The Arizona Rural Development Council (AZRDC) is one of 28 councils nationwide that are members of the Partners for Rural America (PRA), the non profit arm of the National Rural Development Partnership. The State Rural Development Councils define their own mission, structure, operating guidelines, and action plan. SRDCs rely upon time and resources volunteered by their partner members to address critical community concerns.

The AZRDC was incorporated and received 501(c) 3 non profit status in 2005. AZRDC has a 21 member board of directors to establish and oversee the annual program of work and budget.