With federal childcare relief funding due to end in less than six weeks; providers, parents, and advocates rallied at the NC State legislature calling for emergency funding to replace federal funds. MDC's own Laterria Lassiter spoke at the rally, advocating for child-care programs at risk of shutting down. Without further intervention, about 20% of North Carolina's child-care facilities are at risk of closing within a year. To learn more, read: https://lnkd.in/gu3nf92P
MDC
Non-profit Organizations
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Equipping Southern leaders, institutions, and communities to improve economic mobility and advance equity.
About us
MDC is a nonprofit founded in 1967 and based in Durham, N.C., that equips Southern leaders, institutions, and communities to improve economic mobility and advance equity. We bring together foundations, nonprofits, and leaders from government, business, and the grassroots to illuminate data that highlight deeply rooted Southern challenges and help them find systemic, community solutions. Our approach uses research, consensus-building, and programs that connect education, employment, and economic security to help communities foster prosperity by creating an “infrastructure of opportunity”—the aligned systems and supports that can boost everyone, particularly those who’ve been left behind, to higher rungs on the economic ladder. Since 1996, MDC’s landmark State of the South reports have shaped the economic agenda of the region, shining a spotlight on historic trends, deep-rooted inequities, and solutions that offer rural and urban communities a path forward. MDC is supported by grants and contracts from foundations, governments, and the private sector. Learn more at www.mdcinc.org.
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http://www.mdcinc.org
External link for MDC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- strategic philanthropy, community development, asset building, postsecondary education, economic & social mobility, early childhood education, learning differences, and integrated services delivery
Locations
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Primary
307 West Main Street
Durham, NC 27701-3215, US
Employees at MDC
Updates
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MDC invites you to the launch of our Student Debt Outreach Platform on June 13, from noon to 1 pm. The platform is a living resource where student debt borrowers can receive timely outreach materials related to student debt. Register today for the Zoom session here: https://lnkd.in/eaE6vasb
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A HUGE win for taxpayers, #DirectFileHereToStay! IRS is officially extending the program permanently – it will save people time, money, and peace of mind. That’s why MDC joined more than 250+ other orgs nationwide to call for a permanent Direct File program in more states.
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Join Nonprofit Quarterly tomorrow, May 30th, for a webinar exploring how black-led organizations and black leaders are responding to attacks against racial equity and DEI efforts. For more on the webinar, visit: https://ow.ly/zwqt50RYRrO View the report that sparked the conversation, exploring how black leaders reflect on racial equity since 2020 and what the future holds, here: https://ow.ly/sTwr50RYRrQ
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What is the LENS-NC network? The network is a collective of 20 organizations working at the intersection of education equity and learning differences to advance work to reduce disparities in educational outcomes among students with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning differences. The aim is to create learning environments where students thrive! Join us on June 28th to learn more about the network and their incredible work!
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The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted yesterday to repeal its 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy, taking effect at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The 22-2 decision removes several DEI positions and requirements, reallocating funds to "student success initiatives." To learn more about the decision, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_8mPX-N
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As South Carolina’s housing market grows increasingly competitive, “Build-To-Rent” developments are on the rise in the state. Check out this Fox24 Charleston interview with Kenya Cummings, Executive Director of SC Housing Justice, on how “Build-To-Rent” subdivisions could impact affordable housing opportunities. Kenya participated in our State of the South Charleston convening as a discussion facilitator and convening partner. They provided great insight into housing displacement, affordability, and gentrification in South Carolina. To watch the full interview, visit: https://lnkd.in/eWJWRnFZ
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Do you know someone who has contributed to understanding public policy, education, labor markets, academic disciplines, or society? If so, the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management is accepting nominations for the William Spriggs Memorial Award through July 17, 2024! Dr. William Spriggs was an effective and powerful voice who brilliantly championed the causes of equity, racial justice, and worker's rights. Dr. Spriggs was a professor, and former chair of, the Department of Economics at Howard University, chief economist to the AFL-CIO, and a long-serving member of MDC's Board of Directors. Our work at MDC and the communities we serve are immeasurably better because of Bill's insight, generosity, and wisdom. For more about the award, visit https://lnkd.in/eqyrQ5sW
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MDC is Hiring! We are seeking a Program Director to lead work to advance early childhood education and child-care equity in the South. The primary focus is leading MDC's work on Home-Based child care, a multi-year strategy that currently includes both a community of practice of networks, and Haven, a provider leadership development program. To learn more about the position, visit: https://lnkd.in/dhESXHx The deadline to apply is Friday, April 26, 2024.
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The North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network is a cross-sector collaborative that seeks to advocate for communities and equitable access to resources in a disaster recovery system. The collaborative recently conducted a case study looking at the power, politics, and partnership dynamics and priorities to develop actionable recommendations to increase collaboration and inclusivity within disaster recovery networks. Below is an infographic created by Kayla Gilligan, MDC Rural Forward Program Associate, summarizing the case study. For a map of the participating organizations in the N.C. Disaster Recovery Network, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAVhDywM To learn more about the Disaster Recovery Network, visit: https://lnkd.in/et8WXkDg