A Conversation for the Social Sector: How to Stop Fostering the Unexceptional
This year the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers’ Spring Colloquium for the Social Sector will explore the notion of being fearless and how a philosophy…
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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Invests $4 Million in South Ward Wellness Center to Advance Community Health and Economic Opportunity
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has committed $4 million toward the development of a new South Ward Wellness Center in Newark, a transformative community development project that will expand access to medical care, youth development, and economic opportunity in one of the city’s most historically
Visit: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Invests $4 Million in South Ward Wellness Center to Advance Community Health and Economic OpportunitysCritical Needs Grants Awarded to Trenton-Area Nonprofits
Together, in partnership with The Princeton Area Community Foundation and the Bonner Foundation, $155,000 in Critical Needs Grants were awarded to Trenton-area nonprofits facing funding cuts and increased demand for services.
Visit: Critical Needs Grants Awarded to Trenton-Area NonprofitssNew Investments Announced to Support Economic Opportunity in Paterson
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation announced $1.6M in multi-year investments advancing economic stability, housing, and opportunity in the City of Paterson.
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New Jersey’s Water Crisis
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Art Sparking a Movement Through Kickstarter
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Plant A Tree and Schedule a Home Energy Check-Up
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Q&A with Wendy Liscow
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Spring into Action—Celebrate the Arts and Thrive!
Daffodils are blooming and arts events are filling calendars all the way until the first day of summer. We’ve survived an exceedingly long and demanding…
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The Power of Voice - Reflections on the GIH Conference
I learned a great deal about the power of voice last month in Atlanta. Many funders use their voice and influence to: improve the livability…
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Missed Opportunities and Mistakes: What Does Your 990 Reveal About Your Organization?
I am constantly amazed when I see nonprofit organizations that work so hard to define themselves in terms of quality, artistry and customer service, simultaneously…
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Property Buyouts Make Sense for Some in Flood-prone Areas
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