Tag Archives: New Jersey nonprofits
Sustainable Jersey: Getting college students involved in community service
August 29, 2018Most people who are lifelong volunteers are active because they feel strongly about a cause or want to connect with their community. Helping busy college students find community service opportunities while in school is a great way to inspire a … Continue reading
Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: NJ’s New Equal Pay and Paid Sick Leave Laws Provide Expanded Equitable Protections for Employees
July 18, 2018New Jersey has enacted two new laws that will dramatically impact the workplace. Both laws aim to provide a more equitable workplace for minorities, women, and other lower-paid employees. Each of the laws presents significant compliance challenges for employers, so … Continue reading
Board Leadership: Want a Stronger, More Diverse Board? Start Here
July 26, 2017Diversity on boards has long been a hot topic. While it has always been a best practice to have a board of directors that is reflective of your constituency, too few have lived up to that best practice. In the … Continue reading
Why We Unveiled New Assessment Tools for Our Grantees
November 8, 2016Whether your organization enriches people’s lives through theater that bridges cultural divides or music instruction that sharpens children’s minds and boosts their confidence, you can probably think of ways you wish you did your work better. At Dodge, we believe … Continue reading
Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Look Hard for ‘Soft’ Skills on Your Board
April 19, 2016“What should we look for in recruiting good board members?” Our clients often ask us this question and, while there is no simple answer, there are some important considerations. This post focuses on “soft skills,” which can impact how well … Continue reading
Are You Watching the Court Rulings on Property Tax Exemptions? Maybe You Should
August 14, 2015In June, the Tax Court of New Jersey ruled that, with only narrow exceptions, Morristown Medical Center is not entitled to property tax exemption on most of its property in Morristown. It’s one of several prominent cases involving property tax … Continue reading
Dodge Foundation Week in Review
June 5, 2015Catch up on the news around New Jersey with the Dodge Foundation. Our Week in Review social newsletter features shareable stories, insights from our program staff and news about our grantees. [View the story “Dodge Week in Review” on Storify]
Dodge Foundation Week in Review
May 29, 2015Catch up on the news around New Jersey with the Dodge Foundation. Our Week in Review social newsletter features shareable stories, insights from our program staff and news about our grantees. [View the story “Dodge Week in Review” … Continue reading
What Do You Stand For?
May 13, 2015Here is an amazing little insight from one of my favorite writers and leaders in the nonprofit sector, Jan Masaoka, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits, and the founder of Blue Avocado – one of the very best … Continue reading
Dodge Foundation Week In Review
January 9, 2015Scroll through to learn more about what’s on the minds of Dodge Foundation program directors, what our grantees are up to and more. Just click on the links to learn more. [View the story “Week In Review” on Storify]
Jersey Give Back Guide: Greater Life
December 15, 2014Throughout December, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in our Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online portal for year-end giving that makes it easy to donate to some of New Jersey’s most effective nonprofits. Today we feature Greater Life. … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: Greater Newark Conservancy
December 15, 2014Throughout December, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in our Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online portal for year-end giving that makes it easy to donate to some of New Jersey’s most effective nonprofits. Today we feature Greater Newark Conservancy. Organization … Continue reading