Tag Archives: Newark Philanthropic Liaison

5 Ways That Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Has Engaged Philanthropy in New Jersey’s Largest City

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Tai Cooper and Jeremy Johnson

“When I Become Mayor, We All Become Mayor” When Ras J. Baraka won the mayoral election for New Jersey’s largest city last year, expectations were high. The former South Ward councilman, one-time principal of Central High School and son of … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Side of Philanthropy in Newark

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Dodge

By Nina Stack President, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers What is missing amidst the headlines of extraordinarily generous private donors investing in Newark is the quieter story of what a group of local funders seeded 5 years ago. It started … Continue reading →

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