National Association Of Chronic Disease Directors (nacdd)

What National Association Of Chronic Disease Directors (nacdd) does

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a private nonprofit professional association headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia that unites 7,000+ chronic disease professionals working across U.S. state, tribal, and territorial health departments, nonprofits, academia, and private industry. The organization administers over 100 CDC-funded public health projects spanning arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes, lupus, oral health, and healthy aging, and reports reaching 260 million Americans through its program collaboration. NACDD generates approximately $40 million in annual program revenue, primarily through CDC cooperative agreements, with secondary income from membership dues, event registrations (Chronic Disease Academy), and donations.

NACDD's product portfolio centers on a member portal (members.chronicdisease.org), disease-specific program sites (e.g., Action on Arthritis, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes), the MENDS Chronic Disease Data Dashboard co-developed with NORC at the University of Chicago using EHR-based analytics, the Healthy Aging Healthy Brain Resource Hub, a Success Stories Database, and an Online Learning Center for professional development. The underlying technology is conventional web-based content, membership, and analytics infrastructure rather than proprietary AI/ML systems; advanced analytics capability is delivered through the NORC partnership. The go-to-market is membership-based and sales-led, targeting chronic disease directors and program staff at state health departments through direct engagement, training events, peer networking, and CDC-funded cooperative agreements. Geographic scope is single-country (United States), with active programs reaching all 50 states, tribal nations, and U.S. territories.

Name

National Association Of Chronic Disease Directors (nacdd)

Legal name

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

Website

https://chronicdisease.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NACDD is a U.S. nonprofit membership association uniting 7,000+ chronic disease professionals across state, tribal, and territorial health departments to deliver CDC-funded prevention programs spanning arthritis, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chronic Disease & NCD Program Evaluation (e.g., diabetes/CVD/cancer) (HLAJANAG)

Keywords

• Chronic disease prevention
• Public health association
• Professional development
• Disease surveillance
• Health policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunwoody

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Cooperative Agreements: NACDD receives significant funding through CDC cooperative agreements to support chronic disease prevention programs including arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular health, cancer, asthma, lupus, oral health, and other focus areas.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for chronic disease professionals at state, tribal, and territorial health departments, nonprofits, and academic institutions.
3. Event and Training Registrations: Revenue from Chronic Disease Academy registrations (General Member: Free, Associate Member: $300, Non-Member: $450, Student: $100) and professional development programs.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting chronic disease prevention mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NACDD is a nonprofit professional membership association that unites chronic disease directors and program staff at U.S. state, tribal, and territorial health departments to advance chronic disease prevention and control. It delivers its core offering through an online member community, professional development programs (including the annual Chronic Disease Academy), technical assistance on disease-specific initiatives (arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes, lupus, oral health, asthma), peer-to-peer networking, advocacy support, and evidence-based resource libraries reaching 7,000+ members and 260 million Americans.

Product overview

NACDD operates a comprehensive suite of digital products and services centered on chronic disease prevention and public health. The core offering includes an online member community portal providing access to resources, training, and networking; a Success Stories Database for documenting evidence-based programs; and the Healthy Aging, Healthy Brain Resource Hub for brain health resources. Key specialized products include the MENDS Data Dashboard for disease surveillance, the Action on Arthritis portal, and the annual Chronic Disease Academy for professional development. The organization manages disease-specific programs (Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Lupus, Oral Health) and health promotion initiatives (Walkability, School Health, Tobacco Prevention). The product architecture is a unified platform with interconnected sub-sites and specialized portals addressing different focus areas, all serving state, tribal, and territorial health departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Action on Arthritis: Distributed approach for arthritis training and technical assistance including content-specific webinars, open office hours, workgroup meetings, recipient meetings, one-on-one support, and resource development.
• Center for Public Health Leadership (CPHL)
• Healthy Aging, Healthy Brain Resource Hub
• MENDS (Multi-State-EHR-Based Network for Disease Surveillance)
• Chronic Disease Academy

Products and services

• Chronic Disease Academy Annual virtual professional development event featuring peer-to-peer learning, interactive workshops, networking sessions, and poster presentations to advance chronic disease prevention efforts. Registration tiers: General Member (Free for state/territorial health department staff), Associate Member ($300 for universities, non-profits, and federal/local health agencies), Non-Member ($450), Student ($100 with ID).
• MENDS Chronic Disease Data Dashboard

