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The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation announced 2021 grants to the Community Foundation of South Jersey as a result of its December board meeting.
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The Community Foundation received $71,500 for its strategic plan work and $25,000 for its Atlantic City Community Fund.
The Community Foundation of South Jersey plan goals focuses on growing assets to create an equitable region, impactful grantmaking, and exercising leadership to support local communities in the region.
“We are delighted to continue our support and partnership with CFSJ, particularly because their work in the region aligns with our sharpened focus on root cause and repair of structural racism and inequity in New Jersey,” said Marianna Schafer Vice President, Programs.
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The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation grant invests in CFSJ’s capacity as an impactful grantmaker, regional asset developer, and community leader. Andy Fraizer, CFSJ Executive Director shared, “Our board and staff are grateful for the support and partnership with the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. The Dodge team has connected deeply with CFSJ’s community leadership work, provided expertise and knowledge beyond the grant funding, and engaged in learning alongside CFSJ. The Dodge Foundation team sees the same potential in South Jersey, as CFSJ fundholders, staff, and board of directors.”
Ben Zeltner, president of the Atlantic City Community Fund board of advisors said: “Our mission at the Atlantic City Community Fund is to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of the City of Atlantic City. We are grateful for the Dodge Foundation’s investment and philanthropic services from the Community Foundation of South Jersey.”
For more information about the Community Foundation of South Jersey, make or donation, or learn more about our funds, please visit communityfoundationsj.org/.
About the Community Foundation of South Jersey
The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) envisions an eight-county region thriving where all neighbors aspire, succeed, participate, and give.
The vision is realized as CFSJ inspires generosity, manages and deploys permanent charitable assets, and exercises collaborative leadership to create a more equitable region.
CFSJ works with South Jersey philanthropists, local nonprofits, and neighbors to build capital, contribute assets, and create permanent endowments for impact in perpetuity.
By aligning donor interests and using the investment earnings on each of its endowed funds, CFSJ makes grants and builds leadership within the community to create thriving, equitable, and livable communities for all.
About The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation envisions a just and equitable New Jersey where people of all races and communities have equal access to opportunities and are able to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We direct our time, energy, and resources toward efforts that address root causes and repair structural racism and inequity in New Jersey. For more information, please visit grdodge.org.