The Best Thing You Will See Today
…is author and graphic novelist Neil Gaiman‘s commencement speech to The University of the Arts (Philadelphia) graduates. Watch the video here, or here with subtitles.…
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New President and CEO, Samra Haider, to Lead the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Towards Vision of a Just and Equitable New Jersey
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is pleased to announce that Samra Haider has been appointed as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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This has been a year of listening, grounding, learning, and charting a clear path forward. And it has also been a year of real progress and movement toward the kind of New Jersey where every family has the chance to build stability, build opportunity, and build wealth across generations.
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New 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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Educating for Genius
There have been a handful of thought leaders that have written important books and articles sounding the alarm that the current U.S. education system is…
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Five Seeds of Wisdom from the Rutherford Community Teaching Garden
When the Rutherford Green Team dreamed up the radical plan to create a community garden in the overgrown, littered vacant lot along the railroad tracks,…
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Taking Your Seat at the Table
If you missed Arts Day in Trenton on Thursday, you missed a great opportunity to get inspired and prepared to advocate the arts in ways…
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Why Civility Matters to the Social Sector
Next month, members of New Jersey’s social sector will gather for a conversation that some might think an unusual topic for nonprofits and foundations –…
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Kickstarter Campaign of the Month: ARTWORKS' Art All Night 2012 Iron Pour
In 2007, Dodge grantee ARTWORKS launched “Art All Night,” which is a twenty-four hour visual and performing arts festival in Trenton. Several Dodge staff have…
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Poetry Friday: Dodge Poets in High Schools: What Do They Do?
(students at Spotswood High School) I’m often asked what happens during a High School Poet Visit or during one of our High School Mini Festival. …
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Sneak Peek at disconnected
Here’s a small sneak peek at the excellent new exhibit “disconnected.” This is a juried exhibit of New Jersey artists, curated by Jonathan Greene at the…
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Searching for the Future of Journalism
Over the past year and a half, Dodge has developed a focus on Media, particularly with respect to improving the quality and access of New…
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Balancing Act: The Board and Executive Director Relationship
Laura Otten returns to the Dodge Blog to share some of the key takeaways from the Dodge Board/Executive Director Relationship Workshop. If you missed the…
