Our organization was founded by an independent group of volunteers and entrepreneurs, mainly professionals from the legal, financial, and technology fields. Mirroring the business model of a technology start-up, we extend our reach and services by working with a wide variety of donors, sponsors, and partners.

A typical dictionary distribution is truly a community-wide event, involving volunteers from California Dictionary Project as well as a host of partners, service organizations, local corporations, city government representatives, and civic organizations.

Our goal is to keep, as nearly as possible, 100% of our funding for purchasing dictionaries. To that end, our entire staff serves on a voluntary and unpaid basis. We are actively seeking volunteers for our database who can offer one-time or on-going help with distribution as well as administrative and fund raising tasks.

Postiion Open : CDP Executive Director

The California Dictionary Project is seeking an Executive Director. This is a work at home position. Candidates should have a deep understanding and passion for helping young children to read. Ideal candidates will have nonprofit or other leadership experience including working with or leading a team of volunteers. He/she must also have a successful track record in fundraising and thinking strategically to plan, implement, and evaluate new and existing programs focused on key priorities within organization mission, goals, and resources. Experience identifying and building strategic partnerships is a plus. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong ability to effectively communicate with multiple constituencies (i.e. working with school district administrators and educators, community organizations, and donors). LEARN MORE