Quantifiable outcome

• 260 million Americans reached through project collaboration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NORC at the University of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026NACDD partnered with NORC to develop the MENDS Chronic Disease Data Dashboard, which uses advanced analytics with electronic health record (EHR) data to estimate chronic disease prevalence at national, state, and local levels. The dashboard presents weighted and modeled estimates alongside community characteristics to support timely chronic disease surveillance.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC provides primary funding through cooperative agreements for NACDD's chronic disease prevention programs including arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular health, cancer, asthma, healthy aging, and other focus areas. NACDD serves as a key implementation partner for CDC public health initiatives.
• Mental Health America (MHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in a CDC initiative to support school communities in developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that support student and staff social, emotional, and mental health.
• Child TrendsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with NACDD and MHA in CDC initiative for school communities mental health support programs.
• Medscape EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACDD partnered with CDC and Medscape to develop an online clinical assessment focused on arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions for healthcare providers.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership through the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) to develop and implement the national public health strategy for brain health. Partners on BOLD Public Health Program Awards and HBI Road Map implementation.
• NYU School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia, working with NACDD and CDC to improve dementia detection through public health approaches.
• University of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving, providing resources and support for caregivers of persons living with dementia.
• Us Against Alzheimer'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner addressing brain health as a public health issue through advocacy and awareness initiatives.
• National Alliance for CaregivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting dementia caregivers through resources and advocacy efforts.
• The Administration on Aging (ACL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner supporting brain health and aging initiatives through policy and programs.
• International Association for Indigenous AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner addressing brain health and caregiving in Indian Country and tribal communities.
• Dementia Friendly AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-sector initiative supporting communities to become more dementia-friendly through education and resources.
• Eastern Market (Detroit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern Market leads the Fresh Rx Network, bringing together healthcare and local food systems to foster innovative relationships for a sustainable healthy food system in Detroit. Partners with state health departments on fruit and vegetable prescription programs.
• GenesisHOPEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based agency working as part of the Fresh Rx Network to provide nutrition consultations and program facilitation for chronic disease prevention.
• Michigan Community Health Worker AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrains community health workers who serve as facilitators for evidence-based programs including the Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program.
• Penn State Project ECHOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pennsylvania Cancer Control Program to develop the first Cancer Clinical Trials Project ECHO program using hub-and-spoke tele-mentoring model to increase provider knowledge and reduce disparities in clinical trial access.
• Pennsylvania Cancer CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished the Cancer Clinical Trials Collaborative (PCC-CCTC) to expand clinical trial access and participation. Partners with state cancer control program on environmental scans and Project ECHO initiatives.
• Maven Collective ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner working with the Native Diabetes Prevention Network (NDPN) to host Tribal Umbrella Hub Arrangement Gatherings for diabetes prevention in Indian Country.
• Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure Program RecipientscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACDD supports BOLD recipients across the country to strengthen community-clinical linkages that support those living with dementia and their caregivers. Hosts BOLD Learning Action Institutes for program implementation.
• Osteoarthritis Action AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing resources on arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs) to support arthritis management and physical activity promotion.
• Arthritis FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Walk With Ease program and other arthritis-appropriate evidence-based interventions. Provides helpline for referrals to AAEBIs.
• Prevention Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with NACDD to host Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) training courses for public health practitioners from state and local health departments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• American Heart Association: Large disease-specific nonprofit addressing cardiovascular health — one of NACDD's core CDC-funded verticals. Comparable mission overlap on cardiovascular prevention but operates at much greater scale and with a much broader fundraising apparatus than NACDD.
• Alzheimer's Association: Disease-specific nonprofit partnered with NACDD on the Healthy Brain Initiative and BOLD Infrastructure Program. Comparable as a strategic partner in NACDD's healthy aging portfolio and a peer in chronic disease public health strategy.
• American Diabetes Association: Disease-specific nonprofit addressing diabetes prevention and management — another of NACDD's CDC-funded program areas (including Native Diabetes Prevention Network). Comparable mission and member audiences on the diabetes vertical specifically.

Direct peers

• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE): Membership association focused on health education and public health workforce development. Comparable as a peer-led professional society offering training, certifications, and continuing education similar to NACDD's Chronic Disease Academy and Center for Public Health Leadership.
• CDC Foundation: Congressionally-chartered nonprofit that partners with CDC to extend public health programs. Closely comparable given NACDD's parallel role as a CDC-funded implementation intermediary running 100+ cooperative agreement projects.
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO): Membership association representing state and territorial public health agency leaders. Directly comparable as a membership-driven nonprofit that interfaces between CDC and state health officials on cross-cutting public health issues, with overlapping member segments to NACDD's chronic disease director audience.
• Trust for America's Health: Nonprofit focused on public health policy, advocacy, and disease prevention. Comparable as a chronic disease prevention advocacy organization with federal appropriations focus and overlapping grantee/funder relationships with NACDD.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): Membership association for local public health officials. Operates an analogous model — dues, federal grants, peer training, advocacy — serving the local-level complement to NACDD's state/territorial chronic disease focus.
• Public Health Foundation: Nonprofit that delivers training, technical assistance, and performance improvement resources to health departments. Directly comparable in its mission to build public health workforce capacity — a parallel track to NACDD's Center for Public Health Leadership and Evidence-Based Public Health training.

Broad incumbents

• American Public Health Association (APHA): Larger, broader-scope public health professional association with membership, advocacy, conferences, and publications. Comparable model but operates across the full public health domain rather than specializing in chronic disease prevention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChronicDiseaseDirectors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nacdd

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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