The People
Behind the Mission.
President & CEO
Clifford D. Dawkins, Esq. leads the Urban League of Morris County as President and CEO, bringing a perspective shaped by the organization's own programs. A former ULMC scholarship recipient, he went on to earn an Ivy League education and a distinguished career in law and civic leadership before returning to lead the very institution that helped launch his future.
Under his leadership, ULMC is executing the ASCEND Capital Campaign — a $2.5M initiative to transform the organization from a crisis-response charity into a self-sustaining social enterprise. Structured around two pillars: a $1.5M Permanence Fund for long-term endowment and a $1.0M Innovation Fund for scalable workforce and education programs.
Dawkins' legal background and lived experience as a program beneficiary position him uniquely to navigate the intersection of advocacy, policy, and economic empowerment.
“My journey with the Urban League of Morris County did not begin in the boardroom. It began in a classroom. Years ago, I walked through the doors of this organization as a high school student — full of ambition and a recipient of the ULMC scholarship. That investment didn't just buy books; it bought a future, propelling me to an Ivy League education and a career dedicated to justice.”
“I return home not just as an executive, but as living proof of our mission.”
Our team combines frontline service experience with executive leadership — united by a commitment to economic empowerment in Morris County.
Oversees the Three Centers of Excellence — coordinating workforce development, educational pathways, and civic engagement programs across Morris County.
Leads ULMC's technology strategy — overseeing digital programs, AI literacy curriculum, and the infrastructure powering the Future Works Innovation Fund.
Implements the POEM model across cradle-to-career programs — from early learning through post-secondary placement and scholarship coordination.
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ULMC is always looking for talented, mission-driven individuals to join our team — whether as staff, volunteers, or board members.
If you believe that economic justice is the foundation of a healthy community, we want to hear from you.
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