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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MDC's headquarters in Durham, NC, United States

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The Program Management team at MDC leads and coordinates initiatives that aim to improve economic mobility and advance equity across Southern communities. Composed of program coordinators, managers, and associates, this team designs, implements, and oversees programs that connect education, employment, and economic security, facilitating systemic change and fostering an "infrastructure of opportunity." They ensure that projects are effectively executed, leveraging research and consensus-building to drive impactful results and support MDC’s mission.

Program Management

The Finance and Budget Team at MDC is responsible for managing the organization's financial resources to ensure sustainable operations and support its mission to improve economic mobility and advance equity in the South. This team prepares and monitors budgets, conducts financial analysis, and ensures compliance with funding sources' requirements. Additionally, they provide financial insights to aid strategic decision-making and secure grants and contracts that fund MDC's programs and initiatives.

Finance and Budget Team

The Leadership Team at MDC comprises the President, Vice President for Partnerships and Programs, and Vice President of Operations and Culture. This team is responsible for steering the organization's strategic vision, fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective program execution, and cultivating an inclusive and productive organizational culture. Their leadership ensures that MDC remains at the forefront of driving economic mobility and equity across the Southern United States.

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