Author Archives: Guest Blogger
Local News Lab: Reimagining How We Get Community News in New Jersey
January 11, 2017Imagine you were given an assignment. Here it is: Two weeks before Christmas, gather the major legacy and new media players in your state for a brainstorming meeting that will take up the better part of their day. Just to … Continue reading
Board Leadership: David Grant Imagines If Hillary and Donald Had a Rubric
November 2, 2016The stunning levels of negativity, distrust, and cynicism evident in the political sphere this fall stand in stark contrast to the spirit I encountered recently in three days of workshops with staff and board members of New Jersey nonprofits, courtesy … Continue reading
Local News Lab: Diverse, Inclusive, and Informed
October 31, 2016What It Will Take To Build the Future of Journalism Holding a mirror to society, speaking truth to power and producing coverage and storytelling that can potentially build bridges between people and communities are critical functions I’ve always considered a … Continue reading
Discovery Orchestra: How Shall We Study Music?
September 26, 2016I live and breathe classical music. This came very naturally to me from my mother, Helen, who was a highly accomplished classical pianist. Before entering kindergarten, I had already learned that listening to classical music has the power to take … Continue reading
Morris Arts: In Flux Gallery Reception Set for Sept. 21 at 14 Maple Ave in Morristown
September 19, 2016Join Morris Arts and Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for a free opening reception for the Gallery at 14 Maple’s 16th exhibit, In Flux. The exhibition features works by 11 outstanding artists and reflects … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: New Poll Shows NJ Residents Overwhelmingly Value Arts Education
September 13, 2016Residents’ views on student access to local arts programs and events divided by key social and economic factors Poll questions and tables are available at: Rutgers Eagleton Poll Released September 13, 2016 As the school year gets underway, New Jersey residents deem more … Continue reading
#ArtsEdNow: Creating a Campaign… Together
September 12, 2016It’s always exciting to work on a new campaign. The energy of a powerful idea mixed with the spirit of dedicated advocates can spark creativity that makes promoting important social issues thrilling. At Social Impact Studios, we’ve helped craft … 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
Jersey Water Works: 10 Great Ideas for New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure
June 30, 2016New Jersey Delegation Gathers National Best Practices from One Water Summit Innovative ways to integrate water management, reduce costs, partner and build broad public support were all on tap at the U.S. Water Alliance’s second annual One Water Summit, on … Continue reading
ArtPride New Jersey: The Arts AND … Movement
June 29, 2016Lessons Learned at #AFTACON2016 For nearly 60 years, Americans for the Arts has convened an annual convention for arts and community leaders to network and discuss strategies for building stronger towns, counties, and cities through the arts. As our professional … Continue reading
NJ Platform: Growing Stories from the Grassroots in South Jersey
June 27, 2016At Media Mobilizing Project, we always say movements begin with the telling of untold stories. Based in Philadelphia for 10 years, we’ve begun branching out into South Jersey — mainly Camden and Atlantic City — to build a broader community of … Continue reading
Trust for Public Land: Building Healthy Parks and Healthy Communities
May 23, 2016It’s no secret that families in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood shoulder an undue burden stemming from impacts of centuries of industrial and economic growth focused in the community. Every day, parents worry how to keep their children healthy despite well-documented lead … Continue reading
New Jersey Future: Infrastructure Matters
May 16, 2016New Jersey Future is participating again this year, along with hundreds of other groups around the country, in Infrastructure Week 2016, to raise awareness about the need to invest in infrastructure as the backbone of our economy, locally and nationally. … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: It’s Time for New Jersey Governor’s Awardees to be Proud and Loud
May 4, 2016The 2016 New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education are just around the corner. You can join the celebration of talent, creativity and leadership on May 26 at the War Memorial’s Patriots Theatre in Trenton. Approximately 80 students will be … Continue reading
Technical Assistance: Getting Your Budget Past ‘One Day (or Year) at a Time’
May 3, 2016For a nonprofit organization, the annual budgeting process is typically the primary vehicle for financial planning. Organizational leaders and stakeholders come to that process with a sense of plans and goals for the year, and (ideally) come to collective decisions … Continue reading
