Author Archives: Dodge
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
Join us for our live Board Leadership webinars and get answers to your finance and strategic planning questions
January 30, 2020We are excited to invite Dodge grantee staff and boards and others in the New Jersey nonprofit community to join us for two webinar offerings part of our Board Leadership Series this February and March. The webinars cover topics that … 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
At time of tragedy in Jersey City, the arts demonstrate community love
December 20, 2019Note: Nimbus Dance’s Sam Potts shared the below letter with its community following the anti-Semitic Dec. 10 attack on the JC Kosher Supermarket in Jersey City, which left three victims and two suspects dead. The Dodge Foundation received the letter … Continue reading
Board Leadership: If I were the king of the forest…
November 16, 2019I had the pleasure of meeting Lonnie Bunch through the late great Clement Price when I was working at the Dodge Foundation, and I think the country and the world is lucky to have Lonnie at the helm of the … Continue reading
Announcing two new members to Dodge’s Board
October 29, 2019We are excited to welcome two new members to the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Anisa Kamadoli Costa and Dan Fatton began their three-year terms in September. “Anisa and Dan bring strong experience in the social sector and a passion for Dodge’s vision of an … 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
Join our team! Dodge Foundation launches search for next chief financial officer
September 19, 2019We are excited to launch a search for the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation’s next chief financial officer. For 25 years, Cynthia Evans, chief financial officer, has helped provide the financial and operational structure and support within which the Foundation’s staff and … Continue reading
Community solar pilot program now accepting applications
July 21, 2019As the cost of renewable energy continues to drop, “going solar” becomes a viable option for more New Jerseyans. Over 100,000 homes and businesses in our state now benefit from solar, many of which are seeing savings on their utility … Continue reading
Dodge Foundation to launch new Salesforce grants application portal
July 18, 2019The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new grants management system that our partners can access starting Tuesday, July 23. FoundationConnect, the new system, features an improved online portal for organizations to apply and manage … Continue reading
