Dora D. Robinson, MSW

Experience

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  URBAN LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD INC

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1988

  Vice President of Education

  Accountabilities included agency grant development, coordination of educational programs and completed all management functions associated with educational programs and Camp Atwater. Management responsibilities included staffing, program development, resource development and financial management. Served as a special assistant to the President as needed and represented the Urban League on various local, regional and statewide boards, committees and task forces. Previously was responsible for the management of a federally funded tri-county senior volunteer program. Show less

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  Center for Human Development (CHD)

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Corporate Director of Child and Family Services

  Served as a member of the corporate management team with primary accountability for administrative supervision and oversight of CHD’s programs serving children and families throughout Western Massachusetts. The $3 million dollar service delivery included residential, day, vocational and family services to children and families from the state Departments of Social Service, Mental Health and Youth Services.

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  Springfield College School of Social Work

  Jan 1989 - now

  Adjunct Professor
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  FDR and Associates

  Jan 1991 - now

  Owner
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  Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2009

  President & Chief Executive Officer

  Scope of executive leadership role encompasses working with the board of directors to set the strategic organizational direction and to execute its implementation across organizational functions of administrative, fiscal, program, human resources and communications/ marketing. Oversees with board direction all aspects of this community-based multi-service agency with an operating budget of $2.8 million dollars, 75 full and part-time employees, and over 100+ volunteers with services delivered at three program sites located in the greater Springfield community. Agency revenue includes a diverse portfolio of federal, state and local contracts and grants, program funds from local and national foundations and individual donations. MLKFS is a United Way member agency. Show less

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  United Way of Pioneer Valley

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Chief Executive Officer

  The President is responsible for carrying out the mission and the policies of the United Way of Pioneer Valley through its Board of Directors. The United Way of Pioneer Valley serves Hampden County and communities in Hampshire County in Western Massachusetts. Scope of responsibilities includes working with the Board of Directors to chart and lead the strategic direction of the organization, oversee and support year-round resource development including an annual campaign, providing executive oversight of the $7.2+ million dollar operating budget, and 20+ professional staff. Show less

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  College of Our Lady of the Elms

  Jan 2015 - now

  Adjunct Professor