HOME

ACDN is a network of career development nonprofits offering interview clothes and skills training for women and men seeking work and economic independence.

Join a community of like-minded
career development nonprofits.

See all the benefits →

Join us October 18-20, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA

Our Members Say It Best

View Testimonials.

ACDN Membership Benefits

An Executive Director shares "being a member of ACDN maximizes her organization’s mission impact." See other benefits of membership with ACDN →

ACDN Member Highlight

WHW, Santa Ana, California - ACDN member since 2001. Learn more about WHW and all ACDN locations →

Join these partners in making a national impact

Individuals can make a big difference too. →

New Membership Structure

Membership is accessible to organizations of any size.

2018 Smart and Sexy@ Day

ACDN members hosted events in March aimed at helping women prepare for employment.

Shop to Support Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits

The Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits (ACDN) is a network of grassroots organizations that serve women and men who seek to join or reenter the workforce. We believe anyone who wants a job, should get one.

OCTOBER 18-20

Save-the-Date for the 2018 National Conference & 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Events that inspire women to feel assured, confident and, most of all, employable.

Learn more →

Our members are serving clients across the nation.

See all our locations →

Partner with us to support agencies serving thousands of people looking for employment.

Learn more about donating →

Current happenings at ACDN

Featured

acdnonline

2018 National Smart & Sexy© Day Highlights

acdnonline

Ariela Balk, CEO & Founder, Smart & Sexy

Smart & Sexy Day 2018

Ariela Balk, CEO & Founder, Smart & Sexy

acdnonline

[ACDN Interview Feature] Connie Golds, Executive Director, Desert Best Friend's Closet

acdnonline

[ACDN Interview Feature] Kathy Warner, President, First Impression, Inc.

acdnonline

Gineyda Diaz, Operations Director, Bottomless Closet (New York, NY) & ACDN Board Member

National Thrift Store Day: Shopping gives you endorphins

Gineyda Diaz, Operations Director, Bottomless Closet (New York, NY) & ACDN Board Member

acdnonline

[ACDN Interview Feature] Shanna Moody, Founder and Executive Director, Shining Success

acdnonline

[ACDN Interview Feature] Sharan McPadden, Co-Founder, Suit Yourself, Inc.

acdnonline

Shanna Moody, Executive Director, A Shining Success

Do...Be...Acheive

Shanna Moody, Executive Director, A Shining Success

It’s clear by watching our clients how their experience with us affects their confidence and there are fast, visible signs that they feel better about themselves. Katie made it clear to me just how we affect the rest of the family as well.

Shanna Moody, Executive Director, A Shining Success