Dwight Morris Email & Phone Number

Hired to develop and manage non-profit. Financial staffing and stabilization of Multi-Accounting and Contracting site (MAC) and restructuring of More at Four pre-school program. Consolidation of administration and service programs into one location. Established satellite site of Lending Resource Center in Clayton and Benson, NC. Implemented Board alternative structure and governance training. Development of and promotion of combined community project to build an Inclusion Park and Miracle League field.Responsibilities and accomplishments: Coordinate county Smart Start Initiative and More at Four Pre-Kindergarten program with the early childhood community to serve needs of young children birth to five and their families. Directs all operational functions of the Partnership and supervision of 21 staff. Responsible for nearly $6 million budget (Smart Start, NC-PreK, and private grants and donations). Oversee funding allocations, supervision of Program Manager (evaluation), Finance Director, and School Readiness Director (NC Pre-Kindergarten Program). Grew pre-kindergarten program from 295 slots to 469. Represents and promotes Partnership and early childhood community in the county and participates in statewide efforts. Guided the redesign of resource development to include an annual fundraising event, grant-writing and community development efforts. Evolved Champions for Children event into a corporate event. Chair of Chamber Economic Development Appearance sub-committee - led development of beautification of entryways project. Ensures appropriate communication with board and committees. Engaged Partnership in Governance Initiative. Developed committee job descriptions and defined goals and objectives, including Partnership Orientation for board members and committee members.

Yadkinville, Nc

First full time director hired to oversee establishment of Partnership for Children. Developed and managed Community Links Center and served as the Yadkin Joblink Manager.Designed and provided oversight for the development and construction of the Community Links Center. (Grant writing and coordination of volunteers to remodel leased office/warehouse) Managed needs of shared site organizations including Early Learning Resource Center, SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), Department of Social Services Subsidy, Employment Security Commission, Joblink and the Partnership.Budget preparation, needs assessments, Board communication, community participation through Chamber and civic work.Responsible for $1million budget (Smart Start grant) and 6 staff.

Recruited to direct campaign activities that raised nearly $5 million dollars.Coordinated development projects, membership drives, Special Events and Annual Campaign.Prepared campaign reports and analyzed data.

D. Min., Social Justice

Master Of Divinity/Master Of Religious Ed

Bachelor Of Arts

Ba