The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate more than 20 years of partnership with Teach for America. Since its founding in 1990, TFA has worked to ensure that all children, regardless of zip code, have access to high-quality education. By recruiting, training, and supporting diverse leaders to serve as educators in underserved communities, TFA has become a powerful…
Ensuring that U.S. citizens of all backgrounds have access to quality civic education — and the tools to deepen their understanding — is essential to not just strengthening the bedrock of our democracy, but building upon it as well. In this ever-changing political landscape, this knowledge is vital. Equally as important is fostering civic engagement, empowering individuals to actively participate…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 55 consecutive years of partnership with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. For more than 60 years, NJ Conservation has worked to protect the state’s most precious natural resources — from the Highlands to the Pine Barrens. NJ Conservation focuses on preserving land and advancing environmental stewardship practices to ensure that future…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 19 years of continuous partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. For more than a century, the Laboratory has been at the forefront of groundbreaking scientific research and education. Located on the North Shore of Long Island, CSHL is renowned for its contributions to quantitative biology, genomics, neuroscience, plant biology, and cancer…
Development staff often work behind the scenes, stewarding relationships, steering organizational strategies, and securing resources that fuel nonprofit missions. At Summit Speech School, a New Providence-based nonprofit organization that provides specialized education and therapy services to empower children with hearing loss, Senior Development Officer Ellen Tepper brings a unique blend of passion, candor, and personal experience to the role. Through…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 45 years of partnership with Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown. The museum invites visitors to step back in time and explore New Jersey’s rich cultural and political heritage. Located in an early 19th-century Federal-style mansion, complete with a walkable flower garden, the museum offers a unique window into history, art,…
As Chief Development Officer at Homeless Solutions, Stephanie Cicale has spent over 13 years leading the organization’s development efforts with strategic vision and a deep commitment to its mission. Since Day 1, her work has been instrumental in building a sustainable fundraising model, allowing the organization to better address the growing needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Morris…
On Thursday, January 9, the Morris Museum hosted an event celebrating Morristown’s rich Revolutionary War history with the premiere of NJ PBS’s latest documentary, Treasures of New Jersey: Jockey Hollow. Historians, community leaders, and supporters of both cultural and environmental preservation came together to honor the vital role Jockey Hollow played in shaping our nation’s story. The F. M. Kirby…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate more than 20 years of partnership with Caring House, Inc., a Durham, N.C.-based nonprofit that provides affordable, comfortable housing to more than 700 adult cancer patients receiving treatment and their caregivers at the Duke Cancer Institute. Since its founding in 1992, Caring House has offered more than just a place to…
Nonprofit organizations are guided by the enthusiasm and expertise of the many selfless individuals who power their missions. Though often intentionally avoiding the spotlight, development staff are at the heart of this success, playing a critical role in securing necessary resources that enable organizations to have a lasting impact on their communities. Through this series, we aim to celebrate their…