Tag Archives: Philanthropy
Announcing three new Dodge Trustees
June 10, 2021We are excited to welcome three new members of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Board of Trustees. Barbara Bell Coleman, Rob Connor, and Mark Grier each bring new perspectives and experiences to the Foundation’s vision for a just and equitable New Jersey. “As part of the Dodge Foundation’s Imagine a New Way transformation toward racial … Continue reading
Dodge celebrates Elizabeth Duffy as a visionary and pragmatic trustee who stands for good governance
June 25, 2020Dodge’s board and staff recently celebrated Elizabeth Duffy’s 16 years as a Foundation trustee at its virtual June meeting. The meeting marked the transition for Liz from trustee to trustee emerita, a four-year term at Dodge in which trustees continue … Continue reading
The Power of Using Talent for Good
July 12, 2017When considering the ways in which the private sector can advance global health and development and improve our world, a few obvious options come to mind. Funding is usually high on the list, as is research and development, but other … Continue reading
CNJG: Embracing Philanthropic Future Shock or Bracing For It
May 17, 2017We are doing a lot of thinking about the future at the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers these days — the future of New Jersey (with a new Governor next year), the future of philanthropy (with new forms of giving … Continue reading
CNJG: Powerful Partnerships Lead to Stronger Organizations Serving the Sector
September 14, 2016The value of working in partnership with others has long been a powerful strategy in the social sector. Non-profit organizations understand that partnerships can be highly effective given the right mix of trust, communication, and an understanding of the unique … Continue reading
CNJG: Launching the Newark Philanthropic Liaison 3.0
August 17, 2016Though it’s been nine years, it seems like only yesterday that far-sighted funders, the City of Newark and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers came together to form the Office of the Newark Philanthropic Liaison. Our objective was to … Continue reading
The Fund for New Jersey: Taking Aim at Climate Change — There’s a Seat at the Table for Place-Based Funders
July 13, 2016Taking on climate change is a daunting challenge for any institution, let alone a small place-based foundation in a state with no coal-fired power plants. So when I learned that the focus of Council on Foundations’ annual conference was … Continue reading
Dodge Partners with New Jersey Health Initiatives to Support Build It Green Competition
April 14, 2016BIG Competition Aims to Spark Innovative Stormwater Management Solutions in New Jersey Communities The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and New Jersey Health Initiatives recently awarded $165,000 in matching grants to New Jersey Future in support of the new Build It … Continue reading
Sandy: Learning for Next Time
November 11, 2015Three years ago may seem like a very long time ago for some; but not for those of us living in the Garden State. The collective consciousness of New Jersey residents remembers Superstorm Sandy like it was yesterday. The days … Continue reading
Dodge Q&A: Meet Our Newest Team Member
October 1, 2015The Dodge Q&A series is designed to introduce you to Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation staff as they share what they’re learning and thinking about as they visit with nonprofits around the state. They’ll also reveal a few things about themselves you might not … Continue reading
Hyperbole 101: Charitable Sector as Wild West
June 11, 2015There was a piece in the New York Times two weeks ago that has caused quite a stir within the philanthropic sector. My colleagues within regional associations of grantmakers as well as other colleagues representing philanthropy and nonprofits around … Continue reading