Category Archives: Technical Assistance
A question for our disrupted times: Will well-meaning white people be able to change?
December 1, 2020Last year’s Dodge Board Leadership Series wrapped in the spring with a workshop titled “Turning Learning into Action,” with an emphasis on addressing systemic racism in all aspects of our society. Even at that time, we were wondering, “What sort of … Continue reading
Dodge TA: Building the board you need to grow in tumultuous times
July 9, 2020Pennsylvania went into “lockdown” first. Within a week, New Jersey, and New York had followed suit. My conversations with board members and executive directors started on March 13, the day Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf announced that the Commonwealth would go on … Continue reading
Dodge TA: Implementing diversity, inclusion, and equity during a pandemic
May 8, 2020There is broad acknowledgement that we are living through an unprecedented time. It is a time of crisis. For many of us and our organizations, also a time of trauma. When things are so hard, how could this possibly also … Continue reading
Dodge TA: Fiscal and operational strength through COVID-19
April 20, 2020In these unprecedented times, nonprofit organizations are experiencing many challenges, including sudden changes in service delivery, shifting workforce configurations, and potential losses across multiple revenue streams. Leaders attempting to navigate this new reality are finding their organization’s financial health and … Continue reading
Dodge TA: We’re offering new capacity-building opportunities for grantees
April 10, 2020We know it is difficult to figure out where to turn for answers to questions during a crisis, especially one with unprecedented challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dodge Foundation would like to invite all of our grantees to take … Continue reading
Dodge TA: FMA CARE Act clinics open to Dodge grantees
April 7, 2020Nonprofit organizations have been included in the CARE Act federal stimulus package. We know many of you have questions about the Paycheck Protection Program, your eligibility, and how to complete the application. Nobody is certain how long funds will be … Continue reading
Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: How do different generations approach their charitable giving?
March 22, 2020The differences between generations has been a popular topic in recent years – and with good reason. The five adult generations currently living in America (yep, it’s five – people born in 1996 are now adults, so we’ve added Generation … Continue reading
Making tough decisions with no road map
March 17, 2020Responding to the Current Moment Given that most nonprofits focus on bringing people together, the rapidly changing circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic and rapid decisions being made by government, communities, and organizations, such as restricting large gatherings, go straight to … Continue reading
Nonprofit Professionals of Color Collective explores self-care, solidarity, and more
February 26, 2020The second session of the new Nonprofit Professionals of Color Collective, a monthly leadership workshop series providing a space where nonprofit professionals of color may engage in a supportive community for growth, professional development, and meaningful peer relationships, is all about … Continue reading
Building a strategic planning process that works
February 26, 2020Strategic planning documents are valuable, but it’s the actual planning process that really makes a difference in the quality of the end product. How can you be sure that the time you spend building a strategic plan will provide you … Continue reading
Dialogue across difference: Engaging with polarized perspectives
February 10, 2020In this time of increased polarization, there is interest and concern about how to have productive conversations with colleagues, friends, family, and loved ones about diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice issues. By utilizing an intercultural developmental approach, we can … Continue reading
Hiring the Executive Director: Keystone of board responsibility
January 15, 2020Embracing new leadership models: Free Press and Free Press Action recently announced Craig Aaron and Jessica J. González will lead the organization together as co-CEOs, saying in an email announcement, “We see clear benefits in sharing responsibility for the organization’s … Continue reading
A new leadership collective for professionals of color in the sector
January 13, 2020The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership are excited to announce the launch of The Nonprofit Professionals of Color Collective, a new leadership series beginning this month. The Nonprofit Professionals of Color Collective is designed to provide a caucus … Continue reading
Dodge’s Board Leadership Series is here to help advance your mission
October 3, 2019Calling all New Jersey nonprofit leaders. You know your staff and board, and you know what you need to advance your mission. Dodge’s Board Leadership Series is designed to help you best support these needs. We only have room for … Continue reading
Board Leadership: Reaching consensus
June 4, 2019What does it really mean to reach agreement in a group? Many nonprofits operate with the goal of consensus in mind – the idea that we should work together to reach decisions that everyone on our team can support. This … Continue reading