Leadership Development
Cultivating leaders with dialogue skills to navigate differences and foster equitable relationships in communities and institutions
Transforms differences into equitable relationships through dialogue-based leadership development for democratic governance and peace
About Organization
Sustained Dialogue Institute develops leaders capable of transforming societal differences into strong, equitable relationships essential for democratic decision-making and peace. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 2 employees and generated $472,649 in revenue in 2024. Founded in 2002, it has trained leaders across campuses and communities in sustained dialogue methodologies.
Leadership Development
Cultivating leaders with dialogue skills to navigate differences and foster equitable relationships in communities and institutions
Conflict Transformation
Converting societal tensions and divisions into opportunities for relationship-building, mutual understanding, and collaborative decision-making
Democratic Governance
Strengthening democratic processes and institutions through dialogue-based approaches that center equity, inclusion, and sustained relationships
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$473K
+7.3% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$336K
+18.1% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$635K
+4.7% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
2
-50% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,649 | $335,962 | $634,865 | 2 |
| 2023 | $440,323 | $284,531 | $606,125 | 4 |
| 2022 | $436,009 | $613,453 | $409,722 | 4 |
| 2021 | $576,662 | $593,248 | $757,593 | — |
| 2020 | $580,966 | $617,206 | $742,683 | — |
| 2019 | $664,929 | $762,892 | $726,871 | 5 |
| 2018 | $865,781 | $1,068,148 | $818,224 | — |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Establish trust and connection among participants from diverse backgrounds through structured dialogue sessions
Facilitate deep conversations that surface underlying tensions, values, and perspectives driving conflicts or divisions
Guide participants to co-create solutions that honor differences while advancing shared goals and equity
Support implementation of agreements and maintain dialogue practices for long-term transformation and governance
Services and programs offered by Sustained Dialogue Institute
Training program that equips emerging and established leaders with dialogue skills to navigate complex differences and build equitable relationships
Facilitates sustained dialogue processes on college campuses to address identity-based tensions and promote inclusive community building
Provides tools and frameworks for transforming entrenched conflicts into opportunities for relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving
Works with civic leaders and organizations to strengthen democratic decision-making processes through dialogue and relationship-centered approaches
Meet the people behind Sustained Dialogue Institute.
2002
2002
Sustained Dialogue Institute established to develop leaders through transformative dialogue methodologies
2017
2017
Received IRS determination as 501(c)(3) public charity, formalizing nonprofit operations
2018
2018
Reached highest annual revenue of $865,781, expanding leadership development programming significantly
2024
2024
Adjusted staffing to 2 employees while maintaining revenue of $472,649 and programmatic impact
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$126K
Highest Paid
$126K
Rhonda Fitzgerald
Compensated Officers
1
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Fitzgerald | Executive Di | $125,689 | — | $125,689 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Fitzgerald | Executive Di | $120,000 | — | $120,000 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark J Farr | Employee | $196,337 | — | $196,337 | — |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$64K
Total Forgiven
$65K
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
4
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
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