Hiring: The MDC Rural Prosperity and Investment team seeks an advanced or graduate-level student to support capacity building and technical assistance services in rural communities. The internship is a 10-month, hybrid position. For more, visit: lnkd.in/dhESXHx

We're Hiring: MDC seeks a Senior Program Director to lead our work to advance equity-centered leadership and philanthropy through fellowships, foundations, and community partners. They will drive three initiatives to further our work. For more, visit ow.ly/ww6h50QX4XW

Read about FEMA's new rule changes to address federal disaster assistance programs and MDC's role in addressing some of the gaps in the disaster recovery system. aspencsg.org/fema-rules-ali…

The NC Summer Policy Institute is a four-day program young people ages 18-25, who are interested in getting involved and learning more about public policy in North Carolina. Applications are open now until Sun. April 14th at 11:59pm ncbudget.org/ncspi/?sourcei…

If you have loans that aren't "direct" loans or if you have loans on different timelines, you may need to act by April 30, 2024, to maximize your credit toward programs like public service loan forgiveness for nonprofit and govt. employees and income-driven repayment forgiveness.

"Without expanding access to health care, our efforts to root out poverty will fall short. If, on the other hand, we want to unlock a bright future for Southern communities and economies, we know just where to begin.” - John Simpkins postandcourier.com/opinion/commen… via The Post and Courier

The NCIDR is a collaborative of organizations working to advocate for communities and equitable access to resources in the disaster recovery network. For a map of the participating organizations visit: kumu.io/ncidr/disaster… For more on the Network, mdcinc.org/projects/north…

MDC is Hiring! We are seeking a Program Director to lead work to advance early childhood education and child-care equity in the South. To learn more about the position, visit: mdcinc.org/about/careers/ The deadline to apply is Friday, April 26, 2024.

Check out this FOX 24 News interview with Kenya Cummings, SC Housing Justice, on how “Build-To-Rent” subdivisions could impact affordable housing opportunities in SC To watch the full interview, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=If7Zhi…

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. To learn more about the decision, visit: apnews.com/article/north-…

Save the date! Join us on June 28th for a Community Showcase where our LENS-NC members will share their visions for supporting marginalized students with learning differences. Join us to learn more about their work!

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: ow.ly/YYE450RYRm7

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.

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 for zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

As federal childcare relief funding ends in less than six weeks; providers, parents, and advocates rallied at the NC legislature calling for funding to fill in the gap. MDC's own Laterria Lassiter spoke, advocating for programs at risk of closing. ednc.org/05-17-2024-chi…

You are invited to the launch of our Student Debt Outreach Platform tomorrow, June 13, from noon to 1 pm. The platform is a living resource for borrowers to receive timely outreach materials. Register today for the Zoom session here: ow.ly/y9HS50ShgqR

Our 2024 #NCHCAwards winner for Best Cross-Sector Partner is MDC's NC Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network, a collaborative of public, private, nonprofit, and faith orgs seeking avenues for community voice and equitable access to resources in disaster recovery. NC Affordable Housing Conference

The first panel for Day 2 of Our Urban Future symposium is “Economic Justice: Implications for Family Success & Wealth Creation - Working Locally.” Hear from Mauricio Calvo Latino Memphis, @jcgerena UpTogether, Felipe Pinzon @HispanicUnity, John Simpkins MDC. #Kresge100

Part 2 of "Economic Justice: Implications for Family Success & Wealth Creation" focuses on Shifting National Policy. What does taking a people-centered approach to the economy mean for families & communities? Peggy Bailey Center on Budget, Donovan Duncan Urban Strategies, Inc., MDC

If you are impacted by the historic rainfall in Southeastern NC earlier this week, contact your local county emergency management office or NC Emergency Management at 984-220-3763. Learn more about the impact of this unnamed storm. starnewsonline.com/story/news/loc…