David Dodson is President of MDC, where he has directed major projects to increase student success in public schools and community colleges, address regional economic decline, strengthen community philanthropy, and build multiracial leadership across the South and the nation. He frequently speaks around the country on creating equity and opportunity for low-wealth communities and has advised major philanthropic foundations on strategies to address poverty and reduce disparities. He is a member of the boards of The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, the US Endowment for Forestry & Communities, the Center for Law and Social Policy, Durham Technical Community College, and the advisory board of the Aspen Roundtable on Comprehensive Community Change. Prior to joining MDC he served as executive director of the Cummins Engine Foundation and director of corporate responsibility for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana.

Contributions

What Do We Stand For? A Conversation and Celebration with Ginny Esposito (2019 National Forum on Family Philanthropy)

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Virginia M. Esposito, Ira S. Hirschfield, David Dodson

This conversation celebrates Ginny Esposito’s transition to the role of Senior Fellow at NCFP. Ginny was interviewed by a long-time peer and mentor, David Dodson in a lively conversation with Ira Hirschfield. They explore important changes in the field over the past 20 years, look at opportunities for the future, and share reflections on Ginny’s more than two decades of… Read More

2016 Trustee Education Institute: a Comprehensive Seminar for Family Foundation Trustees

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Virginia M. Esposito, Susan Crites Price, Andrew Schulz, Bruce Kahn, David Grant, David Dodson, David Neal, Alice Buhl, Jan Jaffe, Kelin E. Gersick, Ph.D.

NCFP’s Trustee Education Institute provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the key legal, investment, ethical, grantmaking, and family dynamics issues facing family foundation board members. Featuring a faculty made up of NCFP’s senior staff and highly respected philanthropy experts, this three day, intensive seminar will cover: What does it mean to be a steward of both the public’s trust… Read More