Strategic Priorities

Capacity Building. NCSD seeks to build the capacity—skills, knowledge base, infrastructure, and resources—of our members by providing technical assistance and training, developing and sharing informational resources, and facilitating peer learning and support. Our capacity building priorities are identified through member needs assessments and input by board committees and the board of directors.

Policy and Advocacy. NCSD educates policy makers, public health professionals, organizational allies and the general public about why STDs are a public health priority and what is needed to address them most effectively.

National Leadership and Strategic Communications. NCSD serves as, and amplifies, the voice of our members. We create a sense of urgency around the STD epidemics and communicate how the issue fits into the broader sexual health landscape.

Promoting Health Equity. NCSD seeks to ensure that disproportionally affected communities—those at the heart of the US. STD epidemic—are the focus of STD programs and services and receive the most attention and support.

Organizational Strengthening. NCSD works to diversify and increase our funding, build staff capacity, and enhance board leadership to maximize organizational sustainability and impact.