabilization, transition and long-term development.

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Upcoming Events

As a “town square” for the global development community, we pursue our mission through regional and functional workgroups, monthly chapter events, and special programs. We also hold annual flagship events, including a major Conference on trends and issues in international development, a nationally recognized Career Fair for entry-level and mid-level professionals, and an Annual Dinner that celebrates standout achievements in our field and brings together thought leaders to address our community directly.

Jun 22

Public Event (Virtual)

Jun 22

Public Event (Virtual)

Grow Your Work with USAID: Local Partner Workshop and Pitch Day

Jun 27

Public Event (Hybrid)

LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Solutions Summit

Hosted by Inclusive Development Workgroup

Become a Member

Institutional Membership

If you're an organization, learn more about institutional member benefits, including free membership for your staff.

Individual Membership

If you're an individual interested in joining SID-Washington's 800 individual members, learn more about the benefits here.

Workgroups

Each Workgroup convenes on a regular basis under the leadership of experienced development practitioners, for discussions about development challenges and to share best practices and innovations with a professional community of practice. In addition to the substantive professional discussions and material you will gain from these Workgroup sessions, you will also have ample opportunity to engage with practitioners around your area of expertise.

Food Security & Agriculture Workgroup

The SID-US Food Security and Agriculture Workgroup is a group of individuals actively engaged and informed on the agriculture sector. With events ranging from industry led value chain coalitions to the challenges of feeding a city, this workgroup aims to inform on the logistics and practices of food as well as the opportunities in agricultural development.

Development Finance Workgroup

The SID-US Development Finance Workgroup is a group of individuals actively engaged in finance architecture and the monetary tools of development. With events ranging from the involvement of international lending to the relevance and strength of microfinance, this workgroup aims to inform and educate on any and all development issues that relate to finance.

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Testimonal

Mark Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, Tetra Tech International Development Services, Tetra Tech

“As a long-time member of SID-US, Tetra Tech greatly benefits from the convening power of SID-US’s events and workgroups, which continue to propel the development community forward in working collaboratively to identify and scale solutions to solve some of the most complex challenges around the world today.”

David Alt, Director of Institutional Donor Engagement and Advancement, Catholic Relief Services

“CRS has been connected to key USG officials, such as the Inspector General of USAID and Mission Directors, thanks to SID-US’s events. These opportunities for engagement are valuable to the agency and are centered around important topics that impacts our day-to-day work and helps tackle global issues.”

Bobby Jefferson, Global Head, Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusion, DAI

"SID-US is a unique and enriching venue because it bridges so many of the divisions that too often separate us: small and large organizations, entry-level and senior staff, government and private sector, for-profit and nonprofit. As development practitioners, we all benefit from coming together under the SID umbrella."

Chris Watson, Business Development Manager, Premise Data

"SID-US has a really diverse membership base. As a result, they're able to support events that vary in terms of both their functional focus and the career level of the audience. This means there is always something going on that interests me and adds value to my career."

Tessie San Martin, CEO, FHI 360

"SID-US is the only entity in Washington that regularly brings together the full spectrum of the international development community: from INGOs, to international development companies, other corporates active in our space, embassies, the USG and other bilateral donor countries. The result are SID-US events that produce particularly rich discourse - unparalleled in other forums. SID-US is essential to our community."

MEMBERS' EVENTS

May 25, 2023

Training Resource Group: Facilitator Training Program - Facilitating Hybrid Meetings

The Hybrid Meeting FTP takes place partially in-person and partially virtually and helps you hone your design and facilitation skills for an environment with both

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May 4, 2023

BAO Systems: Impact First Summit

Impact First brings together iNGOs, international agencies, governments, and the private sector to engage in two days of learning, collaboration, and showcasing t

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April 27, 2023

aidTrain: Applying USAID, CDC, and State Department Regulations

Time & Location

Apr 27, 9:00 AM EDT – Apr 28, 5:00 PM EDT

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