Important Update from CCDA

The California Career Development Association (CCDA) is currently in a temporary dormant period while the organization addresses leadership transition, organizational sustainability, and California nonprofit compliance matters.

During this time:

• Membership renewals are temporarily paused.
• Conferences, CEU programming, and other active programming are on hold.
• Current memberships remain active through their existing expiration dates.
• The organization continues to preserve its records, finances, and nonprofit status while planning for the future.

This temporary pause is intended to preserve CCDA and position the organization for future leadership and reactivation.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support. Updates will be shared as they become available.

If you have any questions, please contact us at ccdaconnect@gmail.com.

CCDA Status Update

Temporary Dormant Period

The California Career Development Association (CCDA) has entered a temporary dormant period as approved by the Board of Directors.

This decision was made to preserve the organization while addressing leadership transition, organizational sustainability, and California nonprofit compliance matters. The Board believes this approach provides the best opportunity to protect the association's assets, records, and long-term future.

What Does This Mean?

During the dormant period:

• Membership renewals have been temporarily paused.

• Automatic renewal reminders have been turned off.

• Conferences, CEU programming, and other active organizational programming are on hold.

• Current memberships will remain active through their existing expiration dates.

• The organization will continue to maintain its financial records, required filings, and organizational assets.

Is CCDA Closing?

No.

The Board has not voted to dissolve the organization.

CCDA remains an active nonprofit corporation and will continue to maintain the organization during this temporary dormant period while future leadership opportunities are explored.

Why Is This Happening?

Like many volunteer-led professional associations, CCDA has experienced leadership vacancies that have made it difficult to sustain normal operations. Rather than continue offering limited services without adequate leadership, the Board determined that temporarily pausing operations is the most responsible course of action while organizational matters are addressed.

Future Leadership

The future of CCDA will depend on individuals who are interested in serving in leadership roles and helping guide the next chapter of the association.

Once new leadership is established, future leaders will determine the direction of the organization, including committee structures, membership services, professional development opportunities, conferences, and other programming.

Membership Questions

Members who recently renewed their membership and would prefer not to maintain an active membership during this temporary pause may request a prorated refund within 30 days of the Board's announcement (7/1/2026) 

To request a refund, please contact CCDA and include the name and email address associated with your membership account.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding your membership or the organization's temporary dormant status, please contact us at:

ccdaconnect@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support of the California Career Development Association. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to preserve the organization for future generations of career development professionals.