Dixon Development Institute
After 16 years in business, Dixon & Company created Dixon Development Institute, Inc. (DDI) in 2015 to address the training, back office, infrastructural challenges that small businesses face. DDI is organized and operated exclusively to support the use of sound financial methodologies in public and private entities led by women, people of color and veterans to enable them to achieve their organizational goals and objectives.
DDI focuses on start-ups and entities in the first five years of existence that are the most fragile. These organizations especially need financial structures, procedures, internal controls, training and technical assistance to become successful and sustainable. The DDI also provides financial management training to new and experienced executives and their staff and Board of Directors based on the development, understanding and management of accounting systems and processes. DDI is particularly focused on business management and risk management.
We support economic and personal development by supporting small business and non-profits.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
DDI Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides a solution that is fresh and unique. Our capacity building partnerships with businesses and nonprofits is an inexpensive, shared service model that is designed to bolster your organization with an integrative approach to management services.
Fiscal Sponsorship delivers support for nonprofits at any stage of development & growth including:
- Spinoff programs scaling beyond their startup phase
- Groups forming new nonprofits, coalitions & networks
- Programs in transitions gaining 501(c)(3) status
- Start-up businesses requiring business management and organizational support
Administrative, Management & Shared Services
Risk Management & Corporate Support
– Corporate tax filings
– Property & General Liability Insurance
– Manage contracts/subcontracts
– Provide assistance with applying for 501 (c)(3) legal and tax status
Financial Management
– Bookkeeping
– Financial audits
– Cash flow projections & contract management
– Grants management
– Monthly financial statements
– Purchasing & bill payment
Human Resource Management
– Employee benefits management
– Payroll administration & tax filing
– Consultations on job design, compensation & employee relations
Organizational Development
– Organizational assessment
– Discounted professional development training
Who we work with: Applicants pursuing partnership with DDI must be entrepreneurs, small businesses, or a start-up. Women, Minorities and Veterans are welcome to apply.
Sustainability: A minimum $50,000 in annual funding, current or projected, and the ability to present strategies associated with program implementation.
Commitment: To work with the DDI Fiscal Sponsorship Program for at least two years, barring any unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances.
To Learn More
- Request an Information Packet
- Receive a One-on-One Consultation
- Schedule a Group Presentation
