The People
Behind the Mission.
President & CEO
Clifford D. Dawkins, Esq. leads the Urban League of Morris County as President and CEO, bringing a unique 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-management charity into a self-sustaining social enterprise. The campaign is structured around two pillars: a $1.5M Permanence Fund for long-term endowment and a $1.0M Innovation Fund to build 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. He is committed to ensuring that every dollar invested in ULMC produces measurable, lasting impact for Morris County families.
"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's 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 the ASCEND Capital Campaign and manages relationships with individual donors, foundations, and government funders supporting ULMC's $2.5M goal.
Implements the POEM (Prepare, Operate, Educate, Monitor) model across cradle-to-career programs — from early learning to post-secondary placement and scholarship coordination.
The Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight, fiscal discipline, and governance accountability for the Urban League of Morris County. Board members represent the civic, legal, business, and community leadership of Morris County.
"ULMC stands at an inflection point — not because our mission has changed, but because our responsibility has grown. As Trustees, we are committed to stewardship, discipline, and long-term sustainability."
— Chairman, Board of Trustees
ULMC is growing. As we execute the ASCEND Capital Campaign and expand our Three Centers of Excellence, we are building a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of economic empowerment.
Whether you're a workforce trainer, program coordinator, community organizer, or operations professional — there may be a role for you in this mission